Education is a critical component to promote the efficient use of water in landscapes. The use of appropriate principles of design, installation, management and maintenance that save water is encouraged throughout Yolo County.
(a) Literature and resources. The Yolo County Planning, Public Works and Environmental Services Department shall make available information to the general public regarding the design, installation, management, and maintenance of water efficient landscapes on a water budget.
(b) Model homes. Landscaping shall be installed, in compliance with this chapter, for all model homes in subdivisions where a Final Subdivision Map has been approved by the County. The landscaping for model homes shall incorporate the policies of this chapter and the developer shall include the following:
(1) Signs that identify the model home landscaping as an example of a water efficient landscape featuring elements such as hydrozones, irrigation equipment, and others that contribute to the overall water efficient theme. Signage shall include information about the site water use as designed per this chapter; specify who designed and installed the water efficient landscape; and demonstrate low water use approaches to landscaping such as using native plants, graywater systems, and rainwater catchment systems.
(2) Literature shall be provided to anyone touring a model home that describes the design, installation, management, and maintenance of water efficient landscapes.
(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 15, Ord. 1466, eff. March 24, 2016)