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Sec. 9-6.05 Effective precipitation.
Sec. 9-6.06 Reporting
Sec. 9-6.07 Fees.
Sec. 9-6.08 Inspection.
Sec. 9-6.09 Penalties and remedies.
Sec. 9-6.10 Appeals.
APPENDIX A Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table
APPENDIX B Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet
APPENDIX C Certificate of Completion Package
APPENDIX D Prescriptive Compliance Option
* Editor's note: Chapter 9-6 was renumbered from Chapter 10-2 by Ord. 1156.
Note
** Prior ordinance history: Ords. 863, 1059 and 1090.
Sec. 9-6.01 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; (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 chapter is to:
(1) Promote the values and benefits of landscaping practices that integrate and go beyond the conservation and efficient use of water;
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(2) Establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining and managing water efficient landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated projects by encouraging the use of a watershed approach that requires cross-sector collaboration of industry, government and property owners to achieve the many benefits possible;
(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; and
(6) Encourage the use of economic incentives that promote the efficient use of water. {c) Landscapes that are planned, designed, installed, managed and maintained with the watershed based approach can improve California's environmental conditions and provide benefits and realize sustainability goals. Such landscapes will make the urban environment resilient in the face of climatic extremes. Consistent with the legislative findings and purpose of this chapter, conditions in the urban setting will be improved by:
(1) Creating the conditions to support life in the soil by reducing compaction, incorporating organic matter that increases water retention, and promoting productive plant growth that leads to more carbon storage, oxygen production, shade, habitat and esthetic benefits. (2) Minimizing energy use by reducing irrigation water requirements, reducing reliance on petroleum based fertilizers and pesticides, and planting climate appropriate shade trees in urban areas. (3) Conserving water by capturing and reusing rainwater and graywater wherever possible and selecting climate appropriate plants that need minimal supplemental water after establishment. (4) Protecting air and water quality by reducing power equipment use and landfill disposal trips, selecting recycled and locally sourced materials, and using compost, mulch and efficient irrigation equipment to prevent erosion.
(5) Protecting existing habitat and creating new habitat by choosing local native plants, climate adapted non-natives and avoiding invasive plants. Utilizing integrated pest management with least toxic methods as the first course of action. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017) Sec. 9-6.01 .01 Applicability.
(a) This chapter shall apply to all of the following landscape projects:
(1) New development projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than five hundred (500) square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check, site plan review or design review;
(2) Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregated landscape area equal to or greater than two thousand five hundred {2,500) square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check, site plan review, or design review;
(3) Existing landscapes limited to Sections 9-6.03.10, 9-6.04, 9-6.04.01 and 9-6.04.02; and
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(4) Cemeteries. Recognizing the special landscape management needs of cemeteries, new and rehabilitated cemeteries are limited to Sections 9-6.03.04, 9-6.03.11, and 9-6.03.12; and existing cemeteries are limited to Sections 9-6.04, 9-6.04.01, and 9-6.04.02. (b) Any project with an aggregate landscape area of two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet or less may comply with the performance requirements of this ordinance or conform to the prescriptive measures contained in Appendix D.
(c) For projects using treated or untreated graywater or rainwater captured on site, any lot or parcel within the project that has less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of landscape and meets the lot or parcel's landscape water requirement (estimated total water use) entirely with treated or untreated graywater or through stored rainwater captured on site is subject only to Appendix D Section (5). (d) This chapter 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) Existing plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public.(§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.02 Definitions.
The terms used in this chapter 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 a timing device used to remotely control valves that operate an irrigation system. Automatic irrigation controllers are able to self-adjust and 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 9-6.03.09. (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 U.S.
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 U.S. 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.
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(h) "Common interest developments" means community apartment projects, condominium projects, planned developments, and stock cooperatives per Civil Code Section 1351. (i) "Compost" means the safe and stable product of controlled biologic decomposition of organic materials that is beneficial to plant growth.
(j) "Conversion factor (0.62)" means the number that converts acre-inches per acre per year to gallons per square foot per year.
(k) "Distribution uniformity" means the measure of the uniformity of irrigation water over a defined area.
(I) "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. (m) "Ecological restoration project" means a project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.
(n) "Effective precipitation" or "usable rainfall (Eppt)" means the portion of total precipitation which becomes available for plant growth.
(o) "Emitter" means a drip irrigation emission device that delivers water slowly from the system to the soil.
(p) "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 (2) years of growth. (q) "Establishment period of the plants" means the first year after installing the plant in the landscape or the first two (2) years if irrigation will be terminated after establishment. Typically, most plants are established after one or two (2) years of growth. Native habitat mitigation areas and trees may need three (3) to five (5) years for establishment.
(r) "Estimated total water use (ETWU)" means the total water used for the landscape as described in Section 9-6.03.04.
(s) "ET adjustment factor (ETAF)" means a factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for nonresidential areas, that, when applied to reference evapotranspiration, adjusts for plant factors and irrigation efficiency, two (2) major influences upon the amount of water that needs to be applied to the landscape. The ETAF for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) special landscape areas shall not exceed 1.0. The ETAF for existing non-rehabilitated landscapes is 0.8.
(t) "Evapotranspiration rate" means the quantity of water evaporated from adjacent soil and other surfaces and transpired by plants during a specified time. (u) "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. (v) "Flow sensor" means an inline device installed at the supply point of the irrigation system that produces a repeatable signal proportional to flow rate. Flow sensors must be connected to an automatic irrigation controller, or flow monitor capable of receiving flow signals and operating master valves. This combination flow sensor/controller may also function as a landscape water meter or submeter. (w) "Friable" means a soil condition that is easily crumbled or loosely compacted down to a minimum depth per planting material requirements, whereby the root structure of newly planted material will be allowed to spread unimpeded.
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(x) "Fuel Modification Plan Guideline" means guidelines from a local fire authority to assist residents and businesses that are developing land or building structures in a fire hazard severity zone. (y) "Graywater" means untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet discharge, has not been affected by infectious, contaminated, or unhealthy bodily wastes, and does not present a threat from contamination by unhealthful processing, manufacturing, or operating wastes. "Graywater" includes, but is not limited to, wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom washbasins, clothes washing machines, and laundry tubs, but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers.
Health and Safety Code Section 17922.12.
(z) "Hardscapes" means any durable material (pervious and non-pervious). (aa) "Hydrozone" means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs and rooting depth. A hydrozone may be irrigated or non-irrigated. (bb) "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).
(cc) "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. Lists of invasive plants are maintained at the California Invasive Plant Inventory and USDA invasive and noxious weeds database. (dd) "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. The audit must be conducted in a manner consistent with the Irrigation Association's Landscape Irrigation Auditor Certification Program or other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "WaterSense" labeled auditing program. (ee) "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 irrigation efficiencies for purposes of this ordinance are 0.75 for overhead spray devices and 0.81 for drip systems. (ff) "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. (gg) "Irrigation water use analysis" means an analysis of water use data based on meter readings and billing data.
(hh) "Landscape architect" means a person who holds a license to practice landscape architecture in the State of California Business and Professions Code Section 5615. (ii) "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 nondevelopment (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).
GD "Landscape contractor" means a person licensed by the State of California to construct, maintain, repair, install, or subcontract the development of landscape systems.
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(kk)
6.03.03. "Landscape Documentation Package" means the documents required under Section 9- (11) "Landscape project" means total area of landscape in a project as defined in "landscape area" for the purposes of this chapter, meeting requirements under Section 9-6.01.01. (mm) "Landscape water meter" means an inline device installed at the irrigation supply point that measures the flow of water into the irrigation system and is connected to a totalizer to record water use. (nn) "Lateral line" means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or sprinklers from the valve.
(oo) Reserved.
(pp) "Local water purveyor'' means any entity, including a public agency, city, county, or private water company that provides retail water service.
(qq) "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.
(rr) "Main line" means the pressurized pipeline that delivers water from the water source to the valve or outlet.
(ss) "Master shut-off valve" is an automatic valve installed at the irrigation supply point which controls water flow into the irrigation system. When this valve is closed water will not be supplied to the irrigation system. A master valve will greatly reduce any water loss due to a leaky station valve. (tt) "Maximum applied water allowance (MAWA)" means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area as specified in Section 9-6.03.04. 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. MAWA = (ETo)(0.62) [(ETAF x LA)+ ((1-ETAF) x SLA)].
(uu) "Median" is an area between opposing lanes of traffic that may be unplanted or planted with trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses.
(w) "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.
(ww) "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. (xx) "Mulch" means any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw, and 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.
(yy) "New construction" means, for the purposes of this chapter, a new building with a landscape or other new landscape, such as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building.
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(zz) "Non-residential landscape" means landscapes in commercial, institutional, industrial and public settings that may have areas designated for recreation or public assembly. It also includes portions of common areas of common interest developments with designated recreational areas. (aaa) "Operating pressure" means the pressure at which the parts of an irrigation system are designed by the manufacturer to operate.
