(A) The purpose of this section is to adopt by reference the State Model Efficient Landscape Ordinance as required by state law.
(B) Adoption of State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Except as hereafter provided, the city hereby adopts the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance of the State of California by reference as set forth in Cal. Code of Regulations Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2.7 §§ 49 through 495, as amended. A copy of the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance of the State of California shall be maintained in the Building Department and City Clerk's office and shall be made available for public inspection while this chapter is in force.
(C) Local agency defined. The term “local agency" in the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance shall mean the city of San Joaquin.
(D) The term "local water purveyor" in the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance shall mean the City of San Joaquin.
(Ord. 2021-03, passed 12-7-2021)