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Codes and Standards TopicLong-Range MWELO Options
Demand Management MeasuresIndependent Technical Panel
June 8, 2015
Erin Morris, Senior Planner David Turpel, Quality Control Associate
Deb Lane, Water Resources Analyst City of Santa Rosa
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MWELO ImplementationHow does it work?
Background1991 – State: AB 325 (Landscape Model
Ordinance)1992 – Santa Rosa: Water Efficient
Landscape Policy2006 – State: AB 1881 directed Department of
Water Resources (DWR) to revise State Ordinance
2007 – Santa Rosa: Single Family Landscape Standards
2009 – State: DWR releases new State Ordinance
2010 – Santa Rosa: Led stakeholder process for regional revision/adoption
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MWELO ImplementationHow does it work?
Adopted Regional Ordinance vs. State OrdinanceRegional State
Applies to projects of all sizes
Applies to projects over 2,500 sqft
MAWA = 60% of ETo MAWA = 70% of ETo
Flow sensor required on meters > 1.5”
Recommended
24” setback of overhead irrigation
Proof of no overspray can eliminate setback requirement
Trees require separate irrigation valve
Recommended
Emergency Building Standards = .55% ETo
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MWELO ImplementationHow does it work?
Development Review ProcessDiscretionary
Does it meet policy?Ministerial
Plan check Inspection
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MWELO ImplementationHow does it work?
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Discretionary Review: Sample Project
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MWELO ImplementationHow does it work?
Discretionary ReviewDesign Review Board
Public hearing, focus on design guidelinesCompeting factors impact landscape design
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MWELO ImplementationHow does it work?
Ministerial review: plan checkDetailed project plansReview submittal for compliance
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MWELO ImplementationHow does it work?
Ministerial review: plan check, continuedFollowing plan approval
Approved plans distributedLessons learned
Species verification challenging during plan check Technical expertise helpful
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MWELO ImplementationHow does it work?
Ministerial review: inspectionInspection requestEnsures that the installation is consistent with
the approved planCompletion package submitted to EDSFinal inspection performed by EDS
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MWELO EnforcementTools
• MAWA (Appendix A): Excel form available
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MWELO EnforcementTools
• Submittal checklist
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Certificate of Completion (Appendix C)Irrigation AuditFinal inspection by Agency (Some agencies allow
self-certification)Built per planEnsures compliance
MWELO EnforcementTools
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MWELO ReportingHow does it work?
Building occupancy tied to final inspection
Landscape water budget based billing structureRequires accurate area measurements
After sign-off, no further involvement with siteCustomer relationship with WUE
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MWELO EnforcementLessons Learned
WELO is one of many project components and interrelates with others, i.e. storm water treatmentMultiple departments reviewing plans
Knowledge of plant types criticalIn office, in field
Helpful to consider WELO early in processCoordinate with Green Building/LID
Requirements
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MWELO OptionsRecommendations
Well written ordinance Tools to assist with the review process
(Checklists)Training/education for plan check staffSupport from skilled technical staff (WUE)Recognize complexity of development review
process
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Questions?