(bbb) "Overhead sprinkler irrigation systems" means systems that deliver water through the air (e.g., spray heads and rotors).
(ccc) "Overspray" means the irrigation water which is delivered beyond the target area. (ddd) "Permit" means an authorizing document issued by local agencies for new construction or rehabilitated landscapes.
(eee) "Pervious" means any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil.
(fff) "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 chapter, the plant factor range for very low water use plants is O to 0.1, the plant factor range for low water use plants is 0.1 to 0.3, the plant factor range for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0.6, and the plant factor range for high water use plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant factors cited in this chapter are derived from the publication "Water Use Classification of Landscape Species." Plant factors may also be obtained from horticultural researchers from academic institutions or nursery industry professional associations as approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). (ggg) "Project applicant" means the individual or entity submitting a Landscape Documentation Package required under Section 9-6.03.03, to request a permit, plan check, or design review from the City of Los Banos. A project applicant may be the property owner or designee. (hhh) "Rain sensor'' or "rain sensing shutoff device" means a component which automatically suspends an irrigation event when it rains.
(iii) "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.
OiD "Recreational area" means areas, excluding private single-family residential areas, dedicated to recreation or public assembly in parks, sports fields, picnic grounds, amphitheaters or golf course tees, fairways, roughs, surrounds and greens.
(kkk) "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. (Ill) "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 Appendix A and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four (4) to seven (7) 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.
(mmm) Reserved.
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(nnn) "Rehabilitated landscape" means any re-landscaping project that requires a permit, plan check, or design review, meets the requirements of Section 9-6.01.01, and the modified landscape area is equal to or greater than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet, is fifty (50%) percent of the total landscape area, and the modifications are completed within one year. (ooo) "Residential landscape" means landscapes surrounding single-family or multifamily homes. (ppp) "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. (qqq) "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. (rrr) "Soil texture" means the classification of soil based on its percentage of sand, silt, and clay. (sss) "Special landscape area (SLA)" means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants, recreational areas, areas irrigated with recycled water, or water features using recycled water. (ttt) "Sprinkler head" means a device which delivers water through a nozzle. (uuu) "Static water pressure" means the pipeline or municipal water supply pressure when water is not flowing.
(wv) "Station" means an area served by one valve or by a set of valves that operate simultaneously. (www) "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.
(xxx) "Submeter" means a metering device to measure water applied to the landscape that is installed after the primary utility water meter.
(yyy) "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. (zzz) "Valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system. (aaaa) 'Water conserving plant species" means a plant species identified as having a very low or low plant factor.
(bbbb) '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 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. (cccc) "Watering window" means the time of day irrigation is allowed. (dddd) "WUCOLS" means the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species published by the University of California Cooperative Extension, and the Department of Water Resources 2014. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
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Sec. 9-6.03 Provisions for new construction or rehabilitated landscapes.
The City of Los Banos may designate by mutual agreement, another agency to implement some or all of the requirements contained in this chapter. The City of Los Banos may collaborate with water purveyors to define each entity's specific responsibilities relating to this chapter. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017) Sec. 9-6.03.01 Compliance with Landscape Documentation Package. (a) Prior to construction, the City of Los Banos shall:
(1) Provide the project applicant with a copy of the ordinance and procedures for permits, plan checks, site plan review 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, site plan review 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, if other than the City of Los Banos. (b) Prior to construction, the project applicant shall:
(1) Submit a Landscape Documentation Package to the City of Los Banos. (c) Upon approval of the Landscape Documentation Package by the City of Los Banos, the project applicant shall:
(1) Receive a permit or approval of the plan check or site plan review 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 designee; and (3) Submit a copy of the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet to the City of Los Banos. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.03.02 Reserved.
Sec. 9-6.03.03 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);
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(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; and
(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;
(8) Water budget calculations:
(i) Maximum applied water allowance (MAWA), and
(ii) Estimated total water use (ETWU);
(3) Soil management report;
(4) Landscape design plan;
(5) Irrigation design plan; and
(6) Grading design plan. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017) Sec. 9-6.03.04 Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet.
(a) A project applicant shall complete the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet in Appendix B which contains information on the plant factor, irrigation method, irrigation efficiency, and area associated with each hydrozone. Calculations are then made to show that the evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF) for the landscape project does not exceed a factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for nonresidential areas, exclusive of special landscape areas. The ETAF for a landscape project is based on the plant factors and irrigation methods selected. The maximum applied water allowance is calculated based on the maximum ETAF allowed (0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for non-residential areas) and expressed as annual gallons required. The estimated total water use (ETWU) is calculated based on the plants used and irrigation method selected for the landscape design. ETWU must be below the MAWA. (1) In calculating 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. (b) Water budget calculations shall adhere to the following requirements:
(1) The plant factor used shall be from WU COLS or from horticultural researchers with academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The plant factor ranges from O to 0.1 for very low water using plants, 0.1 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.
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(3) All special landscape areas shall be identified and their water use calculated as shown in Appendix B.
(4) ETAF for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) special landscape areas shall not exceed 1.0. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.03.05 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 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 shall include:
(i) Soil texture;
(ii) Infiltration rate determined by laboratory test or soil texture infiltration rate table; (iii) pH;
(iv) Total soluble salts;
(v) Sodium;
(vi) Percent organic matter; and
(vii) Recommendations.
(C) In projects with multiple landscape installations (i.e., production home developments) a soil sampling rate of one in seven (7) lots or approximately fifteen (15%) percent will satisfy this requirement.
Large landscape projects shall sample at a rate equivalent to one in seven (7) lots. (2) The project applicant, or 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 City of Los Banos as part of the Landscape Documentation Package; or (B) If significant mass grading is planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the City of Los Banos 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 designee, shall submit documentation verifying implementation of soil analysis report recommendations to the City of Los Banos with certificate of completion. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
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Sec. 9-6.03.06 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. Methods to achieve water efficiency shall include one or more of the following:
{i) Protection and preservation of native species and natural vegetation; {ii) Selection of water-conserving plant tree and turf species, especially local native plants; {iii) Selection of plants based on local climate suitability, disease and pest resistance; (iv) Selection of trees based on approved local tree and tree shading guidelines, and size at maturity as appropriate for the planting area; as specified in the City of Los Banos Standards and Specifications;
(v) Selection of plants from approved local and regional landscape program plant lists as specified in the City of Los Banos Standards and Specifications; (vi) Selection of plants from local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines. (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 9-6.03.07(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. Methods to achieve water efficiency shall include one or more of the following:
(i) 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; (ii) 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]; allow for adequate soil volume for healthy root growth; and
(iii) Consider the solar orientation for plant placement to maximize summer shade and winter solar gain.
{D) Turf is not allowed on slopes greater than twenty-five (25%) percent where the toe of the slope is adjacent to an impermeable hardscape and where twenty-five (25%) percent means one foot of vertical elevation change for every four (4) feet of horizontal length (rise divided by run x 100 = slope percent). (E) High water use plants, characterized by a plant factor of 0.7 to 1.0, and turf are prohibited in street medians.
(F) 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. Refer to the local Fuel Modification Plan guidelines.
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(G) The use of invasive plant species, such as those listed by the California Invasive Plant Council, is strongly discouraged.
(H) 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. (8) 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) Soil Preparation, Mulch and Amendments.
(A) Prior to the planting of any materials, compacted soils shall be transformed to a friable condition. On engineered slopes, only amended planting holes need meet this requirement. (8) Soil amendments shall be incorporated according to recommendations of the soil report and what is appropriate for the plants selected (see Section 9-6.03.05). (C) For landscape installations, compost at a rate of a minimum of four (4) cubic yards per one thousand (1,000) square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six (6") inches into the soil. Soils with greater than six (6%) percent organic matter in the top six (6") inches of soil are exempt from adding compost and tilling.
(D) A minimum three (3") inch 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. To provide habitat for beneficial insects and other wildlife, up to five (5%) percent of the landscape area may be left without mulch. Designated insect habitat must be included in the landscape design plan as such.
(E) Stabilizing mulching products shall be used on slopes that meet current engineering standards.
(F) The mulching portion of the seed/mulch slurry in hydro-seeded applications shall meet the mulching requirement.
(G) Organic mulch materials made from recycled or post-consumer organic products shall take precedence over inorganic materials or virgin forest products unless the recycled post-consumer organic products are not locally available. Organic mulches are not required where prohibited by local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines or other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. (4) Implement practices that reduce the discharge of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. At a minimum the permittee shall implement landscape management measures that rely on non-chemical solutions, including:
(A) Create drought-resistant soils by amending soils with compost; (8) Create soil microbial community through the use of compost, compost tea, or inoculation; and
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(C) Use native and/or climate appropriate plants to reduce the amount of water, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers used.
