Lemoore City Council
October 6, 2026

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on water management strategies and supply reliability.
(b) This part is intended to provide assistance to water agencies in carrying out their long-term resource planning responsibilities to ensure adequate water supplies to meet existing and future demands for water.
10610.4. The Legislature finds and declares that it is the policy of the state as follows:
(a) The management of urban water demands and efficient use of water shall be actively pursued to protect both the people of the state and their water resources.
(b) The management of urban water demands and efficient use of urban water supplies shall be a guiding criterion in public decisions.
(c) Urban water suppliers shall be required to develop water management plans to actively pursue the efficient use of available supplies.

WATER CODE
SECTION 10611-10617
10611. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions of this chapter govern the construction of this part.
10611.5. "Demand management" means those water conservation measures, programs, and incentives that prevent the waste of water and promote the reasonable and efficient use and reuse of available supplies.
10612. "Customer" means a purchaser of water from a water supplier who uses the water for municipal purposes, including residential, commercial, governmental, and industrial uses.
10613. "Efficient use" means those management measures that result in the most effective use of water so as to prevent its waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use.
10614. "Person" means any individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, business, trust, corporation, company, public agency, or any agency of such an entity.
10615. "Plan" means an urban water management plan prepared pursuant to this part. A plan shall describe and evaluate sources of supply, reasonable and practical efficient uses, reclamation and demand management activities. The components of the plan may vary according to an individual community or area's characteristics and its capabilities to efficiently use and conserve water. The plan shall address measures for residential, commercial, governmental, and industrial water demand management as set forth in Article 2 (commencing with Section 10630) of Chapter 3. In addition, a strategy and time schedule for implementation shall be included in the plan. 10616. "Public agency" means any board, commission, county, city

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and county, city, regional agency, district, or other public entity. 10616.5. "Recycled water" means the reclamation and reuse of wastewater for beneficial use.
10617. "Urban water supplier" means a supplier, either publicly or privately owned, providing water for municipal purposes either directly or indirectly to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually. An urban water supplier includes a supplier or contractor for water, regardless of the basis of right, which distributes or sells for ultimate resale to customers. This part applies only to water supplied from public water systems subject to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 116275) of Part 12 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code.

WATER CODE
SECTION 10620-10621
10620. (a) Every urban water supplier shall prepare and adopt an urban water management plan in the manner set forth in Article 3 (commencing with Section 10640).
(b) Every person that becomes an urban water supplier shall adopt an urban water management plan within one year after it has become an urban water supplier.
(c) An urban water supplier indirectly providing water shall not include planning elements in its water management plan as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 10630) that would be applicable to urban water suppliers or public agencies directly providing water, or to their customers, without the consent of those suppliers or public agencies.
(d) (1) An urban water supplier may satisfy the requirements of this part by participation in areawide, regional, watershed, or basinwide urban water management planning where those plans will reduce preparation costs and contribute to the achievement of conservation and efficient water use.
(2) Each urban water supplier shall coordinate the preparation of its plan with other appropriate agencies in the area, including other water suppliers that share a common source, water management agencies, and relevant public agencies, to the extent practicable. (e) The urban water supplier may prepare the plan with its own staff, by contract, or in cooperation with other governmental agencies.
(f) An urban water supplier shall describe in the plan water management tools and options used by that entity that will maximize resources and minimize the need to import water from other regions. 10621. (a) Each urban water supplier shall update its plan at least once every five years on or before December 31, in years ending in five and zero.
(b) Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan pursuant to this part shall, at least 60 days prior to the public hearing on the plan required by Section 10642, notify any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies that the urban water

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supplier will be reviewing the plan and considering amendments or changes to the plan. The urban water supplier may consult with, and obtain comments from, any city or county that receives notice pursuant to this subdivision.
(c) The amendments to, or changes in, the plan shall be adopted and filed in the manner set forth in Article 3 (commencing with Section 10640).

WATER CODE
SECTION 10630-10634
10630. It is the intention of the Legislature, in enacting this part, to permit levels of water management planning commensurate with the numbers of customers served and the volume of water supplied. 10631. A plan shall be adopted in accordance with this chapter that shall do all of the following:
(a) Describe the service area of the supplier, including current and projected population, climate, and other demographic factors affecting the supplier's water management planning. The projected population estimates shall be based upon data from the state, regional, or local service agency population projections within the service area of the urban water supplier and shall be in five-year increments to 20 years or as far as data is available.
(b) Identify and quantify, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water available to the supplier over the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a). If groundwater is identified as an existing or planned source of water available to the supplier, all of the following information shall be included in the plan:
(1) A copy of any groundwater management plan adopted by the urban water supplier, including plans adopted pursuant to Part 2.75 (commencing with Section 10750), or any other specific authorization for groundwater management.
(2) A description of any groundwater basin or basins from which the urban water supplier pumps groundwater. For those basins for which a court or the board has adjudicated the rights to pump groundwater, a copy of the order or decree adopted by the court or the board and a description of the amount of groundwater the urban water supplier has the legal right to pump under the order or decree.

For basins that have not been adjudicated, information as to whether the department has identified the basin or basins as overdrafted or has projected that the basin will become overdrafted if present management conditions continue, in the most current official departmental bulletin that characterizes the condition of the groundwater basin, and a detailed description of the efforts being undertaken by the urban water supplier to eliminate the long-term overdraft condition.
(3) A detailed description and analysis of the location, amount, and sufficiency of groundwater pumped by the urban water supplier for the past five years. The description and analysis shall be based on information that is reasonably available, including, but not limited to, historic use records.

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(4) A detailed description and analysis of the amount and location of groundwater that is projected to be pumped by the urban water supplier. The description and analysis shall be based on information that is reasonably available, including, but not limited to, historic use records.
(c) (1) Describe the reliability of the water supply and vulnerability to seasonal or climatic shortage, to the extent practicable, and provide data for each of the following:
(A) An average water year.
(B) A single dry water year.
(C) Multiple dry water years.
(2) For any water source that may not be available at a consistent level of use, given specific legal, environmental, water quality, or climatic factors, describe plans to supplement or replace that source with alternative sources or water demand management measures, to the extent practicable.
(d) Describe the opportunities for exchanges or transfers of water on a short-term or long-term basis.
(e) (1) Quantify, to the extent records are available, past and current water use, over the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a), and projected water use, identifying the uses among water use sectors, including, but not necessarily limited to, all of the following uses:
(A) Single-family residential.
(B) Multifamily.
(C) Commercial.
(D) Industrial.
(E) Institutional and governmental.
(F) Landscape.
(G) Sales to other agencies.
(H) Saline water intrusion barriers, groundwater recharge, or conjunctive use, or any combination thereof.
(I) Agricultural.
(2) The water use projections shall be in the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a).
(f) Provide a description of the supplier's water demand management measures. This description shall include all of the following:
(1) A description of each water demand management measure that is currently being implemented, or scheduled for implementation, including the steps necessary to implement any proposed measures, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(A) Water survey programs for single-family residential and multifamily residential customers.
(B) Residential plumbing retrofit.
(C) System water audits, leak detection, and repair.
(D) Metering with commodity rates for all new connections and retrofit of existing connections.
(E) Large landscape conservation programs and incentives. (F) High-efficiency washing machine rebate programs.
(G) Public information programs.
(H) School education programs.
(I) Conservation programs for commercial, industrial, and institutional accounts.

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(J) Wholesale agency programs.
(K) Conservation pricing.
(L) Water conservation coordinator.
(M) Water waste prohibition.
(N) Residential ultra-low-flush toilet replacement programs. (2) A schedule of implementation for all water demand management measures proposed or described in the plan.
(3) A description of the methods, if any, that the supplier will use to evaluate the effectiveness of water demand management measures implemented or described under the plan.
(4) An estimate, if available, of existing conservation savings on water use within the supplier's service area, and the effect of the savings on the supplier's ability to further reduce demand. (g) An evaluation of each water demand management measure listed in paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) that is not currently being implemented or scheduled for implementation. In the course of the evaluation, first consideration shall be given to water demand management measures, or combination of measures, that offer lower incremental costs than expanded or additional water supplies. This evaluation shall do all of the following:
(1) Take into account economic and noneconomic factors, including environmental, social, health, customer impact, and technological factors.
(2) Include a cost-benefit analysis, identifying total benefits and total costs.
(3) Include a description of funding available to implement any planned water supply project that would provide water at a higher unit cost.
(4) Include a description of the water supplier's legal authority to implement the measure and efforts to work with other relevant agencies to ensure the implementation of the measure and to share the cost of implementation.
(h) Include a description of all water supply projects and water supply programs that may be undertaken by the urban water supplier to meet the total projected water use as established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 10635. The urban water supplier shall include a detailed description of expected future projects and programs, other than the demand management programs identified pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (f), that the urban water supplier may implement to increase the amount of the water supply available to the urban water supplier in average, single-dry, and multiple-dry water years. The description shall identify specific projects and include a description of the increase in water supply that is expected to be available from each project. The description shall include an estimate with regard to the implementation timeline for each project or program.
(i) Describe the opportunities for development of desalinated water, including, but not limited to, ocean water, brackish water, and groundwater, as a long-term supply.
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dated December 10, 2008, as it may be amended, and by submitting the annual reports required by Section 6.2 of that memorandum. (k) Urban water suppliers that rely upon a wholesale agency for a source of water shall provide the wholesale agency with water use projections from that agency for that source of water in five-year increments to 20 years or as far as data is available. The wholesale agency shall provide information to the urban water supplier for inclusion in the urban water supplier's plan that identifies and quantifies, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water as required by subdivision (b), available from the wholesale agency to the urban water supplier over the same five-year increments, and during various water-year types in accordance with subdivision (c). An urban water supplier may rely upon water supply information provided by the wholesale agency in fulfilling the plan informational requirements of subdivisions (b) and (c). 10631.1. (a) The water use projections required by Section 10631 shall include projected water use for single-family and multifamily residential housing needed for lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, as identified in the housing element of any city, county, or city and county in the service area of the supplier.
(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that the identification of projected water use for single-family and multifamily residential housing for lower income households will assist a supplier in complying with the requirement under Section 65589.7 of the Government Code to grant a priority for the provision of service to housing units affordable to lower income households.
10631.5. (a) (1) Beginning January 1, 2009, the terms of, and eligibility for, a water management grant or loan made to an urban water supplier and awarded or administered by the department, state board, or California Bay-Delta Authority or its successor agency shall be conditioned on the implementation of the water demand management measures described in Section 10631, as determined by the department pursuant to subdivision (b).
(2) For the purposes of this section, water management grants and loans include funding for programs and projects for surface water or groundwater storage, recycling, desalination, water conservation, water supply reliability, and water supply augmentation. This section does not apply to water management projects funded by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the department shall determine that an urban water supplier is eligible for a water management grant or loan even though the supplier is not implementing all of the water demand management measures described in Section 10631, if the urban water supplier has submitted to the department for approval a schedule, financing plan, and budget, to be included in the grant or loan agreement, for implementation of the water demand management measures. The supplier may request grant or loan funds to implement the water demand management measures to the extent the request is consistent with the eligibility requirements applicable to the water management funds.
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determine that an urban water supplier is eligible for a water management grant or loan even though the supplier is not implementing all of the water demand management measures described in Section 10631, if an urban water supplier submits to the department for approval documentation demonstrating that a water demand management measure is not locally cost effective. If the department determines that the documentation submitted by the urban water supplier fails to demonstrate that a water demand management measure is not locally cost effective, the department shall notify the urban water supplier and the agency administering the grant or loan program within 120 days that the documentation does not satisfy the requirements for an exemption, and include in that notification a detailed statement to support the determination.
(B) For purposes of this paragraph, "not locally cost effective" means that the present value of the local benefits of implementing a water demand management measure is less than the present value of the local costs of implementing that measure.
(b) (1) The department, in consultation with the state board and the California Bay-Delta Authority or its successor agency, and after soliciting public comment regarding eligibility requirements, shall develop eligibility requirements to implement the requirement of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a). In establishing these eligibility requirements, the department shall do both of the following:
(A) Consider the conservation measures described in the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Urban Water Conservation in California, and alternative conservation approaches that provide equal or greater water savings.
(B) Recognize the different legal, technical, fiscal, and practical roles and responsibilities of wholesale water suppliers and retail water suppliers.
(2) (A) For the purposes of this section, the department shall determine whether an urban water supplier is implementing all of the water demand management measures described in Section 10631 based on either, or a combination, of the following:
(i) Compliance on an individual basis.
(ii) Compliance on a regional basis. Regional compliance shall require participation in a regional conservation program consisting of two or more urban water suppliers that achieves the level of conservation or water efficiency savings equivalent to the amount of conservation or savings achieved if each of the participating urban water suppliers implemented the water demand management measures. The urban water supplier administering the regional program shall provide participating urban water suppliers and the department with data to demonstrate that the regional program is consistent with this clause. The department shall review the data to determine whether the urban water suppliers in the regional program are meeting the eligibility requirements.
(B) The department may require additional information for any determination pursuant to this section.
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the agencies participating in the project or plan is not implementing all of the water demand management measures described in Section 10631.
(c) In establishing guidelines pursuant to the specific funding authorization for any water management grant or loan program subject to this section, the agency administering the grant or loan program shall include in the guidelines the eligibility requirements developed by the department pursuant to subdivision (b). (d) Upon receipt of a water management grant or loan application by an agency administering a grant and loan program subject to this section, the agency shall request an eligibility determination from the department with respect to the requirements of this section. The department shall respond to the request within 60 days of the request.
(e) The urban water supplier may submit to the department copies of its annual reports and other relevant documents to assist the department in determining whether the urban water supplier is implementing or scheduling the implementation of water demand management activities. In addition, for urban water suppliers that are signatories to the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Urban Water Conservation in California and submit biennial reports to the California Urban Water Conservation Council in accordance with the memorandum, the department may use these reports to assist in tracking the implementation of water demand management measures. (f) This section shall remain in effect only until July 1, 2016, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before July 1, 2016, deletes or extends that date. 10631.7. The department, in consultation with the California Urban Water Conservation Council, shall convene an independent technical panel to provide information and recommendations to the department and the Legislature on new demand management measures, technologies, and approaches. The panel shall consist of no more than seven members, who shall be selected by the department to reflect a balanced representation of experts. The panel shall have at least one, but no more than two, representatives from each of the following: retail water suppliers, environmental organizations, the business community, wholesale water suppliers, and academia. The panel shall be convened by January 1, 2009, and shall report to the Legislature no later than January 1, 2010, and every five years thereafter. The department shall review the panel report and include in the final report to the Legislature the department's recommendations and comments regarding the panel process and the panel's recommendations.
10632. (a) The plan shall provide an urban water shortage contingency analysis that includes each of the following elements that are within the authority of the urban water supplier:
(1) Stages of action to be undertaken by the urban water supplier in response to water supply shortages, including up to a 50 percent reduction in water supply, and an outline of specific water supply conditions that are applicable to each stage.
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sequence for the agency's water supply.
(3) Actions to be undertaken by the urban water supplier to prepare for, and implement during, a catastrophic interruption of water supplies including, but not limited to, a regional power outage, an earthquake, or other disaster.
(4) Additional, mandatory prohibitions against specific water use practices during water shortages, including, but not limited to, prohibiting the use of potable water for street cleaning. (5) Consumption reduction methods in the most restrictive stages.

Each urban water supplier may use any type of consumption reduction methods in its water shortage contingency analysis that would reduce water use, are appropriate for its area, and have the ability to achieve a water use reduction consistent with up to a 50 percent reduction in water supply.
(6) Penalties or charges for excessive use, where applicable. (7) An analysis of the impacts of each of the actions and conditions described in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, on the revenues and expenditures of the urban water supplier, and proposed measures to overcome those impacts, such as the development of reserves and rate adjustments.
(8) A draft water shortage contingency resolution or ordinance. (9) A mechanism for determining actual reductions in water use pursuant to the urban water shortage contingency analysis. (b) Commencing with the urban water management plan update due December 31, 2015, for purposes of developing the water shortage contingency analysis pursuant to subdivision (a), the urban water supplier shall analyze and define water features that are artificially supplied with water, including ponds, lakes, waterfalls, and fountains, separately from swimming pools and spas, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 115921 of the Health and Safety Code. 10633. The plan shall provide, to the extent available, information on recycled water and its potential for use as a water source in the service area of the urban water supplier. The preparation of the plan shall be coordinated with local water, wastewater, groundwater, and planning agencies that operate within the supplier's service area, and shall include all of the following:
(a) A description of the wastewater collection and treatment systems in the supplier's service area, including a quantification of the amount of wastewater collected and treated and the methods of wastewater disposal.
(b) A description of the quantity of treated wastewater that meets recycled water standards, is being discharged, and is otherwise available for use in a recycled water project.
(c) A description of the recycled water currently being used in the supplier's service area, including, but not limited to, the type, place, and quantity of use.
(d) A description and quantification of the potential uses of recycled water, including, but not limited to, agricultural irrigation, landscape irrigation, wildlife habitat enhancement, wetlands, industrial reuse, groundwater recharge, indirect potable reuse, and other appropriate uses, and a determination with regard to the technical and economic feasibility of serving those uses. (e) The projected use of recycled water within the supplier's

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service area at the end of 5, 10, 15, and 20 years, and a description of the actual use of recycled water in comparison to uses previously projected pursuant to this subdivision.
(f) A description of actions, including financial incentives, which may be taken to encourage the use of recycled water, and the projected results of these actions in terms of acre-feet of recycled water used per year.
(g) A plan for optimizing the use of recycled water in the supplier's service area, including actions to facilitate the installation of dual distribution systems, to promote recirculating uses, to facilitate the increased use of treated wastewater that meets recycled water standards, and to overcome any obstacles to achieving that increased use.
10634. The plan shall include information, to the extent practicable, relating to the quality of existing sources of water available to the supplier over the same five-year increments as described in subdivision (a) of Section 10631, and the manner in which water quality affects water management strategies and supply reliability.

WATER CODE
SECTION 10635
10635. (a) Every urban water supplier shall include, as part of its urban water management plan, an assessment of the reliability of its water service to its customers during normal, dry, and multiple dry water years. This water supply and demand assessment shall compare the total water supply sources available to the water supplier with the total projected water use over the next 20 years, in five-year increments, for a normal water year, a single dry water year, and multiple dry water years. The water service reliability assessment shall be based upon the information compiled pursuant to Section 10631, including available data from state, regional, or local agency population projections within the service area of the urban water supplier.
(b) The urban water supplier shall provide that portion of its urban water management plan prepared pursuant to this article to any city or county within which it provides water supplies no later than 60 days after the submission of its urban water management plan. (c) Nothing in this article is intended to create a right or entitlement to water service or any specific level of water service. (d) Nothing in this article is intended to change existing law concerning an urban water supplier's obligation to provide water service to its existing customers or to any potential future customers.

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WATER CODE
SECTION 10640-10645
10640. Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan pursuant to this part shall prepare its plan pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 10630).

The supplier shall likewise periodically review the plan as required by Section 10621, and any amendments or changes required as a result of that review shall be adopted pursuant to this article. 10641. An urban water supplier required to prepare a plan may consult with, and obtain comments from, any public agency or state agency or any person who has special expertise with respect to water demand management methods and techniques.
10642. Each urban water supplier shall encourage the active involvement of diverse social, cultural, and economic elements of the population within the service area prior to and during the preparation of the plan. Prior to adopting a plan, the urban water supplier shall make the plan available for public inspection and shall hold a public hearing thereon. Prior to the hearing, notice of the time and place of hearing shall be published within the jurisdiction of the publicly owned water supplier pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code. The urban water supplier shall provide notice of the time and place of hearing to any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies. A privately owned water supplier shall provide an equivalent notice within its service area.

After the hearing, the plan shall be adopted as prepared or as modified after the hearing.
10643. An urban water supplier shall implement its plan adopted pursuant to this chapter in accordance with the schedule set forth in its plan.
10644. (a) An urban water supplier shall submit to the department, the California State Library, and any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies a copy of its plan no later than 30 days after adoption. Copies of amendments or changes to the plans shall be submitted to the department, the California State Library, and any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies within 30 days after adoption.
(b) The department shall prepare and submit to the Legislature, on or before December 31, in the years ending in six and one, a report summarizing the status of the plans adopted pursuant to this part.

The report prepared by the department shall identify the exemplary elements of the individual plans. The department shall provide a copy of the report to each urban water supplier that has submitted its plan to the department. The department shall also prepare reports and provide data for any legislative hearings designed to consider the effectiveness of plans submitted pursuant to this part. (c) (1) For the purpose of identifying the exemplary elements of the individual plans, the department shall identify in the report those water demand management measures adopted and implemented by specific urban water suppliers, and identified pursuant to Section

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10631, that achieve water savings significantly above the levels established by the department to meet the requirements of Section 10631.5.
(2) The department shall distribute to the panel convened pursuant to Section 10631.7 the results achieved by the implementation of those water demand management measures described in paragraph (1). (3) The department shall make available to the public the standard the department will use to identify exemplary water demand management measures.
10645. Not later than 30 days after filing a copy of its plan with the department, the urban water supplier and the department shall make the plan available for public review during normal business hours.

