Single-family and 2-family dwelling homebuilders are required and homeowners are encouraged to observe the following guides when maintaining master planned residential landscaping.
(A) General guidelines. Traditional landscapes with extensive turf areas, trees and shrubs requiring large amounts of water shall be replaced with low water use landscapes (xeriscapes).
(B) Water conservation guidelines. In order to conserve water as required by the Department of Water Resources and the town regulations, the following landscape and irrigation criteria shall be followed:
(1) Grass (turf) use shall be restricted to 30% of the “gross” area of single-family and 2-family lots;
(2) Drip emitters shall be used in watering trees, shrubs, flowers and groundcovers;
(3) Landscape plantings should be grouped according to similar water needs; and
(4) Low water use trees, shrubs, flowers and groundcovers are to be used in conjunction with desired landscape materials.
(Prior Code, Ch. 4, Art. IV, § 4-216) (Ord. 432-06, passed 6-19-2006)