(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);
(10) Identify location, installation details, and twenty-four (24) hour retention or infiltration capacity of any applicable stormwater best management practices that encourage on-site retention and infiltration of stormwater. Project applicants shall refer to the City Standards or Municipal Code or Regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any applicable stormwater technical requirements. Stormwater best management practices are encouraged in the landscape design plan and examples are provided in Section 9-6.03.16;
(11) Identify any applicable rain harvesting or catchment technologies as discussed in Section 9-
6.03.16 and their twenty-four (24) hour retention or infiltration capacity; (12) Identify any applicable graywater discharge piping, system components and area{s) of distribution;
(13) 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 (14) Bear the signature of a licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor, landscape designer 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.)(§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.03.07 Irrigation design plan.
(a) This section applies to landscaped areas requiring permanent irrigation, not areas that require temporary irrigation solely for the plant establishment period. 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.
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(1) System.
(A) Landscape water meters defined as a dedicated water service meter shall be installed for all non-residential irrigated landscapes of one thousand (1,000) square feet but not more than five thousand (5,000) square feet (the level at which Water Code Section 535 applies) and residential irrigated landscapes of five thousand (5,000) square feet or greater. A landscape water meter may be only a customer service meter dedicated to landscape use provided by the Public Works Department and paid for by the property owner.
(B) Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing either evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data and non-volatile memory shall be required for irrigation scheduling in all irrigation systems. (C) If the water pressure is below or exceeds the recommended pressure of the specified irrigation devices, the installation of a pressure regulating device is required to ensure that the dynamic pressure at each emission device is within the manufacturer's recommended pressure range for optimal performance.
(i) 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. (ii) 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), 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 connection of the water supply, to minimize water loss in case of an emergency (such as a main line break) or routine repair. (F) Approved backflow prevention devices shall be required to protect the water supply from contamination by the irrigation system. A project applicant shall refer to the City of Los Banos Standards and Specifications for additional backflow prevention requirements. (G) Flow sensors that detect high flow conditions created by system damage or malfunction are required for all on non-residential landscapes and residential landscapes of five thousand (5,000) square feet or larger.
(H) Master shut-off valves are required on all projects except landscapes that make use of technologies that allow for the individual control of sprinklers that are individually pressurized in a system equipped with low pressure shut down features.
(I) 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. (J) Relevant information from the soil management plan, such as soil and infiltration rate, shall be utilized when designing irrigation systems.
(K) The design of the irrigation system shall conform to the hydrozones of the landscape design plan.
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(L) The irrigation system must be designed and installed to meet, at a minimum, the irrigation efficiency criteria as described in Section 9-6.03.04 regarding the maximum applied water allowance. (M) All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers'/lnternational Code Council's (ASABE/ICC) 802-2014 "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard." All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape must document a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher using the protocol defined in ASABE/ICC 802-2014.
(N) It is highly recommended that the project applicant inquire with the Public Works Department about peak water operating demands (on the water supply system) and water restrictions that may impact the effectiveness of the irrigation system.
(0) In mulched planting areas, the use of low volume irrigation is required to maximize water infiltration into the root zone.
(P) Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall have matched precipitation rates, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's recommendations. (Q) Head to head coverage is recommended. However, sprinkler spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible distribution uniformity using the manufacturer's recommendations. (R) Swing joints or other riser-protection components are required on all risers subject to damage that are adjacent to hardscapes or in high traffic areas of turfgrass. (S) Check valves or anti-drain valves are required on all sprinkler heads where low point drainage could occur.
(T) Areas of turf less than ten (1 O') feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or other means that produces no runoff or overspray. (U) Overhead irrigation shall not be permitted within twenty-four (24.) inches of any nonpermeable 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 or City approved material. These restrictions may be modified if:
(i) The landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or (ii) The adjacent non-permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain entirely to landscaping; or
(iii) 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 9-6.03.07(a)(1)(1). Prevention of overspray and runoff must be confirmed during the irrigation audit.
(V) Slopes greater than twenty-five (25%) percent shall not be irrigated with an irrigation system with an application 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.
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(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, ground covers, and turf to facilitate the appropriate irrigation of trees. The mature size and extent of the root zone shall be considered when designing irrigation for the tree.
(D) Individual hydrozones that mix plants of moderate and low water use, or moderate and high water use, may be allowed if:
(i) Plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the respective plant water uses and their plant factor; or
(ii) 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 (9-6.08 Part A). This table can also assist with The City of Los Banos 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 9-6.03.14; (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.) (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017) Sec. 9-6.03.08 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.
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(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. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.03.09 Certificate of completion.
(a) The certificate of completion (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 "asbuilt" or record drawings shall be included with the certification; (B) A diagram of the irrigation plan showing hydrozones shall be kept with the irrigation controller for subsequent management purposes.
(3) Irrigation scheduling parameters used to set the controller (see Section 9-6.03.1 O); (4) Landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule (see Section 9-6.03.11 );
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(5) Irrigation audit report (see Section 9-6.03.12); and (6) Soil analysis report, if not submitted with Landscape Documentation Package, and documentation verifying implementation of soil report recommendations (see Section 9-6.03.05). (b) The project applicant shall:
(1) Submit the signed certificate of completion to the City of Los Banos for review; (2) Ensure that copies of the approved certificate of completion are submitted to the Public Works Department and property owner or designee.
(c) The City of Los Banos 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 City of Los Banos shall provide information to the project applicant regarding reapplication, appeal, or other assistance.(§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.03.10 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 restricted to certain days and times at all times during the year.
It is unlawful for any person to use City supplied water for irrigation of lawn, landscaping, et cetera, between the hours of 11 :00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on any day of the week, year round. Usage of water for the aforesaid purposes shall be restricted year round to Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday before 11 :00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. on the even numbered side of any street and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday before 11 :00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. on the odd numbered side of any street. Watering shall be prohibited on Monday. "Evennumbered side of any street" shall mean that side of the street on which the house numbers end in even figures. "Odd-numbered side of any street" shall mean that side of the street on which the house numbers end in odd figures. New plantings, such as new lawns, ground coverings, or bedding plants may be watered every day before 11 :00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. providing the following conditions are met:
(A) New lawns, ground coverings, or bedding plants shall not include reseeding of existing lawns or replacement of existing ground cover, or bedding plants, unless the new plantings, reseeding of existing lawns or replacement of existing ground cover, or bedding plants, complies with this new ordinance. If it does comply, these areas can be watered every day before 11 :00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. for a period of one year from planting date. The compliance with this ordinance for existing lawns and replacement of existing cover, or bedding plants will be determined by the Public Works Department upon submittal of the required information; and
(B) New lawns, ground coverings, or bedding plants shall be considered new for a period of one year from planting date.
(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
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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;
(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. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017) Sec. 9-6.03.11 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; auditing; adjustment and repair of the irrigation system and its components; aerating and dethatching turf areas; topdressing with compost; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; weeding in all landscape areas, and removing any 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 or with components with greater efficiency. (d) A project applicant is encouraged to implement established landscape industry sustainable best practices for all landscape maintenance activities. (e) Implement practices that reduce the discharge of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. At a minimum the permittee shall implement landscape management measures that rely on non-chemical solutions, including:
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(1) Practice grasscycling on decorative turf landscapes to reduce water use and the need for fertilizers;
(2) Keeping grass clippings and leaves away from waterways and out of the street using mulching, composting, or landfilling;
(3) Preventing application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers during irrigation or within fortyeight (48) hours of predicted rainfall with greater than fifty (50%) percent probability as predicted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA);
(4) Limiting or replacing herbicide and pesticide use (e.g., conducting manual weed and insect removal);
(5) Prohibiting application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers as required by the regulations DPR 11-004 Prevention of Surface Water Contamination by Pesticides enacted by the Department of Pesticide Regulation; and
(6) Reducing mowing of grass to allow for greater pollutant removal, but not jeopardizing public safety.(§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.03.12 Irrigation audit, irrigation survey, and irrigation water use analysis. (a) All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a City irrigation auditor or a third party certified landscape irrigation auditor. Landscape audits shall not be conducted by the person who designed the landscape or installed the landscape.
(b) In large projects or projects with multiple landscape installations (i.e., production home developments) an auditing rate of one in seven (7) lots or approximately fifteen (15%) percent will satisfy this requirement.
(c) For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed after December 1, 2015, as described in Section 9-6.01 .01:
(1) The project applicant shall submit an irrigation audit report with the certificate of completion to the City of Los Banos 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, including configuring irrigation controllers with application rate, soil types, plant factors, slope, exposure and any other factors necessary for accurate programming; (2) The City of Los Banos 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.(§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.03.13 Irrigation efficiency.
For the purpose of determining maximum applied water allowance, average irrigation efficiency is assumed to be 0.75 for overhead spray devices and 0.81 for drip system devices.(§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
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Sec. 9-6.03.14 Recycled water_
(a) The installation of recycled water irrigation systems shall allow for the current and future use of recycled water.
(b) All recycled water irrigation systems shall be designed and operated in accordance with all applicable local and State laws.
(c) Landscapes using recycled water are considered special landscape areas. The ET adjustment factor for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) special landscape areas shall not exceed 1.0. (§ 1, Ord.1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.03.15 Grayv,;ater systems.