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WATER CODE
SECTION 10650-10656
10650. Any actions or proceedings to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the acts or decisions of an urban water supplier on the grounds of noncompliance with this part shall be commenced as follows:
(a) An action or proceeding alleging failure to adopt a plan shall be commenced within 18 months after that adoption is required by this part.
(b) Any action or proceeding alleging that a plan, or action taken pursuant to the plan, does not comply with this part shall be commenced within 90 days after filing of the plan or amendment thereto pursuant to Section 10644 or the taking of that action. 10651. In any action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul a plan, or an action taken pursuant to the plan by an urban water supplier on the grounds of noncompliance with this part, the inquiry shall extend only to whether there was a prejudicial abuse of discretion. Abuse of discretion is established if the supplier has not proceeded in a manner required by law or if the action by the water supplier is not supported by substantial evidence.
10652. The California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code) does not apply to the preparation and adoption of plans pursuant to this part or to the implementation of actions taken pursuant to Section 10632. Nothing in this part shall be interpreted as exempting from the California Environmental Quality Act any project that would significantly affect water supplies for fish and wildlife, or any project for implementation of the plan, other than projects implementing Section 10632, or any project for expanded or additional water supplies.
10653. The adoption of a plan shall satisfy any requirements of state law, regulation, or order, including those of the State Water Resources Control Board and the Public Utilities Commission, for the preparation of water management plans or conservation plans; provided, that if the State Water Resources Control Board or the Public Utilities Commission requires additional information concerning water conservation to implement its existing authority, nothing in this part shall be deemed to limit the board or the commission in obtaining that information. The requirements of this part shall be satisfied by any urban water demand management plan prepared to meet federal laws or regulations after the effective date of this part, and which substantially meets the requirements of this part, or by any existing urban water management plan which includes the contents of a plan required under this part.
10654. An urban water supplier may recover in its rates the costs incurred in preparing its plan and implementing the reasonable water conservation measures included in the plan. Any best water management practice that is included in the plan that is identified in the

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"Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Urban Water Conservation in California" is deemed to be reasonable for the purposes of this section.
10655. If any provision of this part or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this part which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application thereof, and to this end the provisions of this part are severable. 10656. An urban water supplier that does not prepare, adopt, and submit its urban water management plan to the department in accordance with this part, is ineligible to receive funding pursuant to Division 24 (commencing with Section 78500) or Division 26 (commencing with Section 79000), or receive drought assistance from the state until the urban water management plan is submitted pursuant to this article.

APPENDIX B

CALIFORNIA MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE

Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance

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California Code of Regulations
Title 23. Waters
Division 2. Department of Water Resources
Chapter 2.7. Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
§ 490.  Purpose.
(a) The State Legislature has found:
(1) that the waters of the state are of limited supply and are subject to ever increasing demands; (2) that the continuation of California’s economic prosperity is dependent on the availability of adequate supplies of water for future uses;
(3) that it is the policy of the State to promote the conservation and efficient use of water and to prevent the waste of this valuable resource;
(4) that 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; and (5) that landscape design, installation, maintenance and management can and should be water efficient; and
(6) that Section 2 of Article X of the California Constitution specifies that the right to use water is limited to the amount reasonably required for the beneficial use to be served and the right does not and shall not extend to waste or unreasonable method of use. (b) Consistent with these legislative findings, the purpose of this model ordinance is to:
(1) promote the values and benefits of landscapes while recognizing the need to invest water and other resources as efficiently as possible;
(2) establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining and managing water efficient landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated projects; (3) establish provisions for water management practices and water waste prevention for existing landscapes;
(4) use water efficiently without waste by setting a Maximum Applied Water Allowance as an upper limit for water use and reduce water use to the lowest practical amount; (5) promote the benefits of consistent landscape ordinances with neighboring local and regional agencies;
(6) encourage local agencies and water purveyors to use economic incentives that promote the efficient use of water, such as implementing a tiered-rate structure; and (7) encourage local agencies to designate the necessary authority that implements and enforces the provisions of the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance or its local landscape ordinance.

Note: Authority cited: Section 65593, Government Code. Reference: Sections 65591, 65593, 65596, Government Code.
§ 490.1 Applicability
(a) After January 1, 2010, this ordinance shall apply to all of the following landscape projects:
(1) new construction and rehabilitated landscapes for public agency projects and private development projects with a landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check or design review;
(2) new construction and rehabilitated landscapes which are developer-installed in single-family and multi-family projects with a landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check, or design review; (3) new construction landscapes which are homeowner-provided and/or homeowner-hired in singlefamily and multi-family residential projects with a total project landscape area equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check or design review; 2

(4) existing landscapes limited to Sections 493, 493.1 and 493.2; and (5) cemeteries. Recognizing the special landscape management needs of cemeteries, new and rehabilitated cemeteries are limited to Sections 492.4, 492.11 and 492.12; and existing cemeteries are limited to Sections 493, 493.1 and 493.2.
(b) This ordinance does not apply to:
(1) registered local, state or federal historical sites; (2) ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system; (3) mined-land reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system; or (4) plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 491.  Definitions.

The terms used in this ordinance have the meaning set forth below:
(a) “applied water” means the portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the landscape. (b) “automatic irrigation controller” means an automatic timing device used to remotely control valves that operate an irrigation system. Automatic irrigation controllers schedule irrigation events using either evapotranspiration (weather-based) or soil moisture data. (c) “backflow prevention device” means a safety device used to prevent pollution or contamination of the water supply due to the reverse flow of water from the irrigation system. (d) “Certificate of Completion” means the document required under Section 492.9. (e) “certified irrigation designer” means a person certified to design irrigation systems by an accredited academic institution a professional trade organization or other program such as the US Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense irrigation designer certification program and Irrigation Association’s Certified Irrigation Designer program.
(f) “certified landscape irrigation auditor” means a person certified to perform landscape irrigation audits by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade organization or other program such as the US Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense irrigation auditor certification program and Irrigation Association’s Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor program. (g) “check valve” or “anti-drain valve” means a valve located under a sprinkler head, or other location in the irrigation system, to hold water in the system to prevent drainage from sprinkler heads when the sprinkler is off.
(h) “common interest developments” means community apartment projects, condominium projects, planned developments, and stock cooperatives per Civil Code Section 1351. (i) “conversion factor (0.62)” means the number that converts acre-inches per acre per year to gallons per square foot per year
(j) “drip irrigation” means any non-spray low volume irrigation system utilizing emission devices with a flow rate measured in gallons per hour. Low volume irrigation systems are specifically designed to apply small volumes of water slowly at or near the root zone of plants. (k) “ecological restoration project” means a project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.
(l)“effective precipitation” or “usable rainfall” (Eppt) means the portion of total precipitation which becomes available for plant growth.
(m) “emitter” means a drip irrigation emission device that delivers water slowly from the system to the soil.
(n) “established landscape” means the point at which plants in the landscape have developed significant root growth into the soil. Typically, most plants are established after one or two years of growth. (o) “establishment period of the plants” means the first year after installing the plant in the landscape or the first two years if irrigation will be terminated after establishment. Typically, most plants are established after one or two years of growth.
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(p) “Estimated Total Water Use” (ETWU) means the total water used for the landscape as described in Section 492.4.
(q) “ET adjustment factor” (ETAF) means a factor of 0.7, that, when applied to reference evapotranspiration, adjusts for plant factors and irrigation efficiency, two major influences upon the amount of water that needs to be applied to the landscape.

A combined plant mix with a site-wide average of 0.5 is the basis of the plant factor portion of this calculation. For purposes of the ETAF, the average irrigation efficiency is 0.71. Therefore, the ET Adjustment Factor is (0.7)=(0.5/0.71). ETAF for a Special Landscape Area shall not exceed 1.0. ETAF for existing non-rehabilitated landscapes is 0.8.
(r) “evapotranspiration rate” means the quantity of water evaporated from adjacent soil and other surfaces and transpired by plants during a specified time. (s) “flow rate” means the rate at which water flows through pipes, valves and emission devices, measured in gallons per minute, gallons per hour, or cubic feet per second. (t) “hardscapes” means any durable material (pervious and non-pervious). (u) “homeowner-provided landscaping” means any landscaping either installed by a private individual for a single family residence or installed by a licensed contractor hired by a homeowner. A homeowner, for purposes of this ordinance, is a person who occupies the dwelling he or she owns. This excludes speculative homes, which are not owner-occupied dwellings. (v) “hydrozone” means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs. A hydrozone may be irrigated or non-irrigated.
(w) “infiltration rate” means the rate of water entry into the soil expressed as a depth of water per unit of time (e.g., inches per hour).
(x)“invasive plant species” means species of plants not historically found in California that spread outside cultivated areas and can damage environmental or economic resources. Invasive species may be regulated by county agricultural agencies as noxious species. “Noxious weeds” means any weed designated by the Weed Control Regulations in the Weed Control Act and identified on a Regional District noxious weed control list. Lists of invasive plants are maintained at the California Invasive Plant Inventory and USDA invasive and noxious weeds database. (y) “irrigation audit” means an in-depth evaluation of the performance of an irrigation system conducted by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. An irrigation audit includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity or emission uniformity, reporting overspray or runoff that causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule. (z) “irrigation efficiency” (IE) means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management practices. The minimum average irrigation efficiency for purposes of this ordinance is 0.71. Greater irrigation efficiency can be expected from well designed and maintained systems.
(aa) “irrigation survey” means an evaluation of an irrigation system that is less detailed than an irrigation audit. An irrigation survey includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system test, and written recommendations to improve performance of the irrigation system. (bb) “irrigation water use analysis” means an analysis of water use data based on meter readings and billing data.
(cc) “landscape architect” means a person who holds a license to practice landscape architecture in the state of California Business and Professions Code, Section 5615. (dd) “landscape area” means all the planting areas, turf areas, and water features in a landscape design plan subject to the Maximum Applied Water Allowance calculation. The landscape area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, other pervious or non-pervious hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation). 4

(ee) “landscape contractor” means a person licensed by the state of California to construct, maintain, repair, install, or subcontract the development of landscape systems. (ff) “Landscape Documentation Package” means the documents required under Section 492.3. (gg) “landscape project” means total area of landscape in a project as defined in “landscape area” for the purposes of this ordinance, meeting requirements under Section 490.1. (hh) “lateral line” means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or sprinklers from the valve.
(ii) “local agency” means a city or county, including a charter city or charter county, that is responsible for adopting and implementing the ordinance. The local agency is also responsible for the enforcement of this ordinance, including but not limited to, approval of a permit and plan check or design review of a project.
(jj) “local water purveyor” means any entity, including a public agency, city, county, or private water company that provides retail water service.
(kk) “low volume irrigation” means the application of irrigation water at low pressure through a system of tubing or lateral lines and low-volume emitters such as drip, drip lines, and bubblers. Low volume irrigation systems are specifically designed to apply small volumes of water slowly at or near the root zone of plants.
(ll) “main line” means the pressurized pipeline that delivers water from the water source to the valve or outlet.
(mm) “Maximum Applied Water Allowance” (MAWA) means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area as specified in Section 492.4. It is based upon the area’s reference evapotranspiration, the ET Adjustment Factor, and the size of the landscape area. The Estimated Total Water Use shall not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. Special Landscape Areas, including recreation areas, areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, and areas irrigated with recycled water are subject to the MAWA with an ETAF not to exceed 1.0.
(nn) “microclimate” means the climate of a small, specific area that may contrast with the climate of the overall landscape area due to factors such as wind, sun exposure, plant density, or proximity to reflective surfaces.
(oo) “mined-land reclamation projects” means any surface mining operation with a reclamation plan approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. (pp) “mulch” means any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw, compost, or inorganic mineral materials such as rocks, gravel, and decomposed granite left loose and applied to the soil surface for the beneficial purposes of reducing evaporation, suppressing weeds, moderating soil temperature, and preventing soil erosion.
(qq) “new construction” means, for the purposes of this ordinance, a new building with a landscape or other new landscape, such as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building. (rr) “operating pressure” means the pressure at which the parts of an irrigation system are designed by the manufacturer to operate.
(ss) “overhead sprinkler irrigation systems” means systems that deliver water through the air (e.g., spray heads and rotors).
(tt) “overspray” means the irrigation water which is delivered beyond the target area. (uu) “permit” means an authorizing document issued by local agencies for new construction or rehabilitated landscapes.
(vv) “pervious” means any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil.
(ww) “plant factor” or “plant water use factor” is a factor , when multiplied by ETo, estimates the amount of water needed by plants. For purposes of this ordinance, the plant factor range for low water use plants is 0 to 0.3, the plant factor range for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0.6, and the plant 5

factor range for high water use plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant factors cited in this ordinance are derived from the Department of Water Resources 2000 publication “Water Use Classification of Landscape Species”. (xx) “precipitation rate” means the rate of application of water measured in inches per hour. (yy) “project applicant” means the individual or entity submitting a Landscape Documentation Package required under Section 492.3, to request a permit, plan check, or design review from the local agency. A project applicant may be the property owner or his or her designee. (zz) “rain sensor” or “rain sensing shutoff device” means a component which automatically suspends an irrigation event when it rains.
(aaa) “record drawing” or “as-builts” means a set of reproducible drawings which show significant changes in the work made during construction and which are usually based on drawings marked up in the field and other data furnished by the contractor.
(bbb) “recreational area” means areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields, and golf courses where turf provides a playing surface.
(ccc) “recycled water”, “reclaimed water”, or “treated sewage effluent water” means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation and water features.

This water is not intended for human consumption.
(ddd) “reference evapotranspiration” or “ETo” means a standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants. ETo is expressed in inches per day, month, or year as represented in Section 495.1, and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four- to seven-inch tall, cool-season grass that is well watered. Reference evapotranspiration is used as the basis of determining the Maximum Applied Water Allowance so that regional differences in climate can be accommodated.
(eee) “rehabilitated landscape” means any re-landscaping project that requires a permit , plan check, or design review, meets the requirements of Section 490.1, and the modified landscape area is equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet, is 50% of the total landscape area, and the modifications are completed within one year.
(fff) “runoff” means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied and flows from the landscape area. For example, runoff may result from water that is applied at too great a rate (application rate exceeds infiltration rate) or when there is a slope. (ggg) “soil moisture sensing device” or “soil moisture sensor” means a device that measures the amount of water in the soil. The device may also suspend or initiate an irrigation event. (hhh) “soil texture” means the classification of soil based on its percentage of sand, silt, and clay. (iii)“Special Landscape Area” (SLA) means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants, areas irrigated with recycled water, water features using recycled water and areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields, golf courses, and where turf provides a playing surface. (jjj) “sprinkler head” means a device which delivers water through a nozzle. (kkk) “static water pressure” means the pipeline or municipal water supply pressure when water is not flowing.
(lll) “station” means an area served by one valve or by a set of valves that operate simultaneously. (mmm) “swing joint” means an irrigation component that provides a flexible, leak-free connection between the emission device and lateral pipeline to allow movement in any direction and to prevent equipment damage.
(nnn) “turf” means a ground cover surface of mowed grass. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass, Red fescue, and Tall fescue are cool-season grasses. Bermudagrass, Kikuyugrass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, and Buffalo grass are warm-season grasses. (ooo) “valve” means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system. (ppp) “water conserving plant species” means a plant species identified as having a low plant factor. (qqq) “water feature” means a design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams, spas, and swimming pools (where water is artificially supplied). The surface area of water features is included in 6

the high water use hydrozone of the landscape area. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment or stormwater best management practices that are not irrigated and used solely for water treatment or stormwater retention are not water features and, therefore, are not subject to the water budget calculation.
(rrr) “watering window” means the time of day irrigation is allowed. (sss) “WUCOLS” means the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species published by the University of California Cooperative Extension, the Department of Water Resources and the Bureau of Reclamation, 2000.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Sections 65592, 65596, Government Code.

§ 492.  Provisions for New Construction or Rehabilitated Landscapes. (a) A local agency may designate another agency, such as a water purveyor, to implement some or all of the requirements contained in this ordinance. Local agencies may collaborate with water purveyors to define each entity’s specific responsibilities relating to this ordinance.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.1  Compliance with Landscape Documentation Package. (a) Prior to construction, the local agency shall:
(1) provide the project applicant with the ordinance and procedures for permits, plan checks, or design reviews;
(2) review the Landscape Documentation Package submitted by the project applicant; (3) approve or deny the Landscape Documentation Package; (4) issue a permit or approve the plan check or design review for the project applicant; and (5) upon approval of the Landscape Documentation Package, submit a copy of the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet to the local water purveyor.
(b) Prior to construction, the project applicant shall:
(1) submit a Landscape Documentation Package to the local agency. (c) Upon approval of the Landscape Documentation Package by the local agency, the project applicant shall:
(1) receive a permit or approval of the plan check or design review and record the date of the permit in the Certificate of Completion;
(2) submit a copy of the approved Landscape Documentation Package along with the record drawings, and any other information to the property owner or his/her designee; and (3) submit a copy of the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet to the local water purveyor.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.2  Penalties.
(a) A local agency may establish and administer penalties to the project applicant for non-compliance with the ordinance to the extent permitted by law.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. 7

§ 492.3  Elements of the Landscape Documentation Package. (a) The Landscape Documentation Package shall include the following six (6) elements:
(1) project information;
(A) date
(B) project applicant
(C) project address (if available, parcel and/or lot number(s)) (D) total landscape area (square feet)
(E) project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery, homeowner-installed) (F) water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the local retail water purveyor if the applicant is not served by a private well
(G) checklist of all documents in Landscape Documentation Package (H) project contacts to include contact information for the project applicant and property owner (I) applicant signature and date with statement, “I agree to comply with the requirements of the water efficient landscape ordinance and submit a complete Landscape Documentation Package”. (2) Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet;
(A) hydrozone information table
(B) water budget calculations

1. Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA)

2. Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU)
(3) soil management report;
(4) landscape design plan;
(5) irrigation design plan; and
(6) grading design plan.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.

§ 492.4  Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet.
(a) A project applicant shall complete the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet which contains two sections (see sample worksheet in Appendix B):
(1) a hydrozone information table (see Appendix B, Section A) for the landscape project; and (2) a water budget calculation (see Appendix B, Section B) for the landscape project. For the calculation of the Maximum Applied Water Allowance and Estimated Total Water Use, a project applicant shall use the ETo values from the Reference Evapotranspiration Table in Appendix A. For geographic areas not covered in Appendix A, use data from other cities located nearby in the same reference evapotranspiration zone, as found in the CIMIS Reference Evapotranspiration Zones Map, Department of Water Resources, 1999.
(b) Water budget calculations shall adhere to the following requirements:
(1) The plant factor used shall be from WUCOLS. The plant factor ranges from 0 to 0.3 for low water use plants, from 0.4 to 0.6 for moderate water use plants, and from 0.7 to 1.0 for high water use plants. (2) All water features shall be included in the high water use hydrozone and temporarily irrigated areas shall be included in the low water use hydrozone.
(3) All Special Landscape Areas shall be identified and their water use calculated as described below. (4) ETAF for Special Landscape Areas shall not exceed 1.0. (c) Maximum Applied Water Allowance
The Maximum Applied Water Allowance shall be calculated using the equation:

MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(0.7 x LA) + (0.3 x SLA)]
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The example calculations below are hypothetical to demonstrate proper use of the equations and do not represent an existing and/or planned landscape project. The ETo values used in these calculations are from the Reference Evapotranspiration Table in Appendix A, for planning purposes only. For actual irrigation scheduling, automatic irrigation controllers are required and shall use current reference evapotranspiration data, such as from the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS), other equivalent data, or soil moisture sensor data. (1) Example MAWA calculation: a hypothetical landscape project in Fresno, CA with an irrigated landscape area of 50,000 square feet without any Special Landscape Area (SLA= 0, no edible plants, recreational areas, or use of recycled water). To calculate MAWA, the annual reference evapotranspiration value for Fresno is 51.1 inches as listed in the Reference Evapotranspiration Table in Appendix A.

MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(0.7 x LA) + (0.3 x SLA)]
MAWA = Maximum Applied Water Allowance (gallons per year) ETo = Reference Evapotranspiration (inches per year)

0.62 = Conversion Factor (to gallons)

0.7 = ET Adjustment Factor (ETAF)
LA = Landscape Area including SLA (square feet)

0.3 = Additional Water Allowance for SLA
SLA = Special Landscape Area (square feet)
MAWA = (51.1 inches) (0.62) [(0.7 x 50,000 square feet) + (0.3 x 0)] = 1,108,870 gallons per year
To convert from gallons per year to hundred-cubic-feet per year:
= 1,108,870/748 = 1,482 hundred-cubic-feet per year
(100 cubic feet = 748 gallons)

(2) In this next hypothetical example, the landscape project in Fresno, CA has the same ETo value of

51.1 inches and a total landscape area of 50,000 square feet. Within the 50,000 square foot project, there is now a 2,000 square foot area planted with edible plants. This 2,000 square foot area is considered to be a Special Landscape Area.

MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(0.7 x LA) + (0.3 x SLA)]
MAWA = (51.1 inches) (0.62) [(0.7 x 50,000 square feet) + (0.3 x 2,000 square feet)] = 31.68 x [35,000 + 600] gallons per year
= 31.68 x 35,600 gallons per year
=1,127,808 gallons per year or 1,508 hundred-cubic-feet per year (d) Estimated Total Water Use.

