A. For all new construction, Rehabilitated Landscaping, new development, and new landscape improvements in all nonresidential zones, and nonresidential development in any zone, the landscaping shall meet the following requirements:
1. Grass is prohibited outside of an active recreation area. Grass is prohibited in park strips, in all landscape areas that measure less than eight feet in width, and on any slope that exceeds 15%.
2. If secondary irrigation water is available, each project shall connect to the secondary irrigation water system for all outdoor water use. Washington City may make minor case-by-case permitted exceptions by approval of the City Council, allowing use of treated water for outdoor plantings that have secondary irrigation water available, subject to review and approval at the sole discretion of the city. An example of such a permitted exception would be for a small beautification planting of flowers or foliage that may be sensitive to secondary irrigation water quality. (Ord. 2022-22, 5-11-2022; amd. Ord. 2023-29, 10-25-2023)