Graywater systems promote the efficient use of water and are encouraged to assist in on-site landscape irrigation. All graywater systems shall conform to the California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5, Chapter 16) and any applicable local ordinance standards. Refer to Section 9-6.01 .01 (c) for the applicability of this chapter to landscape areas less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet with the estimated total water use met entirely by graywater. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017) Sec. 9-6.03.16 Stormwater management and rainwater retention. (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 rainwater retention and infiltration are encouraged.
(b) Project applicants shall refer to the City of Los Banos Public Works Department for information on any applicable stormwater technical requirements. (c) All planted landscape areas are required to have friable soil to maximize water retention and infiltration. Refer to Section 9-6.03.06(a)(3).
(d) It is strongly recommended that landscape areas be designed for capture and infiltration capacity that is sufficient to prevent runoff from impervious surfaces (i.e., roof and paved areas) from either:
(1) the one inch, twenty-four (24) hour rain event; or (2) the 85th percentile, twenty-four (24) hour rain event, and/or additional capacity as required by any applicable local, regional, State or Federal regulation. (e) It is recommended that stormwater projects incorporate any of the following elements to improve on-site stormwater and dry weather runoff capture and use:
(1) Grade impervious surfaces, such as driveways, during construction to drain to vegetated areas.
(2) Minimize the area of impervious surfaces such as paved areas, roof and concrete driveways. (3) Incorporate pervious or porous surfaces (e.g., permeable pavers or blocks, pervious or porous concrete, etc.) that minimize runoff.
(4) Direct runoff from paved surfaces and roof areas into planting beds or landscaped areas to maximize site water retention.
(5) Incorporate rain gardens, cisterns, and other rain harvesting or catchment.
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(6) Incorporate infiltration beds, swales, basins and drywalls to retain stormwater and increase percolation into the soil.
(7) Consider constructed wetlands and ponds that retain water, handle excess flow, and filter pollutants. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.03.17 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) The City of Los Banos shall provide information to owners of permitted renovations and new, single-family residential homes regarding the design, installation, management, and maintenance of water efficient landscapes based on a water budget.
(b) Model Homes. All model homes shall be landscaped and use signs and written information to demonstrate the principles of water efficient landscapes described in this chapter. ( 1) Signs shall be used to identify the model as an example of water efficient landscape featuring elements such as hydrozones, irrigation equipment, and others that contribute to the overall water efficient theme. Signage shall include information about the site water use as designed per the local ordinance; specify who designed and installed the water efficient landscape; and demonstrate low water use approaches to landscaping such as using native plants, graywater systems, and rainwater catchment systems. (2) Information shall be provided about designing, installing, managing, and maintaining water efficient landscapes. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017) Sec. 9-6.03.18 Environmental review.
(a) The City of Los Banos must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as appropriate.
(b) The City of Los Banos will:
(1) Evaluate pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers used and application activities performed and identify pollution prevention and source control opportunities. (2) Collect and properly dispose of unused pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. (3) Record the types and amounts of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers used in the City by the City.(§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.04 Provisions for existing landscapes.
The City of Los Banos may by mutual agreement, designate another agency, such as a water purveyor, to implement some or all of the requirements contained in this chapter. Local agencies may collaborate with water purveyors to define each entity's specific responsibilities relating to this chapter. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
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Sec. 9-6.04.01 Irrigation audit, irrigation survey, and irrigation water use analysis. (a) This Section 9-6.04.01, shall apply to all existing landscapes that were installed before December 1, 2015 and are over one acre in size.
(1) For all landscapes in subsection (a) that have a water meter, the City of Los Banos 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.S)(ETo)(LA)(0.62).
(2) For all landscapes in subsection (a) that do not have a meter, the City of Los Banos 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. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.04.02 Water waste prevention.
(a) No property owner or responsible person shall allow or permit water waste resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation by allowing or permitting 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. No person shall allow water to run or waste from one's property onto a City street or right-of-way to such an extent that water shall flow In the street/gutter excessively beyond the frontage of the property occupied by such person; nor to flow excessively off the occupied property into the street/gutter; nor to continuously fall upon a public right-of-way or adjoining property such as to significantly contribute to gutter flow; nor to excessively flow onto or continuously upon adjoining properties or an alley.
(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. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.05 Effective precipitation.
The City of Los Banos may consider effective precipitation (twenty-five (25%) percent of annual precipitation) in tracking water use and may use the following equation to calculate maximum applied water allowance: MAWA = (ETo - Eppt)(0.62)[(0.55 x LA) + (0.45 x SLA)] for residential areas. MAWA = (ETo - Eppt)(0.62)[(0.45 x LA)+ (0.55 x SLA)] for non-residential areas. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017) Sec. 9-6.06 Reporting.
(a) The City of Los Banos shall report on implementation and enforcement by December 31, 2015. Subsequently, reporting will be due by January 31st of each year. Reports should be submitted as follows.
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(b) The City of Los Banos is to address the following:
(1) State whether you are adopting a single agency ordinance or a regional agency alliance ordinance, and the date of adoption or anticipated date of adoption. (2) Define the reporting period. The reporting period shall be for the calendar year. (3) State if using a locally modified Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) or the MWELO. If using a locally modified WELO, how is it different than MWELO, is it at least as efficient as MWELO, and are there any exemptions specified?
(4) State the entity responsible for implementing the ordinance. (5) State number and types of projects subject to the ordinance during the specified reporting period.
(6) State the total area (in square feet or acres) subject to the ordinance over the reporting period, if available.
(7) Provide the number of new housing starts, new commercial projects, and landscape retrofits during the reporting period.
(8) Describe the procedure for review of projects subject to the ordinance. (9) Describe actions taken to verify compliance. Is a plan check performed; if so, by what entity? Is a site inspection performed; if so, by what entity? Is a post-installation audit required; if so, by whom? (10) Describe enforcement measures.
(11) Explain challenges to implementing and enforcing the ordinance. (12) Describe educational and other needs to properly apply the ordinance. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff.
July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.07 Fees.
Landscape and irrigation plan review and inspection fees shall be paid to the City Public Works Department when landscape and irrigation plans are submitted. The amount of the fee shall be established by City Council resolution as recommended by the Planning Commission.(§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017) Sec. 9-6.08 Inspection.
Upon installation of landscaping and irrigation systems, the installer must contact the Public Works Department to request an inspection for compliance with the approved plans before a certificate of occupancy will be issued by the Public Works Department. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017) Sec. 9-6.09 Penalties and remedies.
(a) It is unlawful to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. Violation of this chapter may be charged as either an infraction or a misdemeanor. Upon conviction of a misdemeanor, a person shall be subject to payment of a fine, or imprisonment, or both, not to exceed the limits set forth in California Government Code Section 36901 .
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(b) In addition to any other remedy or penalty set forth in this chapter or this Code, administrative penalties may be imposed pursuant to applicable provisions of Chapter 11 Title 4 of this Code against any responsible party, in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Imposition, enforcement, collection and administrative review of administrative penalties imposed shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 11 Title 4 of this Code.
(c) Remedies under this chapter are in addition to, and do not supersede or limit, any and all other remedies, civil (including, but not limited to, an equitable action for injunctive relief or an action at law for damages) or criminal. The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
Sec. 9-6.10 Appeals.
(a) Except where an appeals or hearing procedure is otherwise set forth in this chapter, the applicant or any affected person of a final decision or action by City staff concerning a permit, application, or approval may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk, setting forth the specific grounds thereof.
(b) Notice of such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date written notice of such action appealed from was mailed or personally delivered to the appellant. (c) The City Clerk shall forthwith set a date for hearing before City Manager or City Manager's designee and shall give the appellant at least five (5) calendar days' notice of the time and place of said hearing.
(d) At such hearing the appellant shall show cause on the grounds specified in the notice of appeal why the action excepted to should not be approved. The City Manager or City Manager's designee, may continue the hearing from time to time. The findings on the appeal shall be final and conclusive in the matter. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
APPENDIX A Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table
City of Los Banos:
Annual
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec ETo
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
* 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;
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3) Reference Evapotranspiration for California, University of California, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources {1987) Bulletin 1922;
4) Determining Daily Reference Evapotranspiration, Cooperative Extension UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources {1987), Publication Leaflet 21426. {§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
APPENDIX B Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WOR,KSHEET
This worksheet is filled out by lhe p,oject applicant and it fs a required element or the landscape Documentation Package.
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APPENDIX C Certificate of Completion Package
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
This certificate is filled out by the project applicant upon completion of the landscape project.
PART 1. PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET
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· Project Name
Name of Project App1Jc.;,nt
Company
Clly
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Pro ect Address and Location:
Street Address
I Zip Cade
Pro Ow~er or his.lher des1 nee:
Name
Company
City
Property Owner
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Telepllone No.
Fax No.
Email Address
5',eet Addre$$
State I Zipeocte
I Parcel, tract or lot number, if available.
1 Latitudell.ongitude (optional)
Telephone No.
Fax No.