The Estimated Total Water Use shall be calculated using the equation below. The sum of the Estimated Total Water Use calculated for all hydrozones shall not exceed MAWA.

Where:

ETWU = Estimated Total Water Use per year (gallons)
ETo = Reference Evapotranspiration (inches)
PF = Plant Factor from WUCOLS (see Section 491)
HA = Hydrozone Area [high, medium, and low water use areas] (square feet) SLA = Special Landscape Area (square feet)

0.62 = Conversion Factor
IE = Irrigation Efficiency (minimum 0.71)
⎟
⎠
⎞ ⎜
⎝
⎛ = + SLA
IE
HAxPF ETWU ETo )62.0)((
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(1) Example ETWU calculation: landscape area is 50,000 square feet; plant water use type, plant factor, and hydrozone area are shown in the table below. The ETo value is 51.1 inches per year. There are no Special Landscape Areas (recreational area, area permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants, and area irrigated with recycled water) in this example.
*Plant Factor from WUCOLS
⎟
⎠
⎞ ⎜
⎝
⎛ = +0

71.0 700,24 )62.0)(1.51(ETWU
= 1,102,116 gallons per year
Compare ETWU with MAWA: For this example MAWA = (51.1) (0.62) [(0.7 x 50,000) + (0.3 x 0)] = 1,108,870 gallons per year. The ETWU (1,102,116 gallons per year) is less than MAWA (1,108,870 gallons per year). In this example, the water budget complies with the MAWA. (2) Example ETWU calculation: total landscape area is 50,000 square feet, 2,000 square feet of which is planted with edible plants. The edible plant area is considered a Special Landscape Area (SLA). The reference evapotranspiration value is 51.1 inches per year. The plant type, plant factor, and hydrozone area are shown in the table below.

*Plant Factor from WUCOLS
⎟
⎠
⎞ ⎜
⎝
⎛ = + 000,2 71.0
500,23 ETWU )62.0)(1.51(
= (31.68) (33,099 + 2,000)
= 1,111,936 gallons per year
Hydrozone
Plant Water
Use Type(s)
Plant
Factor
(PF)*
Hydrozone
Area (HA)
(square feet)
PF x HA
(square feet)
1 High 0.8 7,000 5,600
2 High 0.7 10,000 7,000
3 Medium 0.5 16,000 8,000
4 Low 0.3 7,000 2,100
5 Low 0.2 10,000 2,000
Sum 24,700
Hydrozone
Plant Water
Use Type(s)
Plant
Factor
(PF)*
Hydrozone
Area (HA)
(square feet)
PF x HA
(square feet)
1 High 0.8 7,000 5,600
2 High 0.7 9,000 6,300
3 Medium 0.5 15,000 7,500
4 Low 0.3 7,000 2,100
5 Low 0.2 10,000 2,000
Sum 23,500
6 SLA 1.0 2,000 2,000
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Compare ETWU with MAWA. For this example:

MAWA = (51.1) (0.62) [(0.7 x 50,000) + (0.3 x 2,000)]
= 31.68 x [35,000 + 600]
= 31.68 x 35,600
=1,127,808 gallons per year
The ETWU (1,111,936 gallons per year) is less than MAWA (1,127,808 gallons per year). For this example, the water budget complies with the MAWA.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.5  Soil Management Report.
(a) In order to reduce runoff and encourage healthy plant growth, a soil management report shall be completed by the project applicant, or his/her designee, as follows:
(1) Submit soil samples to a laboratory for analysis and recommendations. (A) Soil sampling shall be conducted in accordance with laboratory protocol, including protocols regarding adequate sampling depth for the intended plants. (B) The soil analysis may include:

1. soil texture;

2. infiltration rate determined by laboratory test or soil texture infiltration rate table;

3. pH;

4. total soluble salts;

5. sodium;

6. percent organic matter; and

7. recommendations.
(2) The project applicant, or his/her designee, shall comply with one of the following:
(A) If significant mass grading is not planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the local agency as part of the Landscape Documentation Package; or (B) If significant mass grading is planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the local agency as part of the Certificate of Completion.
(3) The soil analysis report shall be made available, in a timely manner, to the professionals preparing the landscape design plans and irrigation design plans to make any necessary adjustments to the design plans.
(4) The project applicant, or his/her designee, shall submit documentation verifying implementation of soil analysis report recommendations to the local agency with Certificate of Completion.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.6  Landscape Design Plan.
(a) For the efficient use of water, a landscape shall be carefully designed and planned for the intended function of the project. A landscape design plan meeting the following design criteria shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package.
(1) Plant Material
(A) Any plant may be selected for the landscape, providing the Estimated Total Water Use in the landscape area does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. To encourage the efficient use of water, the following is highly recommended:

1. protection and preservation of native species and natural vegetation;

2. selection of water-conserving plant and turf species; 11

3. selection of plants based on disease and pest resistance;

4. selection of trees based on applicable local tree ordinances or tree shading guidelines; and

5. selection of plants from local and regional landscape program plant lists. (B) Each hydrozone shall have plant materials with similar water use, with the exception of hydrozones with plants of mixed water use, as specified in Section 492.7(a)(2)(D). (C) Plants shall be selected and planted appropriately based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site. To encourage the efficient use of water, the following is highly recommended:

1. use the Sunset Western Climate Zone System which takes into account temperature, humidity, elevation, terrain, latitude, and varying degrees of continental and marine influence on local climate;

2. recognize the horticultural attributes of plants (i.e., mature plant size, invasive surface roots) to minimize damage to property or infrastructure [e.g., buildings, sidewalks, power lines]; and

3. consider the solar orientation for plant placement to maximize summer shade and winter solar gain. (D) Turf is not allowed on slopes greater than 25% where the toe of the slope is adjacent to an impermeable hardscape and where 25% means 1 foot of vertical elevation change for every 4 feet of horizontal length (rise divided by run x 100 = slope percent). (E) A landscape design plan for projects in fire-prone areas shall address fire safety and prevention. A defensible space or zone around a building or structure is required per Public Resources Code Section 4291(a) and (b). Avoid fire-prone plant materials and highly flammable mulches. (F) The use of invasive and/or noxious plant species is strongly discouraged. (G) The architectural guidelines of a common interest development, which include community apartment projects, condominiums, planned developments, and stock cooperatives, shall not prohibit or include conditions that have the effect of prohibiting the use of low-water use plants as a group. (2) Water Features
(A) Recirculating water systems shall be used for water features. (B) Where available, recycled water shall be used as a source for decorative water features. (C) Surface area of a water feature shall be included in the high water use hydrozone area of the water budget calculation.
(D) Pool and spa covers are highly recommended.
(3) Mulch and Amendments
(A) A minimum two inch (2″) layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated.
(B) Stabilizing mulching products shall be used on slopes. (C) The mulching portion of the seed/mulch slurry in hydro-seeded applications shall meet the mulching requirement.
(D) Soil amendments shall be incorporated according to recommendations of the soil report and what is appropriate for the plants selected (see Section 492.5). (b) The landscape design plan, at a minimum, shall:
(1) delineate and label each hydrozone by number, letter, or other method; (2) identify each hydrozone as low, moderate, high water, or mixed water use. Temporarily irrigated areas of the landscape shall be included in the low water use hydrozone for the water budget calculation; (3) identify recreational areas;
(4) identify areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants; (5) identify areas irrigated with recycled water;
(6) identify type of mulch and application depth;
(7) identify soil amendments, type, and quantity;
(8) identify type and surface area of water features;
(9) identify hardscapes (pervious and non-pervious);
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(10) identify location and installation details of any applicable stormwater best management practices that encourage on-site retention and infiltration of stormwater. Stormwater best management practices are encouraged in the landscape design plan and examples include, but are not limited to:
(A) infiltration beds, swales, and basins that allow water to collect and soak into the ground;
(B) constructed wetlands and retention ponds that retain water, handle excess flow, and filter pollutants; and
(C) pervious or porous surfaces (e.g., permeable pavers or blocks, pervious or porous concrete, etc.) that minimize runoff.
(11) identify any applicable rain harvesting or catchment technologies (e.g., rain gardens, cisterns, etc.); (12) contain the following statement: “I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied them for the efficient use of water in the landscape design plan”; and (13) bear the signature of a licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor, or any other person authorized to design a landscape. (See Sections 5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6, 6701, 7027.5 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Title16 of the California Code of Regulations, and Section 6721 of the Food and Agriculture Code.) Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code and Section 1351, Civil Code.
§ 492.7  Irrigation Design Plan.
(a) For the efficient use of water, an irrigation system shall meet all the requirements listed in this section and the manufacturers’ recommendations. The irrigation system and its related components shall be planned and designed to allow for proper installation, management, and maintenance. An irrigation design plan meeting the following design criteria shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package.
(1) System
(A) Dedicated landscape water meters are highly recommended on landscape areas smaller than 5,000 square feet to facilitate water management.
(B) Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing either evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data shall be required for irrigation scheduling in all irrigation systems. (C) The irrigation system shall be designed to ensure that the dynamic pressure at each emission device is within the manufacturer’s recommended pressure range for optimal performance.

1. If the static pressure is above or below the required dynamic pressure of the irrigation system, pressure-regulating devices such as inline pressure regulators, booster pumps, or other devices shall be installed to meet the required dynamic pressure of the irrigation system.

2. Static water pressure, dynamic or operating pressure. and flow reading of the water supply shall be measured at the point of connection. These pressure and flow measurements shall be conducted at the design stage. If the measurements are not available at the design stage, the measurements shall be conducted at installation.
(D) Sensors (rain, freeze, wind, etc.), either integral or auxiliary, that suspend or alter irrigation operation during unfavorable weather conditions shall be required on all irrigation systems, as appropriate for local climatic conditions. Irrigation should be avoided during windy or freezing weather or during rain.
(E) Manual shut-off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) shall be required, as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply, to minimize water loss in case of an emergency (such as a main line break) or routine repair. 13

(F) Backflow prevention devices shall be required to protect the water supply from contamination by the irrigation system. A project applicant shall refer to the applicable local agency code (i.e., public health) for additional backflow prevention requirements.
(G) High flow sensors that detect and report high flow conditions created by system damage or malfunction are recommended.
(H) The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent runoff, low head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where irrigation water flows onto non-targeted areas, such as adjacent property, nonirrigated areas, hardscapes, roadways, or structures. (I) Relevant information from the soil management plan, such as soil type and infiltration rate, shall be utilized when designing irrigation systems.
(J) The design of the irrigation system shall conform to the hydrozones of the landscape design plan. (K) The irrigation system must be designed and installed to meet, at a minimum, the irrigation efficiency criteria as described in Section 492.4 regarding the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. (L) It is highly recommended that the project applicant or local agency inquire with the local water purveyor about peak water operating demands (on the water supply system) or water restrictions that may impact the effectiveness of the irrigation system.
(M) In mulched planting areas, the use of low volume irrigation is required to maximize water infiltration into the root zone.
(N) Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall have matched precipitation rates, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(O) Head to head coverage is recommended. However, sprinkler spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible distribution uniformity using the manufacturer’s recommendations. (P) Swing joints or other riser-protection components are required on all risers subject to damage that are adjacent to high traffic areas.
(Q) Check valves or anti-drain valves are required for all irrigation systems. (R) Narrow or irregularly shaped areas, including turf, less than eight (8) feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or low volume irrigation system. (S) Overhead irrigation shall not be permitted within 24 inches of any non-permeable surface. Allowable irrigation within the setback from non-permeable surfaces may include drip, drip line, or other low flow non-spray technology. The setback area may be planted or unplanted. The surfacing of the setback may be mulch, gravel, or other porous material. These restrictions may be modified if:

1. the landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or

2. the adjacent non-permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain entirely to landscaping; or

3. the irrigation designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the Landscape Documentation Package and clearly demonstrates strict adherence to irrigation system design criteria in Section 492.7 (a)(1)(H). Prevention of overspray and runoff must be confirmed during the irrigation audit.
(T) Slopes greater than 25% shall not be irrigated with an irrigation system with a precipitation rate exceeding 0.75 inches per hour. This restriction may be modified if the landscape designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the Landscape Documentation Package, and clearly demonstrates no runoff or erosion will occur. Prevention of runoff and erosion must be confirmed during the irrigation audit.
(2) Hydrozone
(A) Each valve shall irrigate a hydrozone with similar site, slope, sun exposure, soil conditions, and plant materials with similar water use.
(B) Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall be selected based on what is appropriate for the plant type within that hydrozone.
(C) Where feasible, trees shall be placed on separate valves from shrubs, groundcovers, and turf. (D) Individual hydrozones that mix plants of moderate and low water use, or moderate and high water use, may be allowed if:
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1. plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the respective plant water uses and their plant factor; or

2. the plant factor of the higher water using plant is used for calculations. (E) Individual hydrozones that mix high and low water use plants shall not be permitted. (F) On the landscape design plan and irrigation design plan, hydrozone areas shall be designated by number, letter, or other designation. On the irrigation design plan, designate the areas irrigated by each valve, and assign a number to each valve. Use this valve number in the Hydrozone Information Table (see Appendix B Section A). This table can also assist with the irrigation audit and programming the controller.
(b) The irrigation design plan, at a minimum, shall contain:
(1) location and size of separate water meters for landscape; (2) location, type and size of all components of the irrigation system, including controllers, main and lateral lines, valves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing devices, rain switches, quick couplers, pressure regulators, and backflow prevention devices;
(3) static water pressure at the point of connection to the public water supply; (4) flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches per hour), and design operating pressure (pressure per square inch) for each station;
(5) recycled water irrigation systems as specified in Section 492.14; (6) the following statement: “I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the irrigation design plan”; and (7) the signature of a licensed landscape architect, certified irrigation designer, licensed landscape contractor, or any other person authorized to design an irrigation system. (See Sections 5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6, 6701, 7027.5 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations, and Section 6721 of the Food and Agricultural Code.)
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.8  Grading Design Plan.
(a) For the efficient use of water, grading of a project site shall be designed to minimize soil erosion, runoff, and water waste. A grading plan shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package. A comprehensive grading plan prepared by a civil engineer for other local agency permits satisfies this requirement.
(1) The project applicant shall submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finished configurations and elevations of the landscape area including:
(A) height of graded slopes;
(B) drainage patterns;
(C) pad elevations;
(D) finish grade; and
(E) stormwater retention improvements, if applicable.
(2) To prevent excessive erosion and runoff, it is highly recommended that project applicants:
(A) grade so that all irrigation and normal rainfall remains within property lines and does not drain on to non-permeable hardscapes;
(B) avoid disruption of natural drainage patterns and undisturbed soil; and (C) avoid soil compaction in landscape areas.
(3) The grading design plan shall contain the following statement: “I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the grading design plan” and shall bear the signature of a licensed professional as authorized by law.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. 15

§ 492.9  Certificate of Completion.
(a) The Certificate of Completion (see Appendix C for a sample certificate) shall include the following six (6) elements:
(1) project information sheet that contains:
(A) date;
(B) project name;
(C) project applicant name, telephone, and mailing address; (D) project address and location; and
(E) property owner name, telephone, and mailing address; (2) certification by either the signer of the landscape design plan, the signer of the irrigation design plan, or the licensed landscape contractor that the landscape project has been installed per the approved Landscape Documentation Package;
(A) where there have been significant changes made in the field during construction, these “as-built” or record drawings shall be included with the certification; (3) irrigation scheduling parameters used to set the controller (see Section 492.10); (4) landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule (see Section 492.11); (5) irrigation audit report (see Section 492.12); and
(6) soil analysis report, if not submitted with Landscape Documentation Package, and documentation verifying implementation of soil report recommendations (see Section 492.5). (b) The project applicant shall:
(1) submit the signed Certificate of Completion to the local agency for review; (2) ensure that copies of the approved Certificate of Completion are submitted to the local water purveyor and property owner or his or her designee.
(c) The local agency shall:
(1) receive the signed Certificate of Completion from the project applicant; (2) approve or deny the Certificate of Completion. If the Certificate of Completion is denied, the local agency shall provide information to the project applicant regarding reapplication, appeal, or other assistance.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.10  Irrigation Scheduling.
(a) For the efficient use of water, all irrigation schedules shall be developed, managed, and evaluated to utilize the minimum amount of water required to maintain plant health. Irrigation schedules shall meet the following criteria:
(1) Irrigation scheduling shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers. (2) Overhead irrigation shall be scheduled between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. unless weather conditions prevent it. If allowable hours of irrigation differ from the local water purveyor, the stricter of the two shall apply. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is allowed for auditing and system maintenance.
(3) For implementation of the irrigation schedule, particular attention must be paid to irrigation run times, emission device, flow rate, and current reference evapotranspiration, so that applied water meets the Estimated Total Water Use. Total annual applied water shall be less than or equal to Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA). Actual irrigation schedules shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers using current reference evapotranspiration data (e.g., CIMIS) or soil moisture sensor data.
(4) Parameters used to set the automatic controller shall be developed and submitted for each of the following:
(A) the plant establishment period;
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(B) the established landscape; and
(C) temporarily irrigated areas.
(5) Each irrigation schedule shall consider for each station all of the following that apply:
(A) irrigation interval (days between irrigation);
(B) irrigation run times (hours or minutes per irrigation event to avoid runoff); (C) number of cycle starts required for each irrigation event to avoid runoff; (D) amount of applied water scheduled to be applied on a monthly basis; (E) application rate setting;
(F) root depth setting;
(G) plant type setting;
(H) soil type;
(I) slope factor setting;
(J) shade factor setting; and
(K) irrigation uniformity or efficiency setting.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.11  Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule. (a) Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water use efficiency. A regular maintenance schedule shall be submitted with the Certificate of Completion.
(b) A regular maintenance schedule shall include, but not be limited to, routine inspection; adjustment and repair of the irrigation system and its components; aerating and dethatching turf areas; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; weeding in all landscape areas, and removing and obstruction to emission devices. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is allowed for auditing and system maintenance.
(c) Repair of all irrigation equipment shall be done with the originally installed components or their equivalents.
(d) A project applicant is encouraged to implement sustainable or environmentally-friendly practices for overall landscape maintenance.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.12  Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis. (a) All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor. (b) For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed after January 1, 2010, as described in Section 490.1:
(1) the project applicant shall submit an irrigation audit report with the Certificate of Completion to the local agency that may include, but is not limited to: inspection, system tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity, reporting overspray or run off that causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule;
(2) the local agency shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation water use analysis, irrigation audits, and irrigation surveys for compliance with the Maximum Applied Water Allowance.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. 17

§ 492.13  Irrigation Efficiency.
(a) For the purpose of determining Maximum Applied Water Allowance, average irrigation efficiency is assumed to be 0.71. Irrigation systems shall be designed, maintained, and managed to meet or exceed an average landscape irrigation efficiency of 0.71.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.14  Recycled Water.
(a) The installation of recycled water irrigation systems shall allow for the current and future use of recycled water, unless a written exemption has been granted as described in Section 492.14(b). (b) Irrigation systems and decorative water features shall use recycled water unless a written exemption has been granted by the local water purveyor stating that recycled water meeting all public health codes and standards is not available and will not be available for the foreseeable future. (c) All recycled water irrigation systems shall be designed and operated in accordance with all applicable local and State laws.
(d) Landscapes using recycled water are considered Special Landscape Areas. The ET Adjustment Factor for Special Landscape Areas shall not exceed 1.0.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.15  Stormwater Management.
(a) Stormwater management practices minimize runoff and increase infiltration which recharges groundwater and improves water quality. Implementing stormwater best management practices into the landscape and grading design plans to minimize runoff and to increase on-site retention and infiltration are encouraged.
(b) Project applicants shall refer to the local agency or Regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any applicable stormwater ordinances and stormwater management plans. (c) Rain gardens, cisterns, and other landscapes features and practices that increase rainwater capture and create opportunities for infiltration and/or onsite storage are recommended.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.16  Public Education.
(a) Publications. 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 in the community.
(1) A local agency shall provide information to owners of new, single-family residential homes regarding the design, installation, management, and maintenance of water efficient landscapes. (b) Model Homes. All model homes that are landscaped shall use signs and written information to demonstrate the principles of water efficient landscapes described in this ordinance. (1) Signs shall be used to identify the model 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.
(2) Information shall be provided about designing, installing, managing, and maintaining water efficient landscapes.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. 18

§ 492.17  Environmental Review.
(a) The local agency must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as appropriate.

Note: Authority cited: Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 21080, 21082, Public Resources Code.
§ 493.  Provisions for Existing Landscapes.
(a) A local agency may designate another agency, such as a water purveyor, to implement some or all of the requirements contained in this ordinance. Local agencies may collaborate with water purveyors to define each entity’s specific responsibilities relating to this ordinance.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 493.1  Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis. (a) This section, 493.1, shall apply to all existing landscapes that were installed before January 1, 2010 and are over one acre in size.
(1) For all landscapes in 493.1(a) that have a water meter, the local agency shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation water use analyses, irrigation surveys, and irrigation audits to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as necessary to reduce landscape water use to a level that does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance for existing landscapes. The Maximum Applied Water Allowance for existing landscapes shall be calculated as: MAWA = (0.8) (ETo)(LA)(0.62).
(2) For all landscapes in 493.1(a), that do not have a meter, the local agency shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation surveys and irrigation audits to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as necessary in order to prevent water waste. (b) All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor.

