A. Prior to installation, a landscape documentation package shall be submitted to the city for review and approval of all landscape projects subject to the provisions of this water efficient landscape ordinance. Any landscape documentation package submitted to the city shall comply with the provisions of the planning commission guidelines for water efficient landscaping.
B. The landscape documentation package shall include a certification by a landscape architect licensed in the State of California stating that the landscape design and water use calculations have been prepared by or under the supervision of the licensed professional and are certified to be in compliance with the provisions of this water efficient landscape ordinance and the planning commission guidelines for water efficient landscaping.
1. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the city for review and approval with appropriate water use calculations.
2. Water use calculations shall be consistent with calculations contained in the guidelines and shall be provided to the local water purveyor, as appropriate, under procedures determined by the city.
3. Verification of compliance of the landscape installation with the approved plans shall be obtained through a certification of completion in conjunction with a certificate of occupancy or permit final process, as provided in the planning commission guidelines for water efficient landscaping. (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)