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"I/we Qe,tify 1hal I/We have received copies of all the clocYmeots within the Landscape Documentation Package and the Certificate of Completion and that it is our responsibility to see that the project is mainlained in accordance with the Landscape and Irrigation Ma.intenance Schedule." Property OWner Signalure Oate
Please answer the questions below~
1. Date the Land&cape Documentation Package was submitted lo the local agency ____ _
2. Date the Landscaspe Coc1.1mentation Package was approved by the local agency_,,,.._-.,,-,.....,
3. Date lhat a copy or the Water Efficient landscape Work.sheet (Including the Waler Budget Calculation) was su.'l>mltted to the local water purveyor ____ _
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PART 2, CERT&F•CATION OF INSTALLATION ACCORDING TO THE LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION
PACKAGE
·vwe certify that based 1.ipon periodic site observations, the wo.rk has been completed in accordance with the ordinance and that 1he landscape planting arid Irrigation iM1allatlon oonform with the criteria and specifications of the approved Landscape Documentation Package." Signature• Date
- Name (print) Teles,hor,e No.
Fax No.
Title Email Address
License No, or Certification No,
Company -- StreetAddllt~ . -
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City State I Zip Code
•Sigoer of the landscape design plan, signer of the Irrigation plan. or a liceosed landscape contractor.
PART 3, IRRIGATlON SCHEDULING
AttactJ parameters for setting the irrigatiora sdledule on controller per ordinance s«tlon 9-6.03.10.
PART 4. SCHEDULE OF LANDSCAPE ANO IRRIGATION MAtNTENANCE Attach schedule of Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance per ordinance Section 9-6.03.11, PARTS. LANDSCAPE IRR!GATION AUDIT REPORT
Attach Landscape Irrigation Audit Report per ordinance Sec:tlon 9-6.03.12.
PART 6. SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT
Attach soll analysis report, if not previousty submitted with the Landscape 00Cijmenta1ion Package per ordinanoe Section 9-6.03.05. · Attach documenttrtion verifying implementation of recommeodations from soit analysis report per Ofdinance Section 9..S.03.05.
(§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017)
APPENDIX D Prescriptive Compliance Option
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(a) This appendix contains prescriptive requirements which may be used as a compliance option to the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
(b) Compliance with the following items is mandatory and must be documented on a landscape plan in order to use the prescriptive compliance option:
(1) Submit a Landscape Documentation Package which includes the following elements:
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(A) Date;
(8) Project applicant;
(C) Project address (if available, parcel and/or lot number(s)); (D) Total landscape area (square feet), including a breakdown of turf and plant material; (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) Contact information for the project applicant and property owner; (H) Applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the requirements of the prescriptive compliance option to the MWELO."
(2) Incorporate compost at a rate of at least four (4) cubic yards per one thousand (1,000) square feet to a depth of six (6") inches into landscape area (unless contra-indicated by a soil test). (3) Plant material shall comply with all of the following:
(A) For residential areas, install climate adapted plants that require occasional, little or no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for seventy-five (75%) percent of the plant area excluding edibles and areas using recycled water; For non-residential areas, install climate adapted plants that require occasional, little or no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for one hundred (100%) percent of the plant area excluding edibles and areas using recycled water; (8) A minimum three (3") inch 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.
(4) Turf shall comply with all of the following:
(A) Turf shall not exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of the landscape area in residential areas, and there shall be no turf in non-residential areas;
(8) Turf shall not be planted on sloped areas which exceed a slope of one foot vertical elevation change for every four (4') feet of horizontal length;
(C) Turf is prohibited in parkways less than ten (10') feet wide, unless the parkway is adjacent to a parking strip and used to enter and exit vehicles. Any turf in parkways must be irrigated by sub-surface irrigation or by other technology that creates no overspray or runoff. (5) Irrigation systems shall comply with the following:
(A) Automatic irrigation controllers are required and must use evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data.
(8) Irrigation controllers shall be of a type which does not lose programming date in the event the primary power source is interrupted.
(C) Pressure regulators shall be installed on the irrigation system to ensure the dynamic pressure of the system is within the manufacturer's recommended pressure range. (D) Manual shut-off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) shall be installed as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply.
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(E) All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the ANSI standard, ASABE/ICC 802-2014, "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard." All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape must document a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher using the protocol defined in ASABE/ICC 802-2014.
(c) At the time of final inspection, the permit applicant must provide the owner of the property with a certificate of completion, certificate of installation, irrigation schedule, and a schedule of landscape and irrigation maintenance. (§ 1, Ord. 1156, eff. July 7, 2017) http://qcode.us/codes/losbanos/view.php?topic=9-6&showAll=1 &frames=on
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APPENDIX F
Water Rate Schedule
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Public Utility Rates
The following is the current rate for services effective July 1, 2019. Questions regarding rates and or billing inquiries should be addressed to the Finance department at (209) 827-7000. You can also inquire in person at the Los Banos City Hall located at 520 "J" Street, Los Banos CA 93635.
Residential: {Monthly)
Water: $21.99 Minimum base rate per month (Allowance of 1,500 cubic feet per month) +$ 1. 70 Overage cost per 100 cubic feet
For multiple family units greater than one unit on one meter: minimum rate plus $7.82 per unit.
Wastewater Collection: $19.67. Flat charge monthly rate.
For multiple dwellings or trailer parks with a common sewer: $19.67 + $19.67 per each unit in excess of one.
Wastewater Treatment: $8.56 Flat charge monthly rate.
For multiple dwellings or trailer parks with a common sewer: $8.56 + $8.56 per each unit in excess of one.
Deposits: $200.00 per account.
Meter Tests: $25.00 Deposit, returnable if meter registers over two percent more than actual flow.
Late Charges: 15% charge of billing for water, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, and garbage disposal.
Delinquency Administration Processing Fee: $50.00 for water, wastewater treatment, wastewater collection, and garbage disposal.
Returned Check Fee: $35.00
Commercial: {Monthly)
Water
For meters less than l "
For meters more than l" - 1 1/2"
For meters more than 1 1/2" - 2"
For meters more than 2" to 3"
For meters more than 3" to 4"
$21. 99 per month
$26. 78 per month
$30.86 per month
$35.24 per month
$44.03 per month
For meters over 4" - the minimum monthly charge shall be as determined by the Public Works Department and the City Engineer.
Allowance amount = 1,500 cubic feet per month any usage over 1500 cubic feet during a one month reading cycle will be charged at $1. 70 per 100 cubic feet Wastewater Collection
$ 39.33 Monthly flat rate
For hotels & motels $39.33 per month+
$9. 70 per room with kitchen facility
$4.90 per room without kitchen facilities.
$ .89 Schools - per student per month
$ 19.67 for places of religious worship per month
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Wastewater Treatment
$ 1. 73 Schools - per student per month
$ 1.47 per 100 cu ft of water used for standard industrial $ 1.87 per 100 cu ft of water used for bakeries, restaurants, dry cleaning, motion picture theaters, packing sheds, and dry process dairy products
$ 2.45 per 100 cu ft of water used for meat products
Deposits: $200.00 per account.
Meter Tests: $25.00 Deposit, returnable if meter registers over two percent more than actual flow.
Late Charges: 15% charge of billing for water, wastewater treatment, wastewater collection, and garbage disposal.
Delinquency Processing Fee: $50.00 for water, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, and garbage disposal.
Returned Check Fee: $35.00 per returned transaction.
Refuse Collection Rate Schedule Monthly Rates as of 7/1/2019 Residential Service
Garbage Service includes a blue 96 gallon recycling cart, a green 96 gallon cart, and a choice of either a 64 gallon or 96 gray gallon cart for trash:
Gray Cart:
Curb side pick up
Commercial Service
64 gallon cart: $34.56 per can
96 gallon cart: $51.85 per can
Pick ups per week
Bins
1 Yard Bin
1 1/2 Yard Bin
3 Yard Bin
6 Yard Bin
8 Yard Bin
Bins
3YARD
6YARD
1 $103.77
$119.30
$194.60
$308.82
$414.73
64 Gallon ( art
$39.32
2 3
$153.10 $207.51
$184.11 $249.01
$352.74 $511.08
$573.53 $794.07
$705.88 $970.59
Delivery Charge
$28.74
$28.74
4 $261.99
$324.27
$640.76
$1,014.71
$1,235.30
One Dump
$72.07
$114.37
96 Gallon Cart
$58.98
5 $313.86
$415.05
$762.73
$1,235.30
$1,477.96
6 $373.59
$474.71
$874.21
$1,455.85
$1,720.57
Extra Dumps
$72.07
$114.37
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Commercial Recyclable Materials
96 gallon cart
1.5 cu yd container
3 cu yd container
6 cu yd container
$5.55
$73.42
$123.98
$206.27
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APPENDIX G
Water Conservation Educational Materials
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Water Conservation Measures (June 2017)
Click here for the new Water Irrigation Schedule ( updated June 15, 2017) As we move into the summer months and experience a much warmer climate, we understand that lawns, plants, and trees will require more water in order to thrive. Although more water may be necessary for maintaining your landscape, water conservation remains a priority for our community.