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 493.2 Water Waste Prevention.
(a) Local agencies shall prevent water waste resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation by prohibiting runoff from leaving the target landscape due to low head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, walks, roadways, parking lots, or structures. Penalties for violation of these prohibitions shall be established locally. (b) Restrictions regarding overspray and runoff may be modified if:
(1) the landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or (2) the adjacent non-permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain entirely to landscaping.

Note: Authority cited: Section 65594, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 494.  Effective Precipitation.
(a) A local agency may consider Effective Precipitation (25% of annual precipitation) in tracking water use and may use the following equation to calculate Maximum Applied Water Allowance:

MAWA= (ETo - Eppt) (0.62) [(0.7 x LA) + (0.3 x SLA)].

Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. 19

Appendices.

Appendix A. Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table.
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Appendix A - Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table*
County and City Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual ETo

ALAMEDA
Fremont 1.5 1.9 3.4 4.7 5.4 6.3 6.7 6.0 4.5 3.4 1.8 1.5 47.0 Livermore 1.2 1.5 2.9 4.4 5.9 6.6 7.4 6.4 5.3 3.2 1.5 0.9 47.2 Oakland 1.5 1.5 2.8 3.9 5.1 5.3 6.0 5.5 4.8 3.1 1.4 0.9 41.8 Oakland Foothills 1.1 1.4 2.7 3.7 5.1 6.4 5.8 4.9 3.6 2.6 1.4 1.0 39.6 Pleasanton 0.8 1.5 2.9 4.4 5.6 6.7 7.4 6.4 4.7 3.3 1.5 1.0 46.2 Union City 1.4 1.8 3.1 4.2 5.4 5.9 6.4 5.7 4.4 3.1 1.5 1.2 44.2 ALPINE
Markleeville 0.7 0.9 2.0 3.5 5.0 6.1 7.3 6.4 4.4 2.6 1.2 0.5 40.6 AMADOR
Jackson 1.2 1.5 2.8 4.4 6.0 7.2 7.9 7.2 5.3 3.2 1.4 0.9 48.9 Shanandoah Valley 1.0 1.7 2.9 4.4 5.6 6.8 7.9 7.1 5.2 3.6 1.7 1.0 48.8 BUTTE
Chico 1.2 1.8 2.9 4.7 6.1 7.4 8.5 7.3 5.4 3.7 1.7 1.0 51.7 Durham 1.1 1.8 3.2 5.0 6.5 7.4 7.8 6.9 5.3 3.6 1.7 1.0 51.1 Gridley 1.2 1.8 3.0 4.7 6.1 7.7 8.5 7.1 5.4 3.7 1.7 1.0 51.9 Oroville 1.2 1.7 2.8 4.7 6.1 7.6 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.7 1.7 1.0 51.5

CALAVERAS
San Andreas 1.2 1.5 2.8 4.4 6.0 7.3 7.9 7.0 5.3 3.2 1.4 0.7 48.8 COLUSA
Colusa 1.0 1.7 3.4 5.0 6.4 7.6 8.3 7.2 5.4 3.8 1.8 1.1 52.8 Williams 1.2 1.7 2.9 4.5 6.1 7.2 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.4 1.6 1.0 50.8

CONTRA COSTA
Benicia 1.3 1.4 2.7 3.8 4.9 5.0 6.4 5.5 4.4 2.9 1.2 0.7 40.3 Brentwood 1.0 1.5 2.9 4.5 6.1 7.1 7.9 6.7 5.2 3.2 1.4 0.7 48.3 Concord 1.1 1.4 2.4 4.0 5.5 5.9 7.0 6.0 4.8 3.2 1.3 0.7 43.4 Courtland 0.9 1.5 2.9 4.4 6.1 6.9 7.9 6.7 5.3 3.2 1.4 0.7 48.0 Martinez 1.2 1.4 2.4 3.9 5.3 5.6 6.7 5.6 4.7 3.1 1.2 0.7 41.8 Moraga 1.2 1.5 3.4 4.2 5.5 6.1 6.7 5.9 4.6 3.2 1.6 1.0 44.9 Pittsburg 1.0 1.5 2.8 4.1 5.6 6.4 7.4 6.4 5.0 3.2 1.3 0.7 45.4 Walnut Creek 0.8 1.5 2.9 4.4 5.6 6.7 7.4 6.4 4.7 3.3 1.5 1.0 46.2

DEL NORTE
Crescent City 0.5 0.9 2.0 3.0 3.7 3.5 4.3 3.7 3.0 2.0 0.9 0.5 27.7

EL DORADO
Camino 0.9 1.7 2.5 3.9 5.9 7.2 7.8 6.8 5.1 3.1 1.5 0.9 47.3 FRESNO
Clovis 1.0 1.5 3.2 4.8 6.4 7.7 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.4 Coalinga 1.2 1.7 3.1 4.6 6.2 7.2 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.4 1.6 0.7 50.9 Firebaugh 1.0 1.8 3.7 5.7 7.3 8.1 8.2 7.2 5.5 3.9 2.0 1.1 55.4 FivePoints 1.3 2.0 4.0 6.1 7.7 8.5 8.7 8.0 6.2 4.5 2.4 1.2 60.4 FRESNO
Fresno 0.9 1.7 3.3 4.8 6.7 7.8 8.4 7.1 5.2 3.2 1.4 0.6 51.1 Fresno State 0.9 1.6 3.2 5.2 7.0 8.0 8.7 7.6 5.4 3.6 1.7 0.9 53.7 Friant 1.2 1.5 3.1 4.7 6.4 7.7 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.3 Kerman 0.9 1.5 3.2 4.8 6.6 7.7 8.4 7.2 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.2 Kingsburg 1.0 1.5 3.4 4.8 6.6 7.7 8.4 7.2 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.6 Mendota 1.5 2.5 4.6 6.2 7.9 8.6 8.8 7.5 5.9 4.5 2.4 1.5 61.7 Orange Cove 1.2 1.9 3.5 4.7 7.4 8.5 8.9 7.9 5.9 3.7 1.8 1.2 56.7 Panoche 1.1 2.0 4.0 5.6 7.8 8.5 8.3 7.3 5.6 3.9 1.8 1.2 57.2 Parlier 1.0 1.9 3.6 5.2 6.8 7.6 8.1 7.0 5.1 3.4 1.7 0.9 52.0 Reedley 1.1 1.5 3.2 4.7 6.4 7.7 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.3 Westlands 0.9 1.7 3.8 6.3 8.0 8.6 8.6 7.8 5.9 4.3 2.1 1.1 58.8 21

Appendix A - Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table*
County and City Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual ETo
GLENN
Orland 1.1 1.8 3.4 5.0 6.4 7.5 7.9 6.7 5.3 3.9 1.8 1.4 52.1 Willows 1.2 1.7 2.9 4.7 6.1 7.2 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.6 1.7 1.0 51.3

HUMBOLDT
Eureka 0.5 1.1 2.0 3.0 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.0 2.0 0.9 0.5 27.5 Ferndale 0.5 1.1 2.0 3.0 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.0 2.0 0.9 0.5 27.5 Garberville 0.6 1.2 2.2 3.1 4.5 5.0 5.5 4.9 3.8 2.4 1.0 0.7 34.9 Hoopa 0.5 1.1 2.1 3.0 4.4 5.4 6.1 5.1 3.8 2.4 0.9 0.7 35.6

IMPERIAL
Brawley 2.8 3.8 5.9 8.0 10.4 11.5 11.7 10.0 8.4 6.2 3.5 2.1 84.2 Calipatria/Mulberry 2.4 3.2 5.1 6.8 8.6 9.2 9.2 8.6 7.0 5.2 3.1 2.3 70.7 El Centro 2.7 3.5 5.6 7.9 10.1 11.1 11.6 9.5 8.3 6.1 3.3 2.0 81.7 Holtville 2.8 3.8 5.9 7.9 10.4 11.6 12.0 10.0 8.6 6.2 3.5 2.1 84.7 Meloland 2.5 3.2 5.5 7.5 8.9 9.2 9.0 8.5 6.8 5.3 3.1 2.2 71.6 Palo Verde II 2.5 3.3 5.7 6.9 8.5 8.9 8.6 7.9 6.2 4.5 2.9 2.3 68.2 Seeley 2.7 3.5 5.9 7.7 9.7 10.1 9.3 8.3 6.9 5.5 3.4 2.2 75.4 Westmoreland 2.4 3.3 5.3 6.9 8.7 9.6 9.6 8.7 6.9 5.0 3.0 2.2 71.4 Yuma 2.5 3.4 5.3 6.9 8.7 9.6 9.6 8.7 6.9 5.0 3.0 2.2 71.6 INYO
Bishop 1.7 2.7 4.8 6.7 8.2 10.9 7.4 9.6 7.4 4.8 2.5 1.6 68.3 Death Valley Jct 2.2 3.3 5.4 7.7 9.8 11.1 11.4 10.1 8.3 5.4 2.9 1.7 79.1 Independence 1.7 2.7 3.4 6.6 8.5 9.5 9.8 8.5 7.1 3.9 2.0 1.5 65.2 Lower Haiwee Res. 1.8 2.7 4.4 7.1 8.5 9.5 9.8 8.5 7.1 4.2 2.6 1.5 67.6 Oasis 2.7 2.8 5.9 8.0 10.4 11.7 11.6 10.0 8.4 6.2 3.4 2.1 83.1 KERN
Arvin 1.2 1.8 3.5 4.7 6.6 7.4 8.1 7.3 5.3 3.4 1.7 1.0 51.9 Bakersfield 1.0 1.8 3.5 4.7 6.6 7.7 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.5 1.6 0.9 52.4 Bakersfield/Bonanza 1.2 2.2 3.7 5.7 7.4 8.2 8.7 7.8 5.7 4.0 2.1 1.2 57.9 Bakersfield/Greenlee 1.2 2.2 3.7 5.7 7.4 8.2 8.7 7.8 5.7 4.0 2.1 1.2 57.9 KERN
Belridge 1.4 2.2 4.1 5.5 7.7 8.5 8.6 7.8 6.0 3.8 2.0 1.5 59.2 Blackwells Corner 1.4 2.1 3.8 5.4 7.0 7.8 8.5 7.7 5.8 3.9 1.9 1.2 56.6 Buttonwillow 1.0 1.8 3.2 4.7 6.6 7.7 8.5 7.3 5.4 3.4 1.5 0.9 52.0 China Lake 2.1 3.2 5.3 7.7 9.2 10.0 11.0 9.8 7.3 4.9 2.7 1.7 74.8 Delano 0.9 1.8 3.4 4.7 6.6 7.7 8.5 7.3 5.4 3.4 1.4 0.7 52.0 Famoso 1.3 1.9 3.5 4.8 6.7 7.6 8.0 7.3 5.5 3.5 1.7 1.3 53.1 Grapevine 1.3 1.8 3.1 4.4 5.6 6.8 7.6 6.8 5.9 3.4 1.9 1.0 49.5 Inyokern 2.0 3.1 4.9 7.3 8.5 9.7 11.0 9.4 7.1 5.1 2.6 1.7 72.4 Isabella Dam 1.2 1.4 2.8 4.4 5.8 7.3 7.9 7.0 5.0 3.2 1.7 0.9 48.4 Lamont 1.3 2.4 4.4 4.6 6.5 7.0 8.8 7.6 5.7 3.7 1.6 0.8 54.4 Lost Hills 1.6 2.2 3.7 5.1 6.8 7.8 8.7 7.8 5.7 4.0 2.1 1.6 57.1 McFarland/Kern 1.2 2.1 3.7 5.6 7.3 8.0 8.3 7.4 5.6 4.1 2.0 1.2 56.5 Shafter 1.0 1.7 3.4 5.0 6.6 7.7 8.3 7.3 5.4 3.4 1.5 0.9 52.1 Taft 1.3 1.8 3.1 4.3 6.2 7.3 8.5 7.3 5.4 3.4 1.7 1.0 51.2 Tehachapi 1.4 1.8 3.2 5.0 6.1 7.7 7.9 7.3 5.9 3.4 2.1 1.2 52.9 KINGS
Caruthers 1.6 2.5 4.0 5.7 7.8 8.7 9.3 8.4 6.3 4.4 2.4 1.6 62.7 Corcoran 1.6 2.2 3.7 5.1 6.8 7.8 8.7 7.8 5.7 4.0 2.1 1.6 57.1 Hanford 0.9 1.5 3.4 5.0 6.6 7.7 8.3 7.2 5.4 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.5 Kettleman 1.1 2.0 4.0 6.0 7.5 8.5 9.1 8.2 6.1 4.5 2.2 1.1 60.2 Lemoore 0.9 1.5 3.4 5.0 6.6 7.7 8.3 7.3 5.4 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.7 Stratford 0.9 1.9 3.9 6.1 7.8 8.6 8.8 7.7 5.9 4.1 2.1 1.0 58.7 22

Appendix A - Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table*
County and City Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual ETo
LAKE
Lakeport 1.1 1.3 2.6 3.5 5.1 6.0 7.3 6.1 4.7 2.9 1.2 0.9 42.8 Lower Lake 1.2 1.4 2.7 4.5 5.3 6.3 7.4 6.4 5.0 3.1 1.3 0.9 45.4 LASSEN
Buntingville 1.0 1.7 3.5 4.9 6.2 7.3 8.4 7.5 5.4 3.4 1.5 0.9 51.8 Ravendale 0.6 1.1 2.3 4.1 5.6 6.7 7.9 7.3 4.7 2.8 1.2 0.5 44.9 Susanville 0.7 1.0 2.2 4.1 5.6 6.5 7.8 7.0 4.6 2.8 1.2 0.5 44.0

LOS ANGELES
Burbank 2.1 2.8 3.7 4.7 5.1 6.0 6.6 6.7 5.4 4.0 2.6 2.0 51.7 Claremont 2.0 2.3 3.4 4.6 5.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 5.3 4.0 2.7 2.1 51.3 El Dorado 1.7 2.2 3.6 4.8 5.1 5.7 5.9 5.9 4.4 3.2 2.2 1.7 46.3 Glendale 2.0 2.2 3.3 3.8 4.7 4.8 5.7 5.6 4.3 3.3 2.2 1.8 43.7 Glendora 2.0 2.5 3.6 4.9 5.4 6.1 7.3 6.8 5.7 4.2 2.6 2.0 53.1 Gorman 1.6 2.2 3.4 4.6 5.5 7.4 7.7 7.1 5.9 3.6 2.4 1.1 52.4 Hollywood Hills 2.1 2.2 3.8 5.4 6.0 6.5 6.7 6.4 5.2 3.7 2.8 2.1 52.8 Lancaster 2.1 3.0 4.6 5.9 8.5 9.7 11.0 9.8 7.3 4.6 2.8 1.7 71.1 Long Beach 1.8 2.1 3.3 3.9 4.5 4.3 5.3 4.7 3.7 2.8 1.8 1.5 39.7 Los Angeles 2.2 2.7 3.7 4.7 5.5 5.8 6.2 5.9 5.0 3.9 2.6 1.9 50.1

LOS ANGELES
Monrovia 2.2 2.3 3.8 4.3 5.5 5.9 6.9 6.4 5.1 3.2 2.5 2.0 50.2 Palmdale 2.0 2.6 4.6 6.2 7.3 8.9 9.8 9.0 6.5 4.7 2.7 2.1 66.2 Pasadena 2.1 2.7 3.7 4.7 5.1 6.0 7.1 6.7 5.6 4.2 2.6 2.0 52.3 Pearblossom 1.7 2.4 3.7 4.7 7.3 7.7 9.9 7.9 6.4 4.0 2.6 1.6 59.9 Pomona 1.7 2.0 3.4 4.5 5.0 5.8 6.5 6.4 4.7 3.5 2.3 1.7 47.5 Redondo Beach 2.2 2.4 3.3 3.8 4.5 4.7 5.4 4.8 4.4 2.8 2.4 2.0 42.6 San Fernando 2.0 2.7 3.5 4.6 5.5 5.9 7.3 6.7 5.3 3.9 2.6 2.0 52.0 Santa Clarita 2.8 2.8 4.1 5.6 6.0 6.8 7.6 7.8 5.8 5.2 3.7 3.2 61.5 Santa Monica 1.8 2.1 3.3 4.5 4.7 5.0 5.4 5.4 3.9 3.4 2.4 2.2 44.2 MADERA
Chowchilla 1.0 1.4 3.2 4.7 6.6 7.8 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.4 Madera 0.9 1.4 3.2 4.8 6.6 7.8 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.5 Raymond 1.2 1.5 3.0 4.6 6.1 7.6 8.4 7.3 5.2 3.4 1.4 0.7 50.5 MARIN
Black Point 1.1 1.7 3.0 4.2 5.2 6.2 6.6 5.8 4.3 2.8 1.3 0.9 43.0 Novato 1.3 1.5 2.4 3.5 4.4 6.0 5.9 5.4 4.4 2.8 1.4 0.7 39.8 Point San Pedro 1.1 1.7 3.0 4.2 5.2 6.2 6.6 5.8 4.3 2.8 1.3 0.9 43.0 San Rafael 1.2 1.3 2.4 3.3 4.0 4.8 4.8 4.9 4.3 2.7 1.3 0.7 35.8

MARIPOSA
Coulterville 1.1 1.5 2.8 4.4 5.9 7.3 8.1 7.0 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 48.8 Mariposa 1.1 1.5 2.8 4.4 5.9 7.4 8.2 7.1 5.0 3.4 1.4 0.7 49.0 Yosemite Village 0.7 1.0 2.3 3.7 5.1 6.5 7.1 6.1 4.4 2.9 1.1 0.6 41.4

MENDOCINO
Fort Bragg 0.9 1.3 2.2 3.0 3.7 3.5 3.7 3.7 3.0 2.3 1.2 0.7 29.0 Hopland 1.1 1.3 2.6 3.4 5.0 5.9 6.5 5.7 4.5 2.8 1.3 0.7 40.9 Point Arena 1.0 1.3 2.3 3.0 3.7 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.0 2.3 1.2 0.7 29.6 Sanel Valley 1.0 1.6 3.0 4.6 6.0 7.0 8.0 7.0 5.2 3.4 1.4 0.9 49.1 Ukiah 1.0 1.3 2.6 3.3 5.0 5.8 6.7 5.9 4.5 2.8 1.3 0.7 40.9 MERCED
Kesterson 0.9 1.7 3.4 5.5 7.3 8.2 8.6 7.4 5.5 3.8 1.8 0.9 55.1 Los Banos 1.0 1.5 3.2 4.7 6.1 7.4 8.2 7.0 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 50.0 Merced 1.0 1.5 3.2 4.7 6.6 7.9 8.5 7.2 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.5 23

Appendix A - Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table*
County and City Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual ETo
MODOC
Modoc/Alturas 0.9 1.4 2.8 3.7 5.1 6.2 7.5 6.6 4.6 2.8 1.2 0.7 43.2 MONO
Bridgeport 0.7 0.9 2.2 3.8 5.5 6.6 7.4 6.7 4.7 2.7 1.2 0.5 43.0

MONTEREY
Arroyo Seco 1.5 2.0 3.7 5.4 6.3 7.3 7.2 6.7 5.0 3.9 2.0 1.6 52.6 Castroville 1.4 1.7 3.0 4.2 4.6 4.8 4.0 3.8 3.0 2.6 1.6 1.4 36.2 Gonzales 1.3 1.7 3.4 4.7 5.4 6.3 6.3 5.9 4.4 3.4 1.9 1.3 45.7

