It is established that:
(A) The waters in the state are of limited supply and are subject to ever increasing demands.
(B) The continuation of California’s economic prosperity is dependent on the availability of adequate supplies of water for future use.
(C) It is a goal, objective and policy of the city to conserve and efficiently use water.
(D) Landscapes are essential to the quality of life in California by providing areas for active and passive recreation and as an enhancement to the environment by cleaning air and water, preventing erosion, offering fire protection, and replacing ecosystems lost to development.
(E) Landscape design, installation, maintenance and management can and should be water efficient.
(Ord. 1005, passed 8-3-2010)