We ask that you please continue your conservation efforts and use water wisely. Thank you for taking an active role in our community as we all work together to help conserve our water supply.
The City of Los Banos has changed landscape watering to three days per week. When your street address ends with an odd number, your watering days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. When your street address ends with an even number, your watering days are Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. No landscaping should be irrigated on Monday. Watering times have not changed and will remain in effect year round. No watering is allowed between the hours of 11 :00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Please re-program your sprinkler timers to conform to our new watering schedule. If you would like assistance in setting your timers, please contact us at (209) 827-7056 to schedule an appointment.
Under the Governor's recent drought mandate, watering is prohibited during a rain event of any measurable rain, as well as 48 hours following a rain event. Landscape irrigation systems will need to be set to "OFF" and/or "RAIN OFF" during a rain event and 48 hours following a rain event.
Watering during or following a rain event is a violation and subject to a written citation. Please practice conservation throughout your home. Together, we can protect our precious water resource.
Thank you for your continued cooperation during this season.
What does the City consider a wasteful use of water?
• Over-watering where the water has created a sponge-like effect on the property. • Water that is running down the street or onto the sidewalks. • Watering in the rain or 48 hours after a rain event.
• Watering on a day that is not allotted to your address number. • Sprinklers that are consistently watering the sidewalk instead of the yard. • Water customers who appear to be ignoring the City's watering program.
What are the deterrents and how do they work?
If a City employee notices water waste occurring, the customer will be cited with a $15 fine payable to the City of Los Banos. The fine will be increased to $30 for a second citation and $75 for a third citation.
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The City of Los Banos asks you to ...
PLEASE CONTINUE TO
CONSERVE WATER
Your watering schedule d~pends on the ·last number
of your street address
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WATER ON: ~
TUESDAY, THURSDAY & !
SATURDAY !
WATER ON:
SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY &
FRIDAY
DO NOT water between the hours of 11 : 00 am and 7 : 00 pm
NO WATERING ON MONDAY
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LOsBanos
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June 1, 2019
Dear Water Consumer:
City of Los Banos
Public Works Department
411 Madison Avenue
Los Banos, CA 93635
Telephone: 209 827-7056
Fax: 209 827-7069
www.losbanos.org
Our lives and economy depend on having a reliable supply of clean, fresh water. In order to provide this, the staff of the City of Los Banos Public Works Department spends a substantial amount of hours monitoring and testing the water delivered to your home, to ensure its quality.
It is a pleasure to report that the results of drinking water testing done throughout the year 2018 have met all regulated Environmental Protection Agency and State of California Drinking Water Testing Requirements. The attached report provides detailed information regarding our testing requirements and their results.
English and Spanish versions of this document are available at:
http://www.losbanos.org/2018-drinking-water-consumer-confidence-report-english/ You may also visit us at 411 Madison Avenue for a printed copy. Additionally, if you have any questions or comments regarding this report, please feel free to contact Randy Williamson, of the Public Works staff at (209) 827-7056.
Para una version en espanol ir al:
http://www.losbanos.org/2018-drinking-water-consumer-confidence-report-spanishl.
Usted tambien puede obtener una copia en la oficina principal del Departamento de Public Works, ubicado en el 411 Madison Avenue.
Sincerely,
9dar{ Pach.in
Mark Fachin, P. E.
Public Works Director/City Engineer
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City of Los Banos
2018 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report
This report contains important information on your drinking water.
Este informe contiene informaci6n muy importante sobre su agua potable. Para una version en espanol ir al www.LosBanos.org, menu de Enlaces Rapidos (Quick Links), Documentos de Public Works (Documents of Public Works). Usted tambien puede obtener una copia en la oficina principal del Departamento de Public Works, ubicado en el 411 Madison Avenue.
The information gathered here is compiled from the testing of all drinking water sources, which the City of Los Banos uses to provide potable drinking water to your homes and businesses. During the 2018 Calendar Year, your tap water was tested for all regulated Primary Maximum Contaminant Levels for EPA and State testing requirements for drinking water. The water system did exceed in one well the Secondary Contaminant Level for MTBE, which will be explained later in the report. This report includes information regarding where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to State water quality standards. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. Listed in the tables of this report are the contaminants found in your drinking water. If you would like additional water quality information or have any questions regarding the information covered in this report, you may contact the Public Works Department or Greg Pimentel, Assistant Public Works Director at (209) 827-7056.
As a resident, you may participate in decisions that affect drinking water quality. City Council meetings are scheduled at 7:00 P.M. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. City Council meetings are open to the public, and are televised on Cable Channel 96 and available on the internet at www.LosBanos.org . For more information, call (209) 827-7056.
WHERE YOUR DRINKING WATER COMES FROM
The City of Los Banos owns and operates thirteen approved groundwater production wells that work in conjunction with each other to provide adequate pressure and volume to your location. These groundwater extraction wells draw water at various depths from water producing zones called "Aquifers." Clay layers separate each of the zones. These wells are located in and around the City Limits at various locations. The City owns the land immediately around these wells and restricts any activity that could contaminate them.
A Source Water Assessment was conducted for the active water supply wells of the City of Los Banos Water System in December 2001. The sources are considered most vulnerable to the following activities associated with contaminants detected in the water supply:
Agricultural Drainage Fleet/Truck/Bus Terminals Rental Yards Apartments & Condominiums Food Processing Hardware/Lumber Yards/Parts Stores Automobile Body Shops Housing (high density) RV/Mini Storage Automobile Car Washes Machine Shops Historic Gas Stations Automobile Gas Stations Medical/Dental Offices/Clinics Septic Systems (Low Density) Automobile repair Shops Office Buildings/Complexes Septic Systems (High Density) Chemical/Petroleum Pipelines Parks Sewer Collection Systems Drinking Water Treatment Plants Pesticide/Fertilizer/Petroleum Storage & Transfer Areas Dry Cleaners Photo Processing/Printing Veterinary Offices/Clinics Fertilizer/Pesticide/Herbicide App. Schools Wood/Pulp/Paper Processing ll Page
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The sources are considered most vulnerable to the following activities not associated with any detected contaminants:
Airports I Historic Waste Dumps/Landfills
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations I Known Contaminant Plumes Wells (agricultural/irrigation)
A copy of the complete assessment may be viewed at the City of Los Banos Public Works Department, 411 Madison Avenue. You may request a summary of the assessment be sent to you by contacting the Public Works Department at (209) 827-7056.
IS YOUR WATER TREATED WITH ANY CHEMICALS?
The answer is yes. Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite) and Fluoride (Sodium Fluoride) are introduced to the system as the water is pumped from the wells. Chlorine is used to disinfect drinking water. Fluoride is added for dental health. Both chemicals are monitored daily to ensure concentrations are kept at regulated levels. For additional information on the internet regarding Fluoridation you may access:
http://www.waterboards.ca.govldrinking water/certlic/drinkinqwater/Fluoridation.shtml
IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION
Drinking Water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.
Immune-compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV / AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. USEPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791)
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
A.) Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
B.) Inorganic Contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining and farming.
C.) Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses.
D.) Radioactive contaminants that are naturally-occurring, or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
E.) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also, come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, agricultural application, and septic systems. 21Page
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In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Department regulations also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
The following tables are based on testing taken during the 2018 Calendar year. The State allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are more than one year old. Contaminant testing for certain unregulated contaminants and some radiological contaminants were only required to be tested once and the results are indicated. Some contaminants are tested more than once a year and each month a test was taken will be indicated in the tables.
TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE TABLES:
MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVEL (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary MCLs are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.
MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVEL GOAL (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
MAXIMUM RESIDUAL DISINFECTANT LEVEL (MRDL): The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
MAXIMUM RESIDUAL DISINFECTANT LEVEL GOAL (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
PUBLIC HEAL TH GOAL (PHG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water, below which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency.
PRIMARY DRINKING WATER STANDARD (PDWS): MCLs and MRDLs for contaminants that affect health, along with their monitoring and reporting requirements and water treatment requirements.
REGULATORY ACTION LEVEL (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
PARTS PER MILLION (PPM): or milligrams per liter. It means one part per million parts.
PARTS PER BILLION (PPB): or micrograms per liter. It means one part per billion parts.
PARTS PER TRILLION (PPT): This means 1 part per trillion parts.
PICO CURIES PER LITER (pCi / L): A measure of radioactivity.
NONE DETECTED (N/D): Contaminant not detected.
NOT APPLICABLE (N/A): Does not apply.