MONTEREY
Greenfield 1.8 2.2 3.4 4.8 5.6 6.3 6.5 6.2 4.8 3.7 2.4 1.8 49.5 King City 1.7 2.0 3.4 4.4 4.4 5.6 6.1 6.7 6.5 5.2 2.2 1.3 49.6 King City-Oasis Rd. 1.4 1.9 3.6 5.3 6.5 7.3 7.4 6.8 5.1 4.0 2.0 1.5 52.7 Long Valley 1.5 1.9 3.2 4.1 5.8 6.5 7.3 6.7 5.3 3.6 2.0 1.2 49.1 Monterey 1.7 1.8 2.7 3.5 4.0 4.1 4.3 4.2 3.5 2.8 1.9 1.5 36.0 Pajaro 1.8 2.2 3.7 4.8 5.3 5.7 5.6 5.3 4.3 3.4 2.4 1.8 46.1 Salinas 1.6 1.9 2.7 3.8 4.8 4.7 5.0 4.5 4.0 2.9 1.9 1.3 39.1 Salinas North 1.2 1.5 2.9 4.1 4.6 5.2 4.5 4.3 3.2 2.8 1.5 1.2 36.9 San Ardo 1.0 1.7 3.1 4.5 5.9 7.2 8.1 7.1 5.1 3.1 1.5 1.0 49.0 San Juan 1.8 2.1 3.4 4.6 5.3 5.7 5.5 4.9 3.8 3.2 2.2 1.9 44.2 Soledad 1.7 2.0 3.4 4.4 5.5 5.4 6.5 6.2 5.2 3.7 2.2 1.5 47.7 NAPA
Angwin 1.8 1.9 3.2 4.7 5.8 7.3 8.1 7.1 5.5 4.5 2.9 2.1 54.9 Carneros 0.8 1.5 3.1 4.6 5.5 6.6 6.9 6.2 4.7 3.5 1.4 1.0 45.8 Oakville 1.0 1.5 2.9 4.7 5.8 6.9 7.2 6.4 4.9 3.5 1.6 1.2 47.7 St Helena 1.2 1.5 2.8 3.9 5.1 6.1 7.0 6.2 4.8 3.1 1.4 0.9 44.1 Yountville 1.3 1.7 2.8 3.9 5.1 6.0 7.1 6.1 4.8 3.1 1.5 0.9 44.3 NEVADA
Grass Valley 1.1 1.5 2.6 4.0 5.7 7.1 7.9 7.1 5.3 3.2 1.5 0.9 48.0 Nevada City 1.1 1.5 2.6 3.9 5.8 6.9 7.9 7.0 5.3 3.2 1.4 0.9 47.4 ORANGE
Irvine 2.2 2.5 3.7 4.7 5.2 5.9 6.3 6.2 4.6 3.7 2.6 2.3 49.6 Laguna Beach 2.2 2.7 3.4 3.8 4.6 4.6 4.9 4.9 4.4 3.4 2.4 2.0 43.2 Santa Ana 2.2 2.7 3.7 4.5 4.6 5.4 6.2 6.1 4.7 3.7 2.5 2.0 48.2 PLACER
Auburn 1.2 1.7 2.8 4.4 6.1 7.4 8.3 7.3 5.4 3.4 1.6 1.0 50.6 Blue Canyon 0.7 1.1 2.1 3.4 4.8 6.0 7.2 6.1 4.6 2.9 0.9 0.6 40.5 Colfax 1.1 1.5 2.6 4.0 5.8 7.1 7.9 7.0 5.3 3.2 1.4 0.9 47.9 Roseville 1.1 1.7 3.1 4.7 6.2 7.7 8.5 7.3 5.6 3.7 1.7 1.0 52.2 Soda Springs 0.7 0.7 1.8 3.0 4.3 5.3 6.2 5.5 4.1 2.5 0.7 0.7 35.4 Tahoe City 0.7 0.7 1.7 3.0 4.3 5.4 6.1 5.6 4.1 2.4 0.8 0.6 35.5 Truckee 0.7 0.7 1.7 3.2 4.4 5.4 6.4 5.7 4.1 2.4 0.8 0.6 36.2 PLUMAS
Portola 0.7 0.9 1.9 3.5 4.9 5.9 7.3 5.9 4.3 2.7 0.9 0.5 39.4 Quincy 0.7 0.9 2.2 3.5 4.9 5.9 7.3 5.9 4.4 2.8 1.2 0.5 40.2

RIVERSIDE
Beaumont 2.0 2.3 3.4 4.4 6.1 7.1 7.6 7.9 6.0 3.9 2.6 1.7 55.0 Blythe 2.4 3.3 5.3 6.9 8.7 9.6 9.6 8.7 6.9 5.0 3.0 2.2 71.4 Cathedral City 1.6 2.2 3.7 5.1 6.8 7.8 8.7 7.8 5.7 4.0 2.1 1.6 57.1 Coachella 2.9 4.4 6.2 8.4 10.5 11.9 12.3 10.1 8.9 6.2 3.8 2.4 88.1 24

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County and City Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual ETo

RIVERSIDE
Desert Center 2.9 4.1 6.4 8.5 11.0 12.1 12.2 11.1 9.0 6.4 3.9 2.6 90.0 Elsinore 2.1 2.8 3.9 4.4 5.9 7.1 7.6 7.0 5.8 3.9 2.6 1.9 55.0 Indio 3.1 3.6 6.5 8.3 10.5 11.0 10.8 9.7 8.3 5.9 3.7 2.7 83.9 La Quinta 2.4 2.8 5.2 6.5 8.3 8.7 8.5 7.9 6.5 4.5 2.7 2.2 66.2 Mecca 2.6 3.3 5.7 7.2 8.6 9.0 8.8 8.2 6.8 5.0 3.2 2.4 70.8 Oasis 2.9 3.3 5.3 6.1 8.5 8.9 8.7 7.9 6.9 4.8 2.9 2.3 68.4 Palm Deser 2.5 3.4 5.3 6.9 8.7 9.6 9.6 8.7 6.9 5.0 3.0 2.2 71.6 Palm Springs 2.0 2.9 4.9 7.2 8.3 8.5 11.6 8.3 7.2 5.9 2.7 1.7 71.1 Rancho California 1.8 2.2 3.4 4.8 5.6 6.3 6.5 6.2 4.8 3.7 2.4 1.8 49.5 Rancho Mirage 2.4 3.3 5.3 6.9 8.7 9.6 9.6 8.7 6.9 5.0 3.0 2.2 71.4 Ripley 2.7 3.3 5.6 7.2 8.7 8.7 8.4 7.6 6.2 4.6 2.8 2.2 67.8 Salton Sea North 2.5 3.3 5.5 7.2 8.8 9.3 9.2 8.5 6.8 5.2 3.1 2.3 71.7 Temecula East II 2.3 2.4 4.1 4.9 6.4 7.0 7.8 7.4 5.7 4.1 2.6 2.2 56.7 Thermal 2.4 3.3 5.5 7.6 9.1 9.6 9.3 8.6 7.1 5.2 3.1 2.1 72.8 Riverside UC 2.5 2.9 4.2 5.3 5.9 6.6 7.2 6.9 5.4 4.1 2.9 2.6 56.4 Winchester 2.3 2.4 4.1 4.9 6.4 6.9 7.7 7.5 6.0 3.9 2.6 2.1 56.8

SACRAMENTO
Fair Oaks 1.0 1.6 3.4 4.1 6.5 7.5 8.1 7.1 5.2 3.4 1.5 1.0 50.5 Sacramento 1.0 1.8 3.2 4.7 6.4 7.7 8.4 7.2 5.4 3.7 1.7 0.9 51.9 Twitchell Island 1.2 1.8 3.9 5.3 7.4 8.8 9.1 7.8 5.9 3.8 1.7 1.2 57.9

SAN BENITO
Hollister 1.5 1.8 3.1 4.3 5.5 5.7 6.4 5.9 5.0 3.5 1.7 1.1 45.1 San Benito 1.2 1.6 3.1 4.6 5.6 6.4 6.9 6.5 4.8 3.7 1.7 1.2 47.2 San Juan Valley 1.4 1.8 3.4 4.5 6.0 6.7 7.1 6.4 5.0 3.5 1.8 1.4 49.1

SAN BERNARDINO
Baker 2.7 3.9 6.1 8.3 10.4 11.8 12.2 11.0 8.9 6.1 3.3 2.1 86.6 Barstow NE 2.2 2.9 5.3 6.9 9.0 10.1 9.9 8.9 6.8 4.8 2.7 2.1 71.7 Big Bear Lake 1.8 2.6 4.6 6.0 7.0 7.6 8.1 7.4 5.4 4.1 2.4 1.8 58.6 Chino 2.1 2.9 3.9 4.5 5.7 6.5 7.3 7.1 5.9 4.2 2.6 2.0 54.6 Crestline 1.5 1.9 3.3 4.4 5.5 6.6 7.8 7.1 5.4 3.5 2.2 1.6 50.8 Lake Arrowhead 1.8 2.6 4.6 6.0 7.0 7.6 8.1 7.4 5.4 4.1 2.4 1.8 58.6 Lucerne Valley 2.2 2.9 5.1 6.5 9.1 11.0 11.4 9.9 7.4 5.0 3.0 1.8 75.3 Needles 3.2 4.2 6.6 8.9 11.0 12.4 12.8 11.0 8.9 6.6 4.0 2.7 92.1 Newberry Springs 2.1 2.9 5.3 8.4 9.8 10.9 11.1 9.9 7.6 5.2 3.1 2.0 78.2 San Bernardino 2.0 2.7 3.8 4.6 5.7 6.9 7.9 7.4 5.9 4.2 2.6 2.0 55.6 Twentynine Palms 2.6 3.6 5.9 7.9 10.1 11.2 11.2 10.3 8.6 5.9 3.4 2.2 82.9 Victorville 2.0 2.6 4.6 6.2 7.3 8.9 9.8 9.0 6.5 4.7 2.7 2.1 66.2

SAN DIEGO
Chula Vista 2.2 2.7 3.4 3.8 4.9 4.7 5.5 4.9 4.5 3.4 2.4 2.0 44.2 Escondido SPV 2.4 2.6 3.9 4.7 5.9 6.5 7.1 6.7 5.3 3.9 2.8 2.3 54.2

SAN DIEGO
Miramar 2.3 2.5 3.7 4.1 5.1 5.4 6.1 5.8 4.5 3.3 2.4 2.1 47.1 Oceanside 2.2 2.7 3.4 3.7 4.9 4.6 4.6 5.1 4.1 3.3 2.4 2.0 42.9 Otay Lake 2.3 2.7 3.9 4.6 5.6 5.9 6.2 6.1 4.8 3.7 2.6 2.2 50.4 Pine Valley 1.5 2.4 3.8 5.1 6.0 7.0 7.8 7.3 6.0 4.0 2.2 1.7 54.8 Ramona 2.1 2.1 3.4 4.6 5.2 6.3 6.7 6.8 5.3 4.1 2.8 2.1 51.6 San Diego 2.1 2.4 3.4 4.6 5.1 5.3 5.7 5.6 4.3 3.6 2.4 2.0 46.5 Santee 2.1 2.7 3.7 4.5 5.5 6.1 6.6 6.2 5.4 3.8 2.6 2.0 51.1 Torrey Pines 2.2 2.3 3.4 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.6 4.7 3.8 2.8 2.0 2.0 39.8 Warner Springs 1.6 2.7 3.7 4.7 5.7 7.6 8.3 7.7 6.3 4.0 2.5 1.3 56.0 25

Appendix A - Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table*
County and City Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual ETo

SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco 1.5 1.3 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.6 4.9 4.8 4.1 2.8 1.3 0.7 35.1

SAN JOAQUIN
Farmington 1.5 1.5 2.9 4.7 6.2 7.6 8.1 6.8 5.3 3.3 1.4 0.7 50.0 Lodi West 1.0 1.6 3.3 4.3 6.3 6.9 7.3 6.4 4.5 3.0 1.4 0.8 46.7 Manteca 0.9 1.7 3.4 5.0 6.5 7.5 8.0 7.1 5.2 3.3 1.6 0.9 51.2 Stockton 0.8 1.5 2.9 4.7 6.2 7.4 8.1 6.8 5.3 3.2 1.4 0.6 49.1 Tracy 1.0 1.5 2.9 4.5 6.1 7.3 7.9 6.7 5.3 3.2 1.3 0.7 48.5

SAN LUIS OBISPO
Arroyo Grande 2.0 2.2 3.2 3.8 4.3 4.7 4.3 4.6 3.8 3.2 2.4 1.7 40.0 Atascadero 1.2 1.5 2.8 3.9 4.5 6.0 6.7 6.2 5.0 3.2 1.7 1.0 43.7 Morro Bay 2.0 2.2 3.1 3.5 4.3 4.5 4.6 4.6 3.8 3.5 2.1 1.7 39.9 Nipomo 2.2 2.5 3.8 5.1 5.7 6.2 6.4 6.1 4.9 4.1 2.9 2.3 52.1 Paso Robles 1.6 2.0 3.2 4.3 5.5 6.3 7.3 6.7 5.1 3.7 2.1 1.4 49.0 San Luis Obispo 2.0 2.2 3.2 4.1 4.9 5.3 4.6 5.5 4.4 3.5 2.4 1.7 43.8 San Miguel 1.6 2.0 3.2 4.3 5.0 6.4 7.4 6.8 5.1 3.7 2.1 1.4 49.0 San Simeon 2.0 2.0 2.9 3.5 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.3 3.5 3.1 2.0 1.7 38.1

SAN MATEO
Hal Moon Bay 1.5 1.7 2.4 3.0 3.9 4.3 4.3 4.2 3.5 2.8 1.3 1.0 33.7 Redwood City 1.5 1.8 2.9 3.8 5.2 5.3 6.2 5.6 4.8 3.1 1.7 1.0 42.8 Woodside 1.8 2.2 3.4 4.8 5.6 6.3 6.5 6.2 4.8 3.7 2.4 1.8 49.5

SANTA BARBARA
Betteravia 2.1 2.6 4.0 5.2 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.4 4.1 3.3 2.7 2.1 49.1 Carpenteria 2.0 2.4 3.2 3.9 4.8 5.2 5.5 5.7 4.5 3.4 2.4 2.0 44.9 Cuyama 2.1 2.4 3.8 5.4 6.9 7.9 8.5 7.7 5.9 4.5 2.6 2.0 59.7 Goleta 2.1 2.5 3.9 5.1 5.7 5.7 5.4 5.4 4.2 3.2 2.8 2.2 48.1 Goleta Foothills 2.3 2.6 3.7 5.4 5.3 5.6 5.5 5.7 4.5 3.9 2.8 2.3 49.6 Guadalupe 2.0 2.2 3.2 3.7 4.9 4.6 4.5 4.6 4.1 3.3 2.4 1.7 41.1 Lompoc 2.0 2.2 3.2 3.7 4.8 4.6 4.9 4.8 3.9 3.2 2.4 1.7 41.1 Los Alamos 1.8 2.0 3.2 4.1 4.9 5.3 5.7 5.5 4.4 3.7 2.4 1.6 44.6 Santa Barbara 2.0 2.5 3.2 3.8 4.6 5.1 5.5 4.5 3.4 2.4 1.8 1.8 40.6

SANTA BARBARA
Santa Maria 1.8 2.3 3.7 5.1 5.7 5.8 5.6 5.3 4.2 3.5 2.4 1.9 47.4 Santa Ynez 1.7 2.2 3.5 5.0 5.8 6.2 6.4 6.0 4.5 3.6 2.2 1.7 48.7 Sisquoc 2.1 2.5 3.8 4.1 6.1 6.3 6.4 5.8 4.7 3.4 2.3 1.8 49.2 Solvang 2.0 2.0 3.3 4.3 5.0 5.6 6.1 5.6 4.4 3.7 2.2 1.6 45.6

SANTA CLARA
Gilroy 1.3 1.8 3.1 4.1 5.3 5.6 6.1 5.5 4.7 3.4 1.7 1.1 43.6 Los Gatos 1.5 1.8 2.8 3.9 5.0 5.6 6.2 5.5 4.7 3.2 1.7 1.1 42.9 Morgan Hill 1.5 1.8 3.4 4.2 6.3 7.0 7.1 6.0 5.1 3.7 1.9 1.4 49.5 Palo Alto 1.5 1.8 2.8 3.8 5.2 5.3 6.2 5.6 5.0 3.2 1.7 1.0 43.0 San Jose 1.5 1.8 3.1 4.1 5.5 5.8 6.5 5.9 5.2 3.3 1.8 1.0 45.3

SANTA CRUZ
De Laveaga 1.4 1.9 3.3 4.7 4.9 5.3 5.0 4.8 3.6 3.0 1.6 1.3 40.8 Green Valley Rd 1.2 1.8 3.2 4.5 4.6 5.4 5.2 5.0 3.7 3.1 1.6 1.3 40.6 Santa Cruz 1.5 1.8 2.6 3.5 4.3 4.4 4.8 4.4 3.8 2.8 1.7 1.2 36.6 Watsonville 1.5 1.8 2.7 3.7 4.6 4.5 4.9 4.2 4.0 2.9 1.8 1.2 37.7 Webb 1.8 2.2 3.7 4.8 5.3 5.7 5.6 5.3 4.3 3.4 2.4 1.8 46.2 26

Appendix A - Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table*
County and City Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual ETo
SHASTA
Burney 0.7 1.0 2.1 3.5 4.9 5.9 7.4 6.4 4.4 2.9 0.9 0.6 40.9 Fall River Mills 0.6 1.0 2.1 3.7 5.0 6.1 7.8 6.7 4.6 2.8 0.9 0.5 41.8 Glenburn 0.6 1.0 2.1 3.7 5.0 6.3 7.8 6.7 4.7 2.8 0.9 0.6 42.1 McArthur 0.7 1.4 2.9 4.2 5.6 6.9 8.2 7.2 5.0 3.0 1.1 0.6 46.8 Redding 1.2 1.4 2.6 4.1 5.6 7.1 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.2 1.4 0.9 48.8 SIERRA
Downieville 0.7 1.0 2.3 3.5 5.0 6.0 7.4 6.2 4.7 2.8 0.9 0.6 41.3 Sierraville 0.7 1.1 2.2 3.2 4.5 5.9 7.3 6.4 4.3 2.6 0.9 0.5 39.6

SISKIYOU
Happy Camp 0.5 0.9 2.0 3.0 4.3 5.2 6.1 5.3 4.1 2.4 0.9 0.5 35.1 MacDoel 1.0 1.7 3.1 4.5 5.9 7.2 8.1 7.1 5.1 3.1 1.5 1.0 49.0 Mt Shasta 0.5 0.9 2.0 3.0 4.5 5.3 6.7 5.7 4.0 2.2 0.7 0.5 36.0 Tule lake FS 0.7 1.3 2.7 4.0 5.4 6.3 7.1 6.4 4.7 2.8 1.0 0.6 42.9 Weed 0.5 0.9 2.0 2.5 4.5 5.3 6.7 5.5 3.7 2.0 0.9 0.5 34.9 Yreka 0.6 0.9 2.1 3.0 4.9 5.8 7.3 6.5 4.3 2.5 0.9 0.5 39.2 SOLANO
Dixon 0.7 1.4 3.2 5.2 6.3 7.6 8.2 7.2 5.5 4.3 1.6 1.1 52.1 Fairfield 1.1 1.7 2.8 4.0 5.5 6.1 7.8 6.0 4.8 3.1 1.4 0.9 45.2 Hastings Tract 1.6 2.2 3.7 5.1 6.8 7.8 8.7 7.8 5.7 4.0 2.1 1.6 57.1 Putah Creek 1.0 1.6 3.2 4.9 6.1 7.3 7.9 7.0 5.3 3.8 1.8 1.2 51.0 Rio Vista 0.9 1.7 2.8 4.4 5.9 6.7 7.9 6.5 5.1 3.2 1.3 0.7 47.0 Suisun Valley 0.6 1.3 3.0 4.7 5.8 7.0 7.7 6.8 5.3 3.8 1.4 0.9 48.3 Winters 0.9 1.7 3.3 5.0 6.4 7.5 7.9 7.0 5.2 3.5 1.6 1.0 51.0 SONOMA
Bennett Valley 1.1 1.7 3.2 4.1 5.5 6.5 6.6 5.7 4.5 3.1 1.5 0.9 44.4 Cloverdale 1.1 1.4 2.6 3.4 5.0 5.9 6.2 5.6 4.5 2.8 1.4 0.7 40.7 Fort Ross 1.2 1.4 2.2 3.0 3.7 4.5 4.2 4.3 3.4 2.4 1.2 0.5 31.9 Healdsburg 1.2 1.5 2.4 3.5 5.0 5.9 6.1 5.6 4.5 2.8 1.4 0.7 40.8 Lincoln 1.2 1.7 2.8 4.7 6.1 7.4 8.4 7.3 5.4 3.7 1.9 1.2 51.9 Petaluma 1.2 1.5 2.8 3.7 4.6 5.6 4.6 5.7 4.5 2.9 1.4 0.9 39.6 Santa Rosa 1.2 1.7 2.8 3.7 5.0 6.0 6.1 5.9 4.5 2.9 1.5 0.7 42.0 Valley of the Moon 1.0 1.6 3.0 4.5 5.6 6.6 7.1 6.3 4.7 3.3 1.5 1.0 46.1 Windsor 0.9 1.6 3.0 4.5 5.5 6.5 6.5 5.9 4.4 3.2 1.4 1.0 44.2 Denair 1.0 1.9 3.6 4.7 7.0 7.9 8.0 6.1 5.3 3.4 1.5 1.0 51.4 La Grange 1.2 1.5 3.1 4.7 6.2 7.7 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.2 Modesto 0.9 1.4 3.2 4.7 6.4 7.7 8.1 6.8 5.0 3.4 1.4 0.7 49.7 Newman 1.0 1.5 3.2 4.6 6.2 7.4 8.1 6.7 5.0 3.4 1.4 0.7 49.3

STANISLAUS
Oakdale 1.2 1.5 3.2 4.7 6.2 7.7 8.1 7.1 5.1 3.4 1.4 0.7 50.3 Patterson 1.3 2.1 4.2 5.4 7.9 8.6 8.2 6.6 5.8 4.0 1.9 1.3 57.3 Turlock 0.9 1.5 3.2 4.7 6.5 7.7 8.2 7.0 5.1 3.4 1.4 0.7 50.2 SUTTER
Nicolaus 0.9 1.6 3.2 4.9 6.3 7.5 8.0 6.9 5.2 3.4 1.5 0.9 50.2 Yuba City 1.3 2.1 2.8 4.4 5.7 7.2 7.1 6.1 4.7 3.2 1.2 0.9 46.7 TEHAMA
Corning 1.2 1.8 2.9 4.5 6.1 7.3 8.1 7.2 5.3 3.7 1.7 1.1 50.7 Gerber 1.0 1.8 3.5 5.0 6.6 7.9 8.7 7.4 5.8 4.1 1.8 1.1 54.7 Gerber Dryland 0.9 1.6 3.2 4.7 6.7 8.4 9.0 7.9 6.0 4.2 2.0 1.0 55.5 Red Bluff 1.2 1.8 2.9 4.4 5.9 7.4 8.5 7.3 5.4 3.5 1.7 1.0 51.1 27

