(A) The property owner shall be responsible for the irrigation of all required landscape areas and plant materials, with exception of natural areas and xeriscape plantings, utilizing one or a combination of the following methods:
(1) An automatic or manual underground irrigation system (conventional spray, bubbler, and the like), equipped with a rain and freeze sensors;
(2) An automatic water-saving irrigation system (drip, porous pipe, leaky pipes, and the like) equipped with a rain and freeze sensors; and
(3) A hose attachment within 100 feet of all required landscape areas and plant materials.
(B) The irrigation method used shall be in place and operational at the time of the landscape inspection for certificate of occupancy; and shall be maintained and kept operational at all times to provide for efficient water distribution.
(C) Landscape areas utilizing xeriscape plants and installation techniques may use a temporary and above-ground system and shall be required to provide irrigation for the first three years only.
(D) Landscape plans shall indicate, by a detail, a drawing or, by specification in a note on the site plan, the type and location of irrigation that will be used. Plans should be specific enough to show that adequate irrigation would be provided to all required landscape areas and plant materials.
(E) No irrigation shall be required for undisturbed natural areas or undisturbed existing trees.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2011, § 2.32.080)