TREATMENT TECHNIQUE (TT}: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
COLIFORM BACTERIA-DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Microbiological Highest Number Number of MCL MCLG Typical Source of Contaminant of Detections Months in Bacteria
Violation
Total Coliform 3.1 0 More than one sample a 0 Naturally present in Bacteria Tested month with a detection the environment
Weekly2018
Fecal Coliform or 0 0 A routine sample and a 0 Human and animal E. Coli repeat sample detect fecal waste
Total Coliform; either
sample also detects
Fecal Coliform or E. Coli
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FECAL BACTERIA INDICATOR-POSITIVE GROUND WATER SAMPLES
Microbiological Total No.of Sample MCL PHG Typical Source of Contaminants Detections Dates [MRDL] (MCLG) Contaminant [MRDLG)
E.Coli 0 N/A 0 (0) Human and animal
fecal waste
Enterococci 0 N/A TT N/A Human and animal
fecal waste
Coliphage 0 N/A TT N/A Human and animal
fecal waste
DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS
Contaminant Date(s) Unit of MCLor PUG Average Range of Source of Tested Measurement MRDL (MCLG) Detected Detection Contaminants Or Level
MRDLG
HAAS Feb. May PPB 60 N/A 2.4 ND-7.3 By-product of
(Haloacetic Acids) Aug. Nov. drinking water
2018 disinfection
TTHMS Feb. May PPB 80 N/A 16 1.7 - 34 By-product of
(Total Aug. Nov. drinking water
Trihalomethanes) 2018 disinfection
Chlorine Daily PPM 4.0as 4.0as 0.51 0.45-0.62 Drinking water 2018 CL2 CL2 disinfectant added for
treatment
PRIMARY INORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Contaminant Date(s) Unit of MCL PHG Average Range of Source of Tested Measurement (MCLG) Detected Detection Contaminants Level
Arsenic July PPB 10 4 6 3.8-7.8 Erosion of natural
2017 deposits; runoff from
orchards
Barium July PPM l 2 0.08 ND-0.12 Erosion of natural
2017 deposits
Total July PPB 50 (100) 32 18-43 Erosion of natural
Chromium 2017 deposits; discharge from
steel and pulp mills and
chrome plating
Nitrate Jan. PPM 45 45 22 6.7 - 35 Leaching from livestock As nitrate 2017 confinement areas;
leaching from fertilizer
use; leaching from septic
tanks. Erosion of natural
deposits.
Nitrate+ Jan. PPB 10 0 5.5 1.4-8.6 Leaching from livestock Nitrate as N Apr. confinement areas;
Jul. leaching from fertilizer
Oct. use; leaching from septic
2018
tanks. Erosion of natural
deposits.
Chromium VI Jul. PPB 10 (0.02) 28 7.1- 44 See Health Information 2018 on Chromium on Page 5
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Fluoride** July PPM 2.0 1.0 0.09 ND-0.13 Erosion of natural (naturally- 2017 deposits
occurring)
** Our water system treats your drinking water by adding fluoride to the naturally-occurring fluoride, in order to promote dental health in consumers. The fluoride levels in the treated water are tested daily and maintained within a range of 0.6 to 1.2 ppm, as required by the SWRCB.
HEALTH STATEMENT ON ARSENIC
While your drinking water meets the Federal and State standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic.
The arsenic standard balances the current understanding of arsenic's possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.
HEALTH STATEMENT ON NITRATE
Your drinking water meets the State standard for Nitrate; however it does contain low levels of Nitrate. Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 45 parts per million is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. Such Nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the infants' blood to carry oxygen, resulting in a serious illness; symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of skin. Nitrate levels above 45 parts per million may also affect the ability of the blood to carry oxygen in other individuals, such as pregnant women and those with certain specific enzyme deficiencies. If you are caring for an infant, or you are pregnant, you should ask advice from your health care provider. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity.
HEAL TH STATEMENT ON LEAD
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Los Banos is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in household or Private-property plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using the water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa. gov/safewaterllead.
HEALTH INFORMATION ON CHROMIUM
Chromium is a metallic element in the periodic table. It is odorless and tasteless. Chromium is found naturally in rocks, plants, soil and volcanic dust, humans and animals. The most common forms of chromium in the environment are trivalent (chromium-3), hexavalent (chromium-6) and the metal form, chromium-0. Chromium-3 occurs naturally in many vegetables, fruits, meats, grains and yeast. Chromium-6 is generally produced by industrial processes and can also be naturally-occurring. Chromium-a is generally produced by industrial processes. Chromium-3 is a nutritionally essential element in humans and is often added to vitamins as a dietary supplement. Chromium-3 has relatively low toxicity and would be a concern in drinking water only at very high levels of contamination, unlike chromium-6 and -0, which are more toxic and pose potential health risks to people.
Some people who use water containing chromium (total} well in excess of the maximum contaminant level (MCL} over many years could experience allergic dermatitis. Chromium-6(hexavalent chromium} is currently regulated under the 50-micrograms per liter (µg/L or Parts Per Billion} maximum contaminant level (MCL} for total chromium.
For more information regarding Chromium-6 you can go to the State Water Resources Control Board Website at:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking water/certlic/drinkinqwater/Chromium6.shtml.
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RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS
Contaminant Date(s) Unit of MCL PHG Average Range of Source of Contaminants Tested Measurement (MCLG) Detected Detection
Level
Gross Alpha Jul. pCi/L 15 (O) 4.46 ND-12.9 Erosion of natural deposits Particle 2017
Activity
Uranium Jan. pCi/L 20 0.43 4.7 ND - 15 Erosion of natural deposits 2017
Radium226 May pCi/L 5 0.05 0.09 ND-0.19 Erosion of natural deposits 2006
VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS
Contaminant Date(s) Unit of MCL PUG Average Range of Source of Tested Measurement (MCLG) Detected Detection Contaminants Level
Tetrachloroethylene Feb. May PPB 5 0.06 0.86 0.75-0.94 Discharge from factories, (PCE) Aug. Nov. dry cleaners, and auto
2018 shops (metal degreaser)
Methyl-Tert- Feb. May PPB Primary 13 7.5* 4.9-11 Gas additive Butyletheter (MTBE) Aug. Nov. MCL Secondary Leaking
2018 13 MCL underground
Secondary Violation* Storage tanks
MCL
5 *INDICATES SECONDARY MCL VIOLATION FOR TASTE AND ODOR. ONE CITY WELL HAS DETECTED MTBE, WHICH IS A GASOLINE ADDITIVE, AND HAS EXCEEDED THE SECONDARY MCL LEVEL OF 5 PPB FOR TASTE AND ODOR. THE CITY IS
REQUIRED TO TEST THIS WELL FOR MTBE QUARTERLY, IN ORDER TO MONITOR MTBE LEVELS AT OR BELOW SECONDARY MCL LEVELS.
HEALTH INFORMATION ON 1, 2, 3-TRICHLOROPROPANE
1, 2, 3- TCP is a chlorinated hydrocarbon with high chemical stability. It is a manmade chemical found at industrial or hazardous waste sites. It has been used as a cleaning and degreasing solvent and also is associated with pesticide products.1, 2, 3-TCP cause's cancer in laboratory animals (US EPA, 2009). It is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen (NTP, 2014), and probably carcinogenic to humans, based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals (IARC, 1995). In 1992, 1,2,3-TCP was added to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer, pursuant to California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65). For more information regarding 1, 2, 3,-TCP you can go to the State Water Resources Control Board Website at: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking water/certlic/drinkingwater/123TCP. html
SYNTHETIC ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Contaminant Date(s) Unit of MCL Average Range of Source of Contaminants Tested Measurement Detected Detection
Level
1,2,3-Trichloroprane Mar. PPT 0.005 ND ND-ND Manmade chemical found in (1,2,3-TCP) Jul. industrial and hazardous waste
Oct. sites
2018
We are required to monitor your drinking water from specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. During the calendar year 2018 we did not monitor for 1,2,3-trichloropropane from WELLS 01,02,03,05,06,07,09,10,11,12,13,14,5 during the second quarter therefore, cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time. 61Page
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LEAD AND COPPER HOUSEHOLD TAP MONITORING
The State Water Resources Control Board requires our water system to test for lead and copper at household tap sources. The required testing is performed every three years at a representative amount of houses based on service connections and possible at risk household plumbing. The AL is based on the 90th percentile of the number of sites tested. The Regulatory Action Level is a concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
LEAD AND COPPER HOUSEHOLD TAP MONITORING
Contaminant Date(s) Unit of Regulatory Public Average Range of Source of Tested Measurement Action Health Detected Detection Contaminants Level Goal Level
Lead Aug. PPB 5 0.2 90ffi Number of Internal corrosion of 2017 Percentile; sites tested household plumbing
Detected above the AL is systems
Level is 0 Oof31
Copper Aug. PPM 1.3 0.3 9Qth Number of sites Internal corrosion of 2017 Percentile; tested above AL household plumbing
Level is 0.38 is o of31 systems
UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS
Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps EPA and the State Water Resources Control Board to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether the contaminants need to be regulated. While the following contaminants are unregulated, there are California notification levels. Notification levels are advisory levels and not enforceable.
UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS
Contaminant Date(s) Unit of Notification Average Range of Health Effects Language Tested Measurement Level Detected Detection
(PHG) Level
Boron Oct. PPM 1.0 0.98 0.51-2.1 The babies of some pregnant 2016 women who drink water
containing Boron in excess of the
notification level may have
increased risk of developmental
effects, based on studies in
laboratory animals.