Appendix A - Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table*
County and City Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual ETo

TRINITY
Hay Fork 0.5 1.1 2.3 3.5 4.9 5.9 7.0 6.0 4.5 2.8 0.9 0.7 40.1 Weaverville 0.6 1.1 2.2 3.3 4.9 5.9 7.3 6.0 4.4 2.7 0.9 0.7 40.0 TULARE
Alpaugh 0.9 1.7 3.4 4.8 6.6 7.7 8.2 7.3 5.4 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.6 Badger 1.0 1.3 2.7 4.1 6.0 7.3 7.7 7.0 4.8 3.3 1.4 0.7 47.3 Delano 1.1 1.9 4.0 4.9 7.2 7.9 8.1 7.3 5.4 3.2 1.5 1.2 53.6 Dinuba 1.1 1.5 3.2 4.7 6.2 7.7 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 51.2 Lindcove 0.9 1.6 3.0 4.8 6.5 7.6 8.1 7.2 5.2 3.4 1.6 0.9 50.6 Porterville 1.2 1.8 3.4 4.7 6.6 7.7 8.5 7.3 5.3 3.4 1.4 0.7 52.1 Visalia 0.9 1.7 3.3 5.1 6.8 7.7 7.9 6.9 4.9 3.2 1.5 0.8 50.7

TUOLUMNE
Groveland 1.1 1.5 2.8 4.1 5.7 7.2 7.9 6.6 5.1 3.3 1.4 0.7 47.5 Sonora 1.1 1.5 2.8 4.1 5.8 7.2 7.9 6.7 5.1 3.2 1.4 0.7 47.6

VENTURA
Camarillo 2.2 2.5 3.7 4.3 5.0 5.2 5.9 5.4 4.2 3.0 2.5 2.1 46.1 Oxnard 2.2 2.5 3.2 3.7 4.4 4.6 5.4 4.8 4.0 3.3 2.4 2.0 42.3 Piru 2.8 2.8 4.1 5.6 6.0 6.8 7.6 7.8 5.8 5.2 3.7 3.2 61.5 Port Hueneme 2.0 2.3 3.3 4.6 4.9 4.9 4.9 5.0 3.7 3.2 2.5 2.2 43.5 Thousand Oaks 2.2 2.6 3.4 4.5 5.4 5.9 6.7 6.4 5.4 3.9 2.6 2.0 51.0 Ventura 2.2 2.6 3.2 3.8 4.6 4.7 5.5 4.9 4.1 3.4 2.5 2.0 43.5 YOLO
Bryte 0.9 1.7 3.3 5.0 6.4 7.5 7.9 7.0 5.2 3.5 1.6 1.0 51.0 Davis 1.0 1.9 3.3 5.0 6.4 7.6 8.2 7.1 5.4 4.0 1.8 1.0 52.5 Esparto 1.0 1.7 3.4 5.5 6.9 8.1 8.5 7.5 5.8 4.2 2.0 1.2 55.8 Winters 1.7 1.7 2.9 4.4 5.8 7.1 7.9 6.7 5.3 3.3 1.6 1.0 49.4 Woodland 1.0 1.8 3.2 4.7 6.1 7.7 8.2 7.2 5.4 3.7 1.7 1.0 51.6 Zamora 1.1 1.9 3.5 5.2 6.4 7.4 7.8 7.0 5.5 4.0 1.9 1.2 52.8 YUBA
Browns Valley 1.0 1.7 3.1 4.7 6.1 7.5 8.5 7.6 5.7 4.1 2.0 1.1 52.9 Brownsville 1.1 1.4 2.6 4.0 5.7 6.8 7.9 6.8 5.3 3.4 1.5 0.9 47.4 * The values in this table were derived from:
1) California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS); 2) Reference EvapoTranspiration Zones Map, UC Dept. of Land, Air & Water Resources and California Dept of Water Resources 1999; and
3) Reference Evapotranspiration for California, University of California, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (1987) Bulletin 1922 4) Determining Daily Reference Evapotranspiration, Publication Leaflet 21426
Cooperative Extension UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (1987), 28

Appendix B – Sample Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet.

WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET
This worksheet is filled out by the project applicant and it is a required element of the Landscape Documentation Package.

Please complete all sections (A and B) of the worksheet.

SECTION A. HYDROZONE INFORMATION TABLE
Please complete the hydrozone table(s) for each hydrozone. Use as many tables as necessary to provide the square footage of landscape area per hydrozone.

Hydrozone* Zone or
Valve
Irrigation
Method**
Area
(Sq. Ft.)
% of
Landscape Area

Total 100%
* Hydrozone
HW = High Water Use Plants
MW = Moderate Water Use Plants
LW = Low Water Use Plants
**Irrigation Method
MS = Micro-spray
S = Spray
R = Rotor
B= Bubbler
D= Drip
O = Other
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SECTION B. WATER BUDGET CALCULATIONS
Section B1. Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA)
The project's Maximum Applied Water Allowance shall be calculated using this equation:

MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(0.7 x LA) + (0.3 x SLA)]
where:

MAWA = Maximum Applied Water Allowance (gallons per year) ETo = Reference Evapotranspiration from Appendix A (inches per year)

0.7 = ET Adjustment Factor (ETAF)
LA = Landscaped Area includes Special Landscape Area (square feet)

0.62 = Conversion factor (to gallons per square foot)
SLA = Portion of the landscape area identified as Special Landscape Area (square feet)

0.3 = the additional ET Adjustment Factor for Special Landscape Area (1.0 - 0.7 = 0.3) Maximum Applied Water Allowance = ________________________gallons per year Show calculations.

Effective Precipitation (Eppt)
If considering Effective Precipitation, use 25% of annual precipitation. Use the following equation to calculate Maximum Applied Water Allowance:

MAWA= (ETo – Eppt) (0.62) [(0.7 x LA) + (0.3 x SLA)]
Maximum Applied Water Allowance = ________________________gallons per year Show calculations.
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Section B2. Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU)
The project’s Estimated Total Water Use is calculated using the following formula:
where:

ETWU = Estimated total water use per year (gallons per year) ETo = Reference Evapotranspiration (inches per year)
PF = Plant Factor from WUCOLS (see Definitions)
HA = Hydrozone Area [high, medium, and low water use areas] (square feet) SLA = Special Landscape Area (square feet)

0.62 = Conversion Factor (to gallons per square foot)
IE = Irrigation Efficiency (minimum 0.71)
Hydrozone Table for Calculating ETWU
Please complete the hydrozone table(s). Use as many tables as necessary.

Estimated Total Water Use = _________________________gallons Show calculations.

Hydrozone
Plant Water
Use Type(s)
Plant
Factor (PF)
Area (HA)
(square feet)
PF x HA
(square feet)

Sum
SLA
⎟
⎠
⎞ ⎜
⎝
⎛ = + SLA
IE
HAxPF ETWU ETo )62.0)((
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Appendix C – Sample Certificate of Completion.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
This certificate is filled out by the project applicant upon completion of the landscape project.

PART 1. PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET
Date
Project Name
Name of Project Applicant Telephone No.

Fax No.

Title Email Address
Company Street Address
City State Zip Code
Project Address and Location:

Street Address Parcel, tract or lot number, if available.

City
State Zip Code
Latitude/Longitude (optional)
Property Owner or his/her designee:

Name Telephone No.

Fax No.

Title Email Address
Company Street Address
City State Zip Code
Property Owner
“I/we certify that I/we have received copies of all the documents within the Landscape Documentation Package and the Certificate of Completion and that it is our responsibility to see that the project is maintained in accordance with the Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule.” ______________________________________________________________________________ Property Owner Signature Date
Please answer the questions below:

1. Date the Landscape Documentation Package was submitted to the local agency_____________

2. Date the Landscape Documentation Package was approved by the local agency_____________

3. Date that a copy of the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet (including the Water Budget Calculation) was submitted to the local water purveyor_____________
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PART 2. CERTIFICATION OF INSTALLATION ACCORDING TO THE LANDSCAPE

DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE
“I/we certify that based upon periodic site observations, the work has been substantially completed in accordance with the ordinance and that the landscape planting and irrigation installation conform with the criteria and specifications of the approved Landscape Documentation Package.” Signature* Date
Name (print) Telephone No.

Fax No.

Title Email Address
License No. or Certification No.

Company Street Address
City State Zip Code
*Signer of the landscape design plan, signer of the irrigation plan, or a licensed landscape contractor.

PART 3. IRRIGATION SCHEDULING
Attach parameters for setting the irrigation schedule on controller per ordinance Section 492.10.

PART 4. SCHEDULE OF LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE Attach schedule of Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance per ordinance Section 492.11.

PART 5. LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AUDIT REPORT
Attach Landscape Irrigation Audit Report per ordinance Section 492.12.

PART 6. SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT
Attach soil analysis report, if not previously submitted with the Landscape Documentation Package per ordinance Section 492.5.

Attach documentation verifying implementation of recommendations from soil analysis report per ordinance Section 492.5.
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APPENDIX C
60-DAY NOTICE

APPENDIX D

ADOPTED RESOLUTION
(APPENDIX D TO BE INCLUDED WITH FINAL 2020 UWMP)

APPENDIX E

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
(APPENDIX E TO BE INCLUDED WITH FINAL 2020 UWMP)

APPENDIX F

CHECKLIST ARRANGED BY SUBJECT

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Retail Wholesale
2020
Guidebook
Location
Water Code
Section Summary as Applies to UWMP Subject
2020 UWMP
Location
(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x x Chapter 1 10615
A plan shall describe and
evaluate sources of supply,
reasonable and practical efficient
uses, reclamation and demand
management activities.

Introduction
and Overview
x x Chapter 1 10630.5
Each plan shall include a simple
description of the supplier’s plan
including water availability, future
requirements, a strategy for
meeting needs, and other
pertinent information. Additionally,
a supplier may also choose to
include a simple description at the
beginning of each chapter.

Summary
x x Section 2.2 10620(b)
Every person that becomes an
urban water supplier shall adopt
an urban water management plan
within one year after it has
become an urban water supplier.

Plan
Preparation

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Location
(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x x Section 2.6 10620(d)(2)
Coordinate the preparation of its
plan with other appropriate
agencies in the area, including
other water suppliers that share a
common source, water
management agencies, and
relevant public agencies, to the
extent practicable.

Plan
Preparation
x x Section 2.6.2 10642
Provide supporting documentation
that the water supplier has
encouraged active involvement of
diverse social, cultural, and
economic elements of the
population within the service area
prior to and during the preparation
of the plan and contingency plan.

Plan
Preparation
x Section 2.6,
Section 6.1 10631(h)
Retail suppliers will include
documentation that they have
provided their wholesale
supplier(s) - if any - with water use
projections from that source.

System
Supplies

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Water Code
Section Summary as Applies to UWMP Subject
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Location
(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x Section 2.6 10631(h)
Wholesale suppliers will include
documentation that they have
provided their urban water
suppliers with identification and
quantification of the existing and
planned sources of water
available from the wholesale to
the urban supplier during various
water year types.

System
Supplies
x x Section 3.1 10631(a) Describe the water supplier
service area.

System
Description
x x Section 3.3 10631(a) Describe the climate of the
service area of the supplier.

System
Description
x x Section 3.4 10631(a)
Provide population projections for
2025, 2030, 2035, 2040 and
optionally 2045.

System
Description
x x Section 3.4.2 10631(a)
Describe other social, economic,
and demographic factors affecting
the supplier’s water management
planning.

System
Description
x x
Sections 3.4 and

5.4 10631(a) Indicate the current population of
the service area.

System
Description
and Baselines
and Targets
x x Section 3.5 10631(a) Describe the land uses within the service area.

System
Description

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Section Summary as Applies to UWMP Subject
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Location
(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x x Section 4.2 10631(d)(1)
Quantify past, current, and
projected water use, identifying
the uses among water use
sectors.

System Water
Use
x x Section 4.2.4 10631(d)(3)(C)
Retail suppliers shall provide data
to show the distribution loss
standards were met.

System Water
Use
x x Section 4.2.6 10631(d)(4)(A)
In projected water use, include
estimates of water savings from
adopted codes, plans, and other
policies or laws.

System Water
Use
x x Section 4.2.6 10631(d)(4)(B)
Provide citations of codes,
standards, ordinances, or plans
used to make water use
projections.

System Water
Use
x optional Section 4.3.2.4 10631(d)(3)(A)
Report the distribution system
water loss for each of the 5 years
preceding the plan update.

System Water
Use
x optional Section 4.4 10631.1(a)
Include projected water use
needed for lower income housing
projected in the service area of
the supplier.

System Water
Use
x x Section 4.5 10635(b)
Demands under climate change
considerations must be included
as part of the drought risk
assessment.

System Water
Use

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Water Code
Section Summary as Applies to UWMP Subject
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Location
(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x Chapter 5 10608.20(e)
Retail suppliers shall provide
baseline daily per capita water
use, urban water use target,
interim urban water use target,
and compliance daily per capita
water use, along with the bases
for determining those estimates,
including references to supporting
data.

Baselines and
Targets
x Chapter 5 10608.24(a)
Retail suppliers shall meet their
water use target by December 31,
2020.

Baselines and
Targets
x Section 5.1 10608.36
Wholesale suppliers shall include
an assessment of present and
proposed future measures,
programs, and policies to help
their retail water suppliers achieve
targeted water use reductions.

Baselines and
Targets
x Section 5.2 10608.24(d)(2)
If the retail supplier adjusts its
compliance GPCD using weather
normalization, economic
adjustment, or extraordinary
events, it shall provide the basis
for, and data supporting the
adjustment.

Baselines and
Targets

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Water Code
Section Summary as Applies to UWMP Subject
2020 UWMP
Location
(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x Section 5.5 10608.22
Retail suppliers’ per capita daily
water use reduction shall be no
less than 5 percent of base daily
per capita water use of the 5-year
baseline. This does not apply if
the suppliers base GPCD is at or
below 100.

Baselines and
Targets
x
Section 5.5 and
Appendix E 10608.4
Retail suppliers shall report on
their compliance in meeting their
water use targets. The data shall
be reported using a standardized
form in the SBX7-7 2020
Compliance Form.

Baselines and
Targets
x x
Sections 6.1 and

6.2 10631(b)(1)
Provide a discussion of
anticipated supply availability
under a normal, single dry year,
and a drought lasting five years,
as well as more frequent and
severe periods of drought.

System
Supplies
x x Sections 6.1 10631(b)(1)
Provide a discussion of
anticipated supply availability
under a normal, single dry year,
and a drought lasting five years,
as well as more frequent and
severe periods of drought,
including changes in supply due
to climate change.

System
Supplies

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Water Code
Section Summary as Applies to UWMP Subject
2020 UWMP
Location
(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x x Section 6.1 10631(b)(2)
When multiple sources of water
supply are identified, describe the
management of each supply in
relationship to other identified
supplies.

System
Supplies
x x Section 6.1.1 10631(b)(3)
Describe measures taken to
acquire and develop planned
sources of water.

System
Supplies
x x Section 6.2.8 10631(b)
Identify and quantify the existing
and planned sources of water
available for 2020, 2025, 2030,
2035, 2040 and optionally 2045.

System
Supplies
x x Section 6.2 10631(b)
Indicate whether groundwater is
an existing or planned source of
water available to the supplier.

System
Supplies
x x Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(4)(A)
Indicate whether a groundwater
sustainability plan or groundwater
management plan has been
adopted by the water supplier or if
there is any other specific
authorization for groundwater
management. Include a copy of
the plan or authorization.

System
Supplies
x x Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(4)(B) Describe the groundwater basin. System Supplies

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Water Code
Section Summary as Applies to UWMP Subject
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Location
(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x x Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(4)(B)
Indicate if the basin has been
adjudicated and include a copy of
the court order or decree and a
description of the amount of water
the supplier has the legal right to
pump.

System
Supplies
x x Section 6.2.2.1 10631(b)(4)(B)
For unadjudicated basins, indicate
whether or not the department
has identified the basin as a high
or medium priority. Describe
efforts by the supplier to
coordinate with sustainability or
groundwater agencies to achieve
sustainable groundwater
conditions.

System
Supplies
x x Section 6.2.2.4 10631(b)(4)(C)
Provide a detailed description and
analysis of the location, amount,
and sufficiency of groundwater
pumped by the urban water
supplier for the past five years
System
Supplies
x x Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(4)(D)
Provide a detailed description and
analysis of the amount and
location of groundwater that is
projected to be pumped.

System
Supplies
x x Section 6.2.7 10631(c)
Describe the opportunities for
exchanges or transfers of water
on a short-term or long- term
basis.

System
Supplies

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x x Section 6.2.5 10633(b)
Describe the quantity of treated
wastewater that meets recycled
water standards, is being
discharged, and is otherwise
available for use in a recycled
water project.

System
Supplies
(Recycled
Water)
x x Section 6.2.5 10633(c)
Describe the recycled water
currently being used in the
supplier's service area.

System
Supplies
(Recycled
Water)
x x Section 6.2.5 10633(d)
Describe and quantify the
potential uses of recycled water
and provide a determination of the
technical and economic feasibility
of those uses.

System
Supplies
(Recycled
Water)
x x Section 6.2.5 10633(e)
Describe the projected use of
recycled water within the
supplier's service area at the end
of 5, 10, 15, and 20 years, and a
description of the actual use of
recycled water in comparison to
uses previously projected.

System
Supplies
(Recycled
Water)
x x Section 6.2.5 10633(f)
Describe the actions which may
be taken to encourage the use of
recycled water and the projected
results of these actions in terms of
acre-feet of recycled water used
per year.

System
Supplies
(Recycled
Water)

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x x Section 6.2.5 10633(g)
Provide a plan for optimizing the
use of recycled water in the
supplier's service area.

System
Supplies
(Recycled
Water)
x x Section 6.2.6 10631(g)
Describe desalinated water
project opportunities for long-term
supply.

System
Supplies
x x Section 6.2.5 10633(a)
Describe the wastewater
collection and treatment systems
in the supplier’s service area with
quantified amount of collection
and treatment and the disposal
methods.

System
Supplies
(Recycled
Water)
x x Section 6.2.8,
Section 6.3.7 10631(f)
Describe the expected future
water supply projects and
programs that may be undertaken
by the water supplier to address
water supply reliability in average,
single-dry, and for a period of
drought lasting 5 consecutive
water years.

System
Supplies
x x
Section 6.4 and
Appendix O 10631.2(a)
The UWMP must include energy
information, as stated in the code,
that a supplier can readily obtain.

System
Suppliers,
Energy
Intensity

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Use)
x x Section 7.2 10634
Provide information on the quality
of existing sources of water
available to the supplier and the
manner in which water quality
affects water management
strategies and supply reliability
Water Supply
Reliability
Assessment
x x Section 7.2.4 10620(f)
Describe water management tools
and options to maximize
resources and minimize the need
to import water from other
regions.

Water Supply
Reliability
Assessment
x x Section 7.3 10635(a)
Service Reliability Assessment:

Assess the water supply reliability
during normal, dry, and a drought
lasting five consecutive water
years by comparing the total
water supply sources available to
the water supplier with the total
projected water use over the next
20 years.

Water Supply
Reliability
Assessment
x x Section 7.3 10635(b)
Provide a drought risk
assessment as part of information
considered in developing the
demand management measures
and water supply projects.

Water Supply
Reliability
Assessment

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(Optional
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Use)
x x Section 7.3 10635(b)(1)
Include a description of the data,
methodology, and basis for one or
more supply shortage conditions
that are necessary to conduct a
drought risk assessment for a
drought period that lasts 5
consecutive years.

Water Supply
Reliability
Assessment
x x Section 7.3 10635(b)(2)
Include a determination of the
reliability of each source of supply
under a variety of water shortage
conditions.

Water Supply
Reliability
Assessment
x x Section 7.3 10635(b)(3)
Include a comparison of the total
water supply sources available to
the water supplier with the total
projected water use for the
drought period.

Water Supply
Reliability
Assessment
x x Section 7.3 10635(b)(4)
Include considerations of the
historical drought hydrology,
plausible changes on projected
supplies and demands under
climate change conditions,
anticipated regulatory changes,
and other locally applicable
criteria.

Water Supply
Reliability
Assessment
x x Chapter 8 10632(a)
Provide a water shortage
contingency plan (WSCP) with
specified elements below.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning

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Location
(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x x Chapter 8 10632(a)(1)
Provide the analysis of water
supply reliability (from Chapter 7
of Guidebook) in the WSCP
Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.10 10632(a)(10)
Describe reevaluation and
improvement procedures for
monitoring and evaluation the
water shortage contingency plan
to ensure risk tolerance is
adequate and appropriate water
shortage mitigation strategies are
implemented.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.2 10632(a)(2)(A)
Provide the written decisionmaking process and other
methods that the supplier will use
each year to determine its water
reliability.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.2 10632(a)(2)(B)
Provide data and methodology to
evaluate the supplier’s water
reliability for the current year and
one dry year pursuant to factors in
the code.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning

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Section Summary as Applies to UWMP Subject
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Location
(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x x Section 8.3 10632(a)(3)(A)
Define six standard water
shortage levels of 10, 20, 30, 40,
50 percent shortage and greater
than 50 percent shortage. These
levels shall be based on supply
conditions, including percent
reductions in supply, changes in
groundwater levels, changes in
surface elevation, or other
conditions. The shortage levels
shall also apply to a catastrophic
interruption of supply.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.3 10632(a)(3)(B)
Suppliers with an existing water
shortage contingency plan that
uses different water shortage
levels must cross reference their
categories with the six standard
categories.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.4 10632(a)(4)(A)
Suppliers with water shortage
contingency plans that align with
the defined shortage levels must
specify locally appropriate supply
augmentation actions.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.4 10632(a)(4)(B)
Specify locally appropriate
demand reduction actions to
adequately respond to shortages.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning

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Agency Review
Use)
x x Section 8.4 10632(a)(4)(C) Specify locally appropriate operational changes.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.4 10632(a)(4)(D)
Specify additional mandatory
prohibitions against specific water
use practices that are in addition
to state-mandated prohibitions are
appropriate to local conditions.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.4 10632(a)(4)(E)
Estimate the extent to which the
gap between supplies and
demand will be reduced by
implementation of the action.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.4.6 10632.5
The plan shall include a seismic
risk assessment and mitigation
plan.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Plan
x x Section 8.5 10632(a)(5)(A)
Suppliers must describe that they
will inform customers, the public
and others regarding any current
or predicted water shortages.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x
Section 8.5 and

8.6 10632(a)(5)(B)
10632(a)(5)(C)
Suppliers must describe that they
will inform customers, the public
and others regarding any
shortage response actions
triggered or anticipated to be
triggered and other relevant
communications.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning

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(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x Section 8.6 10632(a)(6)
Retail supplier must describe how
it will ensure compliance with and
enforce provisions of the WSCP.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.7 10632(a)(7)(A)
Describe the legal authority that
empowers the supplier to enforce
shortage response actions.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.7 10632(a)(7)(B)
Provide a statement that the
supplier will declare a water
shortage emergency Water Code
Chapter 3.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.7 10632(a)(7)(C)
Provide a statement that the
supplier will coordinate with any
city or county within which it
provides water for the possible
proclamation of a local
emergency.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.8 10632(a)(8)(A)
Describe the potential revenue
reductions and expense increases
associated with activated
shortage response actions.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x Section 8.8 10632(a)(8)(B)
Provide a description of mitigation
actions needed to address
revenue reductions and expense
increases associated with
activated shortage response
actions.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning

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(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x Section 8.8 10632(a)(8)(C)
Retail suppliers must describe the
cost of compliance with Water
Code Chapter 3.3: Excessive
Residential Water Use During
Drought
Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x Section 8.9 10632(a)(9)
Retail suppliers must describe the
monitoring and reporting
requirements and procedures that
ensure appropriate data is
collected, tracked, and analyzed
for purposes of monitoring
customer compliance.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x Section 8.11 10632(b)
Analyze and define water features
that are artificially supplied with
water, including ponds, lakes,
waterfalls, and fountains,
separately from swimming pools
and spas.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x x
Sections 8.12 and

10.4 10635(c)
Provide supporting documentation
that Water Shortage Contingency
Plan has been, or will be,
provided to any city or county
within which it provides water, no
later than 30 days after the
submission of the plan to DWR.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation

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(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x x Section 8.14 10632(c)
Make available the Water
Shortage Contingency Plan to
customers and any city or county
where it provides water within 30
after adopted the plan.

Water
Shortage
Contingency
Planning
x
Sections 9.1 and

9.3 10631(e)(2)
Wholesale suppliers shall
describe specific demand
management measures listed in
code, their distribution system
asset management program, and
supplier assistance program.

Demand
Management
Measures
x
Sections 9.2 and

9.3 10631(e)(1)
Retail suppliers shall provide a
description of the nature and
extent of each demand
management measure
implemented over the past five
years. The description will
address specific measures listed
in code.

Demand
Management
Measures
x Chapter 10 10608.26(a)
Retail suppliers shall conduct a
public hearing to discuss
adoption, implementation, and
economic impact of water use
targets (recommended to discuss
compliance).

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation

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x x Section 10.2.1 10621(b)
Notify, at least 60 days prior to the
public hearing, any city or county
within which the supplier provides
water that the urban water
supplier will be reviewing the plan
and considering amendments or
changes to the plan. Reported in
Table 10-1.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation
x x Section 10.4 10621(f)
Each urban water supplier shall
update and submit its 2020 plan
to the department by July 1, 2021.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation
x x Sections 10.2.2,

10.3, and 10.5 10642
Provide supporting documentation
that the urban water supplier
made the plan and contingency
plan available for public
inspection, published notice of the
public hearing, and held a public
hearing about the plan and
contingency plan.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation
x x Section 10.2.2 10642
The water supplier is to provide
the time and place of the hearing
to any city or county within which
the supplier provides water.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation
x x Section 10.3.2 10642
Provide supporting documentation
that the plan and contingency
plan has been adopted as
prepared or modified.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation

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x x Section 10.4 10644(a)
Provide supporting documentation
that the urban water supplier has
submitted this UWMP to the
California State Library.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation
x x Section 10.4 10644(a)(1)
Provide supporting documentation
that the urban water supplier has
submitted this UWMP to any city
or county within which the supplier
provides water no later than 30
days after adoption.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation
x x
Sections 10.4.1
and 10.4.2 10644(a)(2)
The plan, or amendments to the
plan, submitted to the department
shall be submitted electronically.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation
x x Section 10.5 10645(a)
Provide supporting documentation
that, not later than 30 days after
filing a copy of its plan with the
department, the supplier has or
will make the plan available for
public review during normal
business hours.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation
x x Section 10.5 10645(b)
Provide supporting documentation
that, not later than 30 days after
filing a copy of its water shortage
contingency plan with the
department, the supplier has or
will make the plan available for
public review during normal
business hours.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation

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Section Summary as Applies to UWMP Subject
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Location
(Optional
Column for
Agency Review
Use)
x x Section 10.6 10621(c)
If supplier is regulated by the
Public Utilities Commission,
include its plan and contingency
plan as part of its general rate
case filings.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation
x x Section 10.7.2 10644(b)
If revised, submit a copy of the
water shortage contingency plan
to DWR within 30 days of
adoption.

Plan Adoption,
Submittal, and
Implementation

APPENDIX G

SUPPLEMENTAL EXISTING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INFORMATION
(FROM CITY’S 2020 WATER MASTER PLAN)

APPENDIX H

PUBLIC HEARING AND DISTRICT/AGENCY QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

PUBLIC HEARING AND AGENCY

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS

AND CITY RESPONSES

FOR THE
DRAFT 2020 UWMP

CITY OF LEMOORE

URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
April 1, 2025
RETAIL SUPPLIER: PREPARED BY:

City of Lemoore QK
119 Fox Street 901 E. Main Street
Lemoore, CA 93245 Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 924-6700 (559) 733-0440
230212

1 REQUESTED INFORMATION AND COMMENTS – CITY OF LEMOORE 2020 UWMP

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

1. Can you please explain why Lemoore is circulating a 2020 UWMP in late 2024?
The City is working to bring their water management reporting current in line with State requirements, which includes completion of the 2020 UWMP. The City anticipates more timely preparation for the upcoming 2025 UWMP, which will include more current information and regulatory developments.

2. Where is the construction information (Well Completion Reports) for the City of Lemoore groundwater wells that are described in the document? The Department of Water Resources (DWR) maintains an online GIS database where available Well Completion Reports can be accessed and viewed:
https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Groundwater-Management/Wells/WellCompletion-Reports

3. Suspicion is that the City's wells are perforated below the Corcoran Clay, and if that is the case, there needs to be consideration related to whether pumping from that aquifer is developing subsidence in the area.

The City will work with nearby water districts and the GSA to provide requested consideration and evaluation of subsidence related to pumping.

4. The City well field is along the Kings River, so subsidence along the river would potentially have impacts on local flood channel capacities, so the issue is significant and potentially regional.

The City will work with nearby water districts and the GSA to provide requested consideration of subsidence and potential impact.

5. Annual pumping amounts per well would allow parties to better understand how much pumping was happening at the well field and how much was happening in town.

City will include pumping data by City well in final report.

6. There is reference to a second system that is operated by the City for the Olam Tomato Processing plant, but the City does not list itself as a water wholesaler. That seems inconsistent, unless more information can be provided about that arrangement.

City staff have clarified that Olam is supplied by a well which is considered a part of the City’s overall system and that the City is not a water wholesaler.

The section on which this comment is based has been revised.

2 7. Also, there are other large industrial users of Lemoore water, like Leprino. They don't seem to be discussed in this document. Given the size of that plant, they should be mentioned and more information provided on that arrangement as well.

The Draft 2020 UWMP provides water use information by large Industrial Users in Lemoore, including Leprino. Reference Section 4 - System Water Use and Section 6 - System Supplies.

8. Water quality testing per well should be included in the report to provide perspective. Describing sampling of a blended system can obscure trends that are more apparent from the individual well samples.

Section 7.1 of the UWMP references the 2020 City of Lemoore Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), summarizing water quality.

The City regularly submits water quality reports to the state waterboard, which indicate water quality results by well. These are available online:
https://sdwis.waterboards.ca.gov/PDWW/index.jsp

9. Please confirm whether or not the actual 2020 potable demand equaled 2.73-acre-feet of water per acre referenced in the City of Lemoore’s 2020 Water Master Plan? The Draft 2020 UWMP values provided indicate a potable water demand of about 1.5 acre-feet of water per acre of land within City limits. The City understands this value is high in comparison with other municipalities and looks forward to working closely with the GSA and nearby districts to ensure efficient water usage and provide more current data for the 2025 UWMP.

10. Kings River Conservation District (KRCD) appreciates the opportunity to review and comment on the City of Lemoore Draft 2020 UWMP. Our comments focus on the potential impacts concerning infrastructure and operational coordination as the UWMP is implemented.

Since the City of Lemoore municipal supply well field is directly adjacent to the federal levees operated and maintained by KRCD, continued collaboration to monitor and mitigate subsidence of the federal levees is necessary. Additional protocols and plans for the protection of the groundwater wells and the adjacent levees should also be addressed in the UWMP. Any future expansion of the well field or deepening of the wells should be coordinated with KRCD.

Lastly, the UWMP's groundwater supply and pumping values need to be developed in collaboration with the overlying groundwater sustainability agency. Since the passage of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) in 2015, local agencies have worked to characterize and investigate the sustainability of groundwater in their respective regions. Since the UWMP states that the City of Lemoore's only source of municipal supply is groundwater, coordination with SGMA agencies is necessary to understand the local impact such as subsidence.

3 The City looks forward to working with KRCD and other agencies on these and other issues as the UWMP is implemented and on an ongoing basis, to ensure groundwater management and sustainability are implemented in compliance with SGMA.

11. At this time, we are requesting the City delay approval of the updated UWMP until further coordination with the GSA.

Further coordination including a meeting between the City and the GSA occurred following comment, and additional information has been incorporated into the final 2020 UWMP.

South Fork Kings GSA Comments:

12. The UWMP needs to clarify that the total amount of groundwater pumping reported by the City is inclusive of the municipal pumping and the second system operated for the Olam Tomato Processing Plant.

City staff have clarified that Olam is supplied by a well which is considered a part of the City’s overall system. Total groundwater pumping volumes by City well for 2020 are provided in the final 2020 UWMP.

13. The UWMP states that there are six active groundwater wells (4 in the City and 2 in the North. However, Figure 3-3 seems to indicate that as many as 14 wells may exist.

The UWMP should list all the City wells with construction details and clarify the status of each well. For any inactive wells, the criteria for operating those wells at a later date should be presented.

The final report includes additional information on existing City well infrastructure and data showing per well pumping values. The City anticipates additional coordination with the GSA regarding well operating criteria for the upcoming 2025 UWMP.

14. The existing land use data presented in Table 2.2 requires additional clarification. It is unclear what the multiple columns of “developed” lands are referencing.

A revised Table 2.2 with updated column headings is provided with the final 2020 UWMP.

15. SFK GSA shares KCWD’s concern regarding subsidence near the Kings River and across the City. We recommend that the City coordinate with the GSA to include a preliminary subsidence evaluation in the UWMP.

The final report adds Evaluate subsidence resulting from groundwater pumping among objectives reflective of the District/GSA values and priorities in Section 6.2.2, Groundwater, and the City anticipates the objective will be discussed further for the upcoming 2025 UWMP.

4 16. The GSA concurs with KCWD’s comment that additional water quality testing data be included in the UWMP. Water quality is one of the sustainable management criteria (SMC) required by SGMA. Additional data from the City would be beneficial to the GSA in managing groundwater resources and achieving sustainability.

The final report references an online resource where additional water quality testing data may be available.

17. We understand that the City wastewater is being used for agricultural benefit but outside the Subbasin. The GSA would like to enter into discussions with the City to determine the feasibility of utilizing that water within the GSA.

The City plans on having these discussions with the GSA and related agencies in the coming months and in preparation for the 2025 UWMP.

18. The GSA is concerned about the amount of water pumped by the City across the developed acres. Our initial review indicates that these values will likely be higher than planned groundwater allocations with increased water use projected for the future (Table 4-2).

The City will work closely with the GSA on planned water allocations and projected use. The information will be included with the upcoming 2025 UWMP.

19. The GSA is concerned with the calculation for water supply in Section 6.9 as it seems to imply a potential change in aquifer storage above the values currently in the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). We understand the importance of providing adequate supply to the City, so these values require additional coordination.

The City will work closely with the GSA on planned water allocations and projected use in accordance with the more recent SGMA regulations, which will be reflected with the upcoming 2025 UWMP.

20. The GSA is also concerned about the lack of policies or future projects in the UWMP to reduce groundwater demand. In a critically overdrafted subbasin, all water users are being asked to identify policies and projects that increase water supply or reduce water demand.

Working closely with the GSA and related agencies, the City expects that these polices will be included with the 2025 UWMP.

Nearby Districts/Agencies
Kings County Community Development Agency
Kings County Water District
Kings River Conservation District
Laguna Irrigation District
Lemoore Canal Irrigation Company
Southfork Kings GSA

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7.1. AGENDA

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/6/2026 AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS
Subject:

Approval - Resolution 2026-33 - Adopting the City of Lemoore Neighorhood Traffic Calming Program and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Administer the Program (Hugie) Proposed Motion:

Approval of Resolution No. 2026-33, Adopting the City of Lemoore Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and Authorizing the Public Works Director, or Designee, to Administer the Program.

Subject/Discussion:

The Public Works Department developed the City of Lemoore Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program to create a consistent process for reviewing resident requests related to vehicle speeds, cut-through traffic, pedestrian safety, school access, park access, and neighborhood livability.

The Program allows applications to be submitted on a rolling basis. After receiving an application, City staff may evaluate the requested location, determine the affected project area, verify neighborhood support, conduct or require traffic engineering studies, coordinate review with affected departments and agencies, and determine whether a proposed traffic-calming measure is appropriate.

Potential traffic-calming measures include pavement striping and markings, warning signs, radar speed-feedback signs, delineators, speed cushions, speed humps, speed tables, raised crosswalks, and other measures approved by the Public Works Director and City Engineer.

The Program requires written support from at least 67 percent of the developed parcels within the project area before a resident-funded project may proceed to final approval. Satisfaction of the application, funding, study, or neighborhood-support requirements does not create an entitlement to installation. The City retains discretion to approve, deny, modify, relocate, remove, or require alternative treatment based on engineering judgment, public safety, emergency access, maintenance, drainage, available resources, legal requirements, and the public interest.

The applicant will generally fund resident-initiated improvements or the benefiting neighborhood unless the City Council approves an alternative funding source or the City independently includes the improvement in a City-funded project. The Program also provides for deposits, cost recovery, applicable prevailing-wage compliance, pilot installations, before-and-after evaluation, and modification or removal of treatments when warranted.

The proposed Program was reviewed by City staff and legal counsel. Legal counsel indicated that no

additional changes were required.

Financial Consideration(s):

Adoption of the Program does not authorize a specific construction project or General Fund expenditure.

Resident-requested traffic-calming projects will generally be funded by the applicant, applicants, or benefiting neighborhood. Recoverable costs may include application and administrative review, traffic studies, engineering, design, surveying, public noticing, legal review, materials, construction, inspection, temporary traffic control, prevailing-wage compliance, contingency, maintenance, modification, relocation, and removal.

The City may require deposits before beginning project-specific work and may require additional deposits if estimated or actual costs exceed the original amount. Any City-funded project or alternative funding source requiring City Council approval will be presented separately.

Alternatives or Pros/Cons:

Alternative 1: Adopt the Program as presented.

Pros: Establishes a consistent application and review process; identifies neighborhood-support and cost-recovery requirements; preserves City engineering discretion; addresses emergency access, maintenance, drainage, and public-safety concerns; and allows eligible applications to be processed on a rolling basis.

Cons: Program administration will require staff time for application review, project-area determination, neighborhood-support verification, engineering evaluation, interdepartmental coordination, cost estimating, and project oversight.

Alternative 2: Adopt the Program with modifications.

Pros: Allows the City Council to revise application requirements, neighborhood-support thresholds, eligible treatments, funding responsibilities, approval authority, or administrative procedures.

Cons: Substantive revisions may require additional staff and legal review before implementation.

Alternative 3: Do not adopt the Program.

Pros: Avoids the administrative responsibilities associated with establishing a formal program.

Cons: The City would not have a standardized process for receiving, evaluating, funding, and administering resident requests for neighborhood traffic-calming measures. ures.

Commission/Board Recommendation:

Not Applicable.

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution No. 2026-33, Adopting the City of Lemoore Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and Authorizing the Public Works Director, or Designee, to Administer the Program.

Attachments:

1. Resolution 2026-33 - Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-33
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-33

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEMOORE ADOPTING

THE CITY OF LEMOORE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM AND

AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO ADMINISTER THE

PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lemoore desires to promote safe, orderly, and efficient use of public streets within residential neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, residents may experience concerns related to vehicle speeds, cut-through traffic, pedestrian safety, school access, park access, and neighborhood livability; and WHEREAS, traffic calming measures may include, but are not limited to, pavement striping, pavement markings, signage, radar feedback signs, speed cushions, speed humps, speed tables, raised crosswalks, and other measures approved by the City Engineer or Public Works Director; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a formal process by which residential neighborhoods may request traffic calming improvements within public rights-of-way; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires the program to operate on a rolling application basis rather than an annual ranking cycle, allowing eligible applications to be submitted and reviewed throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that requested improvements under the residentinitiated program be funded by the applicants or benefiting neighborhood, unless otherwise approved by the City Council or authorized through a separate City project or funding source; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that support from affected parcels is an appropriate method to determine neighborhood interest in requested traffic calming improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to preserve City engineering discretion to determine whether a requested traffic calming measure is appropriate, feasible, safe, and consistent with emergency access, public works operations, maintenance requirements, applicable standards, and the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to require compliance with applicable California prevailing wage laws and regulations for traffic calming improvements installed within the public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to administer the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program in accordance with the Program Manual attached hereto as Exhibit A.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lemoore as follows:

SECTION 1. RECITALS
The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. PROGRAM ADOPTED
The City Council hereby adopts the City of Lemoore Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 3. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program is to establish a formal process for receiving, reviewing, evaluating, funding, installing, modifying, and removing traffic calming measures within eligible residential neighborhoods.

SECTION 4. ADMINISTRATION
The Public Works Director, or designee, is hereby authorized to administer the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, including receiving applications, determining completeness, defining project areas, verifying parcel support, requiring traffic studies, coordinating review with affected departments, determining appropriate treatment, requiring pilot installations, collecting costs, requiring prevailing wage compliance, and approving, denying, modifying, relocating, or removing traffic calming measures consistent with Exhibit A.

SECTION 5. ROLLING APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications may be submitted throughout the year. The Program shall not be administered as an annual ranking or competitive funding program unless separately authorized by the City Council.

One person shall be designated as the resident representative.

SECTION 6. RESIDENT-FUNDED PROGRAM
Traffic calming improvements requested through the resident-initiated process shall be funded by the applicant, applicants, or benefiting neighborhood unless the City Council approves an alternate funding source or the City independently determines that the improvement should be included as part of a City-funded project.

SECTION 7. PARCEL SUPPORT REQUIREMENT
The Program shall require written support from at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the developed parcels within the project area, as determined by the Public Works Director, unless a higher or lower threshold is approved by the City Council for a specific project.

SECTION 8. CITY DISCRETION
Submission of an application, payment of fees, or satisfaction of parcel support requirements shall not create an entitlement to installation of a traffic calming measure. The City retains full

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discretion to approve, deny, modify, relocate, remove, or require an alternate treatment based on engineering judgment, public safety, emergency access, maintenance considerations, roadway conditions, available resources, legal requirements, and the public interest.

SECTION 9. ELIGIBLE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES
Eligible traffic calming measures may include pavement striping, edge line striping, centerline striping, lane narrowing striping, pavement markings, high-visibility crosswalks, painted curb extensions, painted chicanes or lane shifts, radar speed feedback signs, warning signs, delineators, speed cushions, speed humps, speed tables, raised crosswalks, and other measures approved by the Public Works Director and City Engineer.

SECTION 10. PREVAILING WAGE
All traffic-calling improvements installed within the public right-of-way shall comply with applicable California prevailing wage laws and regulations. Applicants shall be responsible for all costs associated with applicable prevailing wage compliance, including but not limited to labor costs, contractor compliance, reporting, administrative costs, and any related costs required for the project.

SECTION 11. COST RECOVERY
The City may require applicants to deposit funds sufficient to cover all estimated costs associated with the requested traffic calming measure, including application review, traffic studies, engineering, design, public noticing, legal review, materials, construction, inspection, prevailing wage compliance, administration, contingency, maintenance costs where applicable, and removal or modification costs.

SECTION 12. PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
The Public Works Director may recommend administrative updates to the Program Manual from time to time. Substantive changes to policy direction, funding structure, parcel support thresholds, or approval authority shall be presented to the City Council for consideration.

SECTION 13. NO LIMITATION ON CITY AUTHORITY
Nothing in this Resolution or the Program Manual shall limit the City’s authority to independently evaluate, prioritize, fund, design, construct, modify, or remove traffic calming measures when deemed necessary for public safety, school access, pedestrian protection, emergency response considerations, roadway operations, maintenance, or other municipal purposes.

SECTION 14. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lemoore held on this 6th day of October 2026.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINING:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
______________________________ ______________________________ Marisa Avalos Patricia Matthews
City Clerk Mayor

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EXHIBIT A

CITY OF LEMOORE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM MANUAL

1. Program Purpose
The purpose of the City of Lemoore Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program is to provide a formal process for residents to request traffic calming measures on eligible residential streets.

The Program is intended to address neighborhood concerns related to vehicle speeds, cut-through traffic, pedestrian safety, school access, park access, and neighborhood livability. The Program is resident-initiated, resident-funded, and administered by the Public Works Department.

Applications may be submitted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

2. Program Objectives
• Improve neighborhood traffic safety.
• Reduce excessive vehicle speeds where appropriate.
• Reduce cut-through traffic where appropriate.
• Improve pedestrian and bicycle comfort.
• Support safe routes to schools, parks, and neighborhood destinations. • Establish a consistent application and review process. • Ensure emergency response access is considered before installation. • Preserve City engineering discretion.
• Recover all costs associated with resident-requested improvements. • Require compliance with applicable laws, including prevailing wage requirements.

3. Definitions
Term Definition
Affected Parcel A developed parcel located within the project area as determined by the Public Works Director.

Applicant The person submitting a request for traffic calming improvements on behalf of the residents in the project area.

Developed Parcel A parcel containing an existing residential, institutional, commercial, or other developed use as determined by the City.

Project Area
The affected street segment and surrounding parcels determined by the Public Works Director to be affected by the proposed traffic calming improvement.

Traffic Calming
Measure
A physical, visual, or operational treatment intended to reduce vehicle speed, reduce cut-through traffic, improve pedestrian safety, or improve neighborhood livability.

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Term Definition
Vertical Deflection
Measure
A raised traffic calming device such as a speed cushion, speed hump, speed table, or raised crosswalk.

4. Program Applicability
Generally Eligible Generally Not Eligible
Local residential streets State highways
Residential collector streets Arterial streets unless specifically approved by the Public Works Director City Engineer
Streets serving schools, parks, or
neighborhood facilities
Truck routes unless specifically approved by
the Public Works Director City Engineer
Other streets approved by the Public Works
Director and City Engineer
Industrial streets, private streets not under City
jurisdiction, or streets where traffic calming
would create unsafe conditions

5. Rolling Application Process
Applications may be submitted at any time of the year by dropping off the required documents and the application in Appendix 1. The City will process applications on a rolling basis as staff resources allow. The Program shall not include an annual ranking cycle. Because the Program is resident-funded, eligible applications may proceed individually when application, support, funding, engineering, and approval requirements are satisfied.

6. Application Requirements
• Applicant name and contact information.
• Requested street segment and location map or sketch.
• Description of the traffic concern.
• Requested treatment, if any.
• Supporting photographs or documentation, if available. • Known school, park, pedestrian, bicycle, or cut-through traffic concerns. • Application fee or deposit, if established by the City.

7. Initial Staff Screening
• Street classification and posted speed limit.
• Roadway width, geometry, sight distance, and available right-of-way. • Existing traffic controls, striping, signage, and parking conditions. • Driveway access, drainage, utility, refuse collection, and maintenance conflicts. • Emergency response routes and operational concerns.
• School, park, pedestrian, and bicycle activity.

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• Planned construction, resurfacing, or utility work.

8. Project Area Determination
The Public Works Director, or their designee, shall determine the project area for each application. The project area may include the street segment where traffic calming is requested, parcels fronting the affected street segment, parcels on adjacent street segments that may be affected by traffic diversion, corner parcels, parcels near proposed device locations, and other parcels determined by the City to be affected.

9. Parcel Support Requirement
Before a resident-funded traffic calming project may proceed to final approval, written support shall be obtained from at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the developed parcels within the project area as determined by the Public Works Director. Support shall be based on parcels, not individual residents. Each developed parcel shall receive one support position, regardless of the number of occupants or owners.

10. Traffic Engineering Evaluation
The City may conduct, require, or waive a traffic engineering evaluation depending on the nature of the request. The Program shall not create a mandatory threshold that requires installation solely because a traffic count or speed value is met.
• Seven-day speed study.
• Vehicle volume counts and average daily traffic.
• 85th percentile speed and average speed.
• Peak hour volume and directional volume.
• Collision history and public safety concerns.
• Pedestrian, bicycle, school, and park access conditions. • Cut-through traffic patterns.
• Existing signage, striping, roadway geometry, and sight distance. • Emergency access, drainage, maintenance, and utility review.

11. Before-and-After Speed and Volume Tracking
Evaluation Stage Data to Track Notes
Before installation
Average speed, 85th percentile speed,
maximum recorded speed, ADT, peak
hour traffic, directional volume, and timeof-day patterns Use a 7-day study when
practical.

After installation Repeat the same or substantially similar data collection
Use similar location,
equipment, days of week,
and seasonal conditions
where practical.

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Evaluation Stage Data to Track Notes
Evaluation
Speed reduction, volume reduction, traffic
diversion, resident feedback, emergency
response impacts, maintenance issues, and
overall effectiveness
City may remove, modify,
extend, or make permanent.

12. Eligible Traffic Calming Measures
Category Examples
Pavement Marking /
Striping
Edge line striping, centerline striping, lane narrowing striping, parking lane delineation, painted curb extensions, painted chicanes, painted lane shifts, high-visibility crosswalks, school zone pavement markings, pavement legends, speed reduction markings.

Signage / Feedback Radar speed feedback signs, speed advisory signs, warning signs, pedestrian crossing signs, school area signs, delineators.

Vertical Deflection Speed cushions, speed humps, speed tables, raised crosswalks, and other raised devices approved by the City.

Other Measures Other treatments approved by the Public Works Director or City Engineer based on engineering judgment.

13. City Selection of Treatment
The applicant may request a preferred treatment; however, the City shall determine the appropriate treatment. The City may approve a treatment different from the one requested by the applicant when staff determines another treatment better serves public safety, access, operations, maintenance, or engineering needs.

14. Department and Agency Review
• Public Works.
• Engineering.
• Fire Department.
• Police Department.
• Community Development.
• Transit provider, if applicable.
• School district, if applicable.
• Refuse collection provider, if applicable.
• Other affected agencies or utilities.

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15. Pilot Installations
The City may require a pilot installation before authorizing permanent installation. A pilot may include temporary rubber speed cushions, temporary speed humps, temporary delineators, temporary striping or pavement markings, temporary signage, or other temporary measures. • Remove the treatment.
• Modify the treatment.
• Extend the pilot.
• Approve permanent installation.
• Deny permanent installation.

16. Cost Responsibility and Deposits
Resident-requested traffic calming projects shall be fully funded by the applicant, applicants, or benefiting neighborhood unless otherwise approved by the City Council. • Application review and administrative review.
• Traffic studies, engineering, design, surveying, and public noticing. • Legal review, materials, construction, inspection, and temporary traffic control. • Prevailing wage compliance and contractor compliance. • Signage, striping, contingency, removal, relocation, and maintenance costs where required.

17. Prevailing Wage Compliance
All work performed within the public right-of-way shall comply with applicable California prevailing wage laws and regulations. Applicants shall be responsible for all costs associated with applicable prevailing wage compliance. No provision of this Program shall be interpreted as creating an exemption from prevailing wage requirements.

18. Procurement and Construction
The City may determine the appropriate method for design, procurement, construction, inspection, and installation. Depending on the scope of work and applicable law, the City may use City forces where legally permissible, on-call contractors, informal bidding, formal bidding, existing maintenance contracts, or other procurement methods authorized by City policy and applicable law.

19. Maintenance
Traffic calming measures installed in the public right-of-way shall be maintained as determined by the City. The City may require the applicant or benefiting neighborhood to fund maintenance, replacement, repair, or removal costs if determined appropriate as a condition of approval.

20. Removal, Modification, or Relocation
• Creates unsafe conditions.
• Conflicts with emergency access.

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• Conflicts with drainage or maintenance operations.
• Causes unacceptable traffic diversion.
• Is damaged, deteriorated, or no longer needed.
• Conflicts with a City project.
• Is inconsistent with the public interest.

21. Appeals
The City may establish an appeal process for certain decisions, including denial of an application, project area determination, required treatment modifications, or removal decisions.

Appeals may be reviewed by the City Manager or City Council depending on the authority established by the City.

22. No Entitlement
Submission of an application, payment of fees, completion of traffic studies, or satisfaction of parcel support requirements does not create an entitlement to installation of a traffic calming measure. The City retains full discretion to approve, deny, modify, remove, or condition any traffic calming measure.

23. City-Initiated Projects
Nothing in this Program limits the City’s authority to independently evaluate, prioritize, fund, design, construct, modify, or remove traffic calming measures when deemed necessary for public safety, school access, pedestrian protection, emergency response considerations, roadway operations, maintenance, or other municipal purposes.

24. Forms and Attachments
• Appendix 1: Neighborhood Traffic Calming Application Form. • Appendix 2: Parcel Support Petition Form.
• Appendix 3: Cost Deposit Agreement
• Appendix 4:Before-and-After Traffic Study Summary
• Appendix 5: Pilot Project Evaluation Form
• Appendix 6: Public Works Director Approval or Denial Form.

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APPENDIX 1

CITY OF LEMOORE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING APPLICATION Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submittal of an application does not create an entitlement to installation of a traffic calming measure. The City retains discretion to approve, deny, modify, or require an alternate treatment based on public safety, engineering judgment, emergency access, maintenance, cost, and legal requirements.

Section Applicant Information
Applicant Name
Mailing Address
Phone Number
Email Address
Representative for Neighborhood,
if applicable
Section Project Information
Requested Street Segment From: ___________________ To: ___________________ Nearest Cross Streets
Primary Concern ☐ Speeding ☐ Cut-through traffic ☐ Pedestrian safety ☐ School access ☐ Park access ☐ Other: __________________
Requested Treatment, if any
☐ Striping/markings ☐ Radar feedback sign ☐ Speed cushions ☐ Speed humps ☐ Speed table ☐ Raised crosswalk
☐ Other: __________________
Description of Concern
Known Safety Issues
Applicant Acknowledgements
• I understand the City will determine the project area and whether the request is eligible for further review. • I understand the City may require traffic studies, department review, and parcel support before approval. • I understand support must be obtained from at least 67% of developed parcels in the project area as determined by the Public Works Director.
• I understand the City may approve a different treatment than the one requested. • I understand resident-requested projects are resident-funded unless otherwise approved by the City Council. • I understand applicable prevailing wage requirements will be included in project costs. • I understand the City may remove, modify, or deny traffic calming measures based on engineering judgment or public interest.

Applicant Signature Date

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APPENDIX 2

PARCEL SUPPORT PETITION FORM
Project Name / Street Segment: ________________________________________________ Project Area Determined By City: ______________________________________________ Petition Instructions: Support is based on developed parcels, not individual residents. Each developed parcel receives one support position. The City may verify ownership, authorization, parcel status, and signatures before determining whether the 67% support requirement has been satisfied.

No. Parcel Address APN, if
known
Owner/Authorized
Representative Support? Signature Date
1 ☐ Yes
☐ No
2 ☐ Yes
☐ No
3 ☐ Yes
☐ No
4 ☐ Yes
☐ No
5 ☐ Yes
☐ No
6 ☐ Yes
☐ No
7 ☐ Yes
☐ No
8 ☐ Yes
☐ No
9 ☐ Yes
☐ No
10 ☐ Yes
☐ No
11 ☐ Yes
☐ No

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No. Parcel Address APN, if
known
Owner/Authorized
Representative Support? Signature Date
12 ☐ Yes
☐ No
13 ☐ Yes
☐ No
14 ☐ Yes
☐ No
15 ☐ Yes
☐ No
16 ☐ Yes
☐ No
17 ☐ Yes
☐ No
18 ☐ Yes
☐ No
19 ☐ Yes
☐ No
20 ☐ Yes
☐ No
21 ☐ Yes
☐ No
22 ☐ Yes
☐ No
23 ☐ Yes
☐ No
24 ☐ Yes
☐ No
25 ☐ Yes
☐ No

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Petition Circulator Certification
I certify that I circulated this petition and that, to the best of my knowledge, the signatures shown above were provided by property owners or authorized representatives of developed parcels within the project area.

Circulator Name Signature Date
City Use Only
Review Item Result / Notes
Project Area Confirmed
Developed Parcels in Project
Area Total: ________
Required 67% Support Required Number: ________
Valid Supporting Parcels Total Valid Yes: ________
Support Requirement Met ☐ Yes ☐ No
Reviewer
Date

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CITY OF LEMOORE
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
Attachments Package
This attachment package is intended to support administration of the City of Lemoore Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. It includes forms for cost deposits, before-and-after traffic study documentation, pilot project evaluation, and Public Works Director approval or denial decisions.

Attachment Purpose
Appendix 3: Cost Deposit
Agreement
Documents applicant cost responsibility, deposit requirements, prevailing wage cost inclusion, refunds, and additional deposit obligations.

Appendix 4: Before-and-After
Traffic Study Summary
Creates a consistent record of baseline and post-installation speed and volume data.

Appendix 5: Pilot Project
Evaluation Form
Documents operational, safety, resident feedback, and
performance findings during a pilot installation.

Appendix 6: Public Works
Director Approval/Denial Form
Creates a formal administrative decision record with
conditions, findings, and signature blocks.

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APPENDIX 3

COST DEPOSIT AGREEMENT
This Cost Deposit Agreement is used when a resident-requested traffic calming project proceeds beyond initial screening and the City determines that deposits are required for staff review, engineering, traffic studies, design, construction, inspection, prevailing wage compliance, administration, contingency, removal, maintenance, or other project costs.

1. Project and Applicant Information
Item Information
Project Name / Street
Segment
Applicant Name
Applicant Mailing Address
Phone Number
Email Address
Project Area
City Project / Tracking No.

2. Deposit Estimate
Cost Category Estimated
Amount Notes
Application / Administrative
Review $ __________
Traffic Study / Speed and Volume
Counts $ __________
Engineering / Design Review $ __________
Public Noticing / Mailing $ __________
Legal Review $ __________
Materials / Equipment $ __________
Construction / Installation $ __________
Inspection $ __________
Prevailing Wage Compliance $ __________ Includes applicable labor compliance,

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Cost Category Estimated
Amount Notes
reporting, and contractor-related costs.

Temporary Traffic Control $ __________
Contingency $ __________
Removal / Modification, if
applicable $ __________
Total Initial Deposit Required $ __________

3. Applicant Acknowledgements
• Applicant understands that the project is resident-funded unless the City Council approves an alternate funding source or the City independently decides to include the work in a Cityfunded project. • Applicant understands that the City may require an initial deposit before beginning work and additional deposits if actual or estimated costs exceed the original deposit. • Applicant understands that all work within the public right-of-way shall comply with applicable laws, including prevailing wage requirements where applicable. • Applicant understands that payment of a deposit does not guarantee approval or installation of any traffic calming measure.
• Applicant understands that unused funds may be refunded after the City completes final cost reconciliation, unless otherwise authorized by written agreement. • Applicant understands that the City retains discretion to approve, deny, modify, relocate, remove, or require a different treatment based on public safety, engineering judgment, maintenance, emergency access, legal requirements, or the public interest.

4. Signatures
Applicant Signature Printed Name Date
City Representative Title Date

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BEFORE-AND-AFTER TRAFFIC STUDY SUMMARY
This form is used to document speed and volume conditions before and after installation of a pilot or permanent traffic calming measure. The City should attempt to use comparable study locations, equipment, days of week, and study duration where practical.

1. Study Information
Item Before Study After Study
Study Dates
Study Location
Direction(s) Counted
Equipment Used
Weather / Special Conditions
School in Session? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No
Construction or Detours
Nearby? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No

2. Speed and Volume Summary
Metric Before After Change Notes
Posted Speed Limit
Average Speed
85th Percentile Speed
Maximum Recorded
Speed
Average Daily Traffic
(ADT)
Peak Hour Volume
Directional Split
Highest Speed Time
Period
Highest Volume Time
Period

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3. Evaluation Notes
Question Response / Notes
Did average speed decrease?
Did 85th percentile speed decrease?
Did volume decrease, increase, or
divert?
Were there any emergency access
concerns?
Were there any drainage, refuse
collection, or maintenance concerns?
Were any resident complaints or
comments received?
Recommended action based on data ☐ Remove ☐ Modify ☐ Extend Pilot ☐ Make Permanent ☐ Other: __________

4. Prepared By
Name Title Signature Date

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PILOT PROJECT EVALUATION FORM
This form is used at the end of a pilot installation period to determine whether the temporary treatment should be removed, modified, extended, or converted to a permanent installation.

1. Pilot Project Information
Item Information
Project Name / Street Segment
Pilot Treatment Installed
☐ Temporary striping/markings ☐ Delineators ☐ Rubber
speed cushions ☐ Temporary speed humps ☐ Temporary
signage ☐ Other: __________
Installation Date
Pilot Review Date
Pilot Duration
Project Area
Treatment Location(s)

2. Operational Review
Review Area Finding Action
Needed
Emergency Access ☐ No issue ☐ Concern noted ☐ Requires modification Police Operations ☐ No issue ☐ Concern noted ☐ Requires modification Refuse Collection ☐ No issue ☐ Concern noted ☐ Requires modification Street Sweeping /
Maintenance ☐ No issue ☐ Concern noted ☐ Requires modification Drainage ☐ No issue ☐ Concern noted ☐ Requires modification Driveway / Parking
Impacts ☐ No issue ☐ Concern noted ☐ Requires modification Noise / Vibration ☐ No issue ☐ Concern noted ☐ Requires modification Traffic Diversion ☐ No issue ☐ Concern noted ☐ Requires modification

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3. Resident and Stakeholder Feedback
Feedback Source Summary
Applicant / Neighborhood
Representative
Affected Parcel Owners
Fire Department
Police Department
School District / Transit / Other, if
applicable
Other Comments

4. Pilot Outcome Recommendation
Recommendation Select One
Remove pilot treatment ☐
Modify treatment and continue pilot ☐
Extend pilot period ☐
Approve permanent installation ☐
Deny permanent installation ☐
Other ☐
______________________________
Reason for Recommendation:

Narrative

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5. Prepared By
Name Title Signature Date
APPENDIX 6

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR APPROVAL / DENIAL FORM
This form documents the Public Works Director decision on a resident-requested traffic calming application or project phase. The decision may approve, deny, conditionally approve, or require modifications to the proposed treatment.

1. Application Information
Item Information
Application / Project No.

Project Name / Street Segment
Applicant Name
Date Application Received
Date Deemed Complete
Project Area Determined
Parcel Support Verified ☐ Yes ☐ No Support Percentage: ________% Traffic Study Completed ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Waived
Pilot Required ☐ Yes ☐ No

2. Decision
Decision Type Select One
Approved as requested ☐
Approved with conditions ☐
Approved with alternate treatment ☐
Pilot installation approved ☐
Denied ☐
Returned for additional information ☐

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3. Findings
Finding Area Finding / Notes
Eligibility
Engineering Review
Speed / Volume Review
Parcel Support
Emergency Access
Maintenance / Operations
Drainage / Utilities
Cost Deposit / Funding
Prevailing Wage / Procurement
Public Interest / Other

4. Conditions of Approval, if applicable
No. Condition
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 5. Denial or Modification Explanation, if applicable
Explanation

6. Public Works Director Determination
Public Works Director Signature Date

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City Manager Review, if
required Signature Date