Radon July pCi/L N/A 560 478-637 See Health Information on Radon 2001
Vanadium Mar. PPB so 14 7.3 -19 The babies of some pregnant Sep. women who drink water
2015 containing Vanadium in excess of
the notification level may have
increased risk of developmental
effects, based on studies in
laboratory animals.
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HEALTH INFORMATION ON RADON
Radon is a radioactive gas that you cannot see, taste, or smell. It is found throughout the United States. Radon can move up through the ground and into a home through cracks and holes in the foundation. Radon can build up to high levels in all types of homes. Radon can also get into indoor air when released from tap water from showering, washing dishes, and other household activities. Compared to Radon entering the home through soil, Radon entering the home through tap water will, in most cases, be a small source of Radon in indoor air. Radon is a known human carcinogen. Breathing air containing Radon can lead to lung cancer. Drinking water containing Radon may also cause increased risk of stomach cancer. If you are concerned about Radon in your home, test the air in your home. Testing is inexpensive and easy. You should pursue Radon removal for your home if the level of Radon in your air is 4 Pico curies per liter of air (pCi/L) or higher. There are simple ways to fix a Radon problem that are not too costly. For additional information, call your State Radon program (1-800-745-7236), the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act Hotline (1-800-426-4791), or the National Safety Council Radon Hotline (1-800-SOS-RADON).
SECONDARY INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS
Contaminant Date(s) Unltof MCL Average Range of Source of Contaminants Tested Measurement Detected Detection
Level
Total July PPM 1000 655 380-1100 Runoff/leaching from natural Dissolved 2017 deposits.
Solids (TDS)
Specific July uS/cm 1600 1078 660-1800 Substances that form ions when Conductance 2017 in water
Chloride July PPM 500 129 75-230 Runoff/leaching from natural 2017 deposits
Sulfate July PPM 500 127 47 - 310 Runoff/leaching from natural 2017 deposits
PH July Standard 6.5-8.5 8.0 7.9-8.1 Leaching from natural deposits 2017 Units
Turbidity July NTU 5 0.15 N/D- .42 Soil runoff
2017
SODIUM AND HARDNESS
Contaminant Date(s) Unit of MCL Average Range of Source of Contaminants Tested Measurement Detected Detection
Level
Sodium July PPM N/A 92 45 -190 Salt present in the water is 2017 generally naturally-occurring
Total July PPM N/A 336 210- 590 Is the sum of polyvalent cations Hardness 2017 present in the water, generally
calcium and magnesium. The
cations are usually naturallyoccurring.
Bicarbonate July PPM N/A 268 150-420 Leaching from natural deposits 2017
Calcium July PPM N/A 72 47 -120 Leaching from natural deposits 2017
Alkalinity July PPM N/A 219 120-340 Leaching from natural deposits (Total) 2017
Magnesium July PPM N/A 38 22-67 Leaching from natural deposits 2017
Potassium July PPM N/A 2.5 2.1-3.0 Leaching from natural deposits 2017
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WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
The water conservation program is currently underway. The Public Works Department would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the success of last year's program. This year's program will be different than last year. The schedule is as follows:
• If your street address ends with an odd number, your watering days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
• If your street address ends with an even number, your watering days are Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
• No watering is allowed on Mondays.
• No watering is allowed between the hours of 11 :00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
If you have questions regarding this program or need assistance programming your sprinkler timers, contact the Public Works Department at (209) 827-7056.
WATER CONSERVATION TIPS FOR CONSUMERS
Protection of drinking water is everyone's responsibility. You can help protect your community's drinking water source in several ways:
• Take short showers - a 5 minute shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water compared to up to 50 gallons for a bath.
• Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing your hair and shaving and save up to 500 gallons per month.
• Use a water-efficient shower head. They are inexpensive, easy to install, and can save up to 750 gallons per month.
• Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons per month.
• Water plants only when necessary and follow the Los Banos irrigation schedule. • Fix leaking toilets and faucets. Faucet washers are inexpensive and take only a few minutes to replace. To check your toilet for a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it or replacing it with a new, more efficient model can save up to 1,000 gallons a month. • Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered. Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it and during the cooler parts of the day to reduce evaporation. • Pick up after your pets.
• Eliminate excess use of lawn and garden fertilizers and pesticides - they contain hazardous chemicals that can reach your drinking water source.
• Dispose of chemicals properly; take used motor oil to a recycling center. • Teach your kids about water conservation to insure a future generation that uses water wisely.
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APPENDIX H
Adoption Resolution
2020 LOS BANOS
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RESOLUTION NO. 6378
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LOS BANOS ACCEPTING THE 2020
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Los Banos held a Public Hearing on June 16, 2021 to receive comment regarding the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan: and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Los Banos has considered public comment and closed the Public Hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Los Banos has reviewed and examined the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Los Banos does hereby approve and accept the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan as presented.
The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Los Banos held on the 16th day of June 2021, by Council Member Lambert who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded by Council Member Lewis and the Resolution adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Council Members Jones, Lambert, Lewis, Llamas, Mayor Faria None
None
APPROVED:
Lucille
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L. Mallonee,
. ~ City Clerk
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APPENDIX I
UWMP Checklist
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Appendix I: UWMP Checklist
2020 Water Code 2020 UWMP Retail Wholesale Guidebook Section Summary as Applies to UWMP Subject Location Location A plan shall describe and
evaluate sources of supply, Introduction
X X Chapter 1 10615 reasonable and practical efficient and Overview Sections 6 and 9 uses, reclamation and demand
management activities.
Each plan shall include a simple
description of the supplier's plan
including water availability, future
requirements, a strategy for Lay Description at
X X Chapter 1 10630.5 meeting needs, and other Summary beginning of pertinent information. Additionally, UWMP
a supplier may also choose to
include a simple description at the
beginning of each chapter.
Every agency that becomes an
urban water supplier shall adopt Plan
X X Section 2.2 10620(b) an urban water management plan Preparation N/A within one year after it has
become an urban water supplier.
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Coordinate the preparation of its
plan with other appropriate
agencies in the area, including
Section 2.6 10620(d)(2) other water suppliers that share a Plan X X Section 2.5.2
common source, water Preparation
management agencies, and
relevant public agencies, to the
extent practicable.
Provide supporting documentation
that the water supplier has
encouraged active involvement of
Section 2.6.2 10642 diverse social, cultural, and Plan
X X Section 2.5 economic elements of the Preparation
population within the service area
prior to and during the preparation
of the plan and contingency plan.
Retail suppliers will include
Section 2.6, documentation that they have System X 10631(h) provided their wholesale N/A Section 6.1 supplier(s) - if any - with water use Supplies projections from that source.
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Wholesale suppliers will include
documentation that they have
provided their urban water
suppliers with identification and System X Section 2.6 10631 (h) quantification of the existing and Supplies N/A planned sources of water
available from the wholesale to
the urban supplier during various
water year types.
X X Section 3.1 10631(a) Describe the water supplier System Section 3.1-3.2 service area. Description Section 3.3 10631(a) Describe the climate of the System X X Section 3.3 service area of the supplier. Descriotion Provide population projections for System X X Section 3.4 10631(a) 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040 and Section 3.4 optionally 2045. Description
Describe other social, economic,
X X Section 3.4.2 10631(a) and demographic factors affecting System Section 3.4.1 the supplier's water management Description planning.
System
Sections 3.4 and 10631 (a) Indicate the current population of Description X X Section 3.4 5.4 the service area. and Baselines and Targets
Section 3.5 10631(a) Describe the land uses within the System X X Section 3.1 service area. Descriotion 1-3
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Quantify past, current, and
X X Section 4.2 10631 (d)(1) projected water use, identifying System Water Section 4.2 the uses among water use Use sectors.
Retail suppliers shall provide data System Water
X X Section 4.2.4 10631 (d)(3)(C) to show the distribution loss Section 4.3 standards were met. Use
In projected water use, include
X X Section 4.2.6 10631 (d)(4 )(A) estimates of water savings from System Water Section 4.4 adopted codes, plans, and other Use policies or laws.
Provide citations of codes,
X X Section 4.2.6 10631 (d)(4 )(B) standards, ordinances, or plans System Water Section 4.4 used to make water use Use projections.
Report the distribution system System Water
X optional Section 4.3.2.4 10631 (d)(3)(A) water loss for each of the 5 years Section 4.3 preceding the plan update. Use
Include projected water use
X optional Section 4.4 10631.1 (a) needed for lower income housing System Water Section 4.5 projected in the service area of Use the supplier.
Demands under climate change
Section 4.5 10635(b) considerations must be included System Water X X Section 4.6
as part of the drought risk Use
assessment.
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Retail suppliers shall provide
baseline daily per capita water
use, urban water use target,
interim urban water use target, Baselines and
X Chapter 5 10608.20(e) and compliance daily per capita Targets Section 5 water use, along with the bases
for determining those estimates,
including references to supporting
data.
Retail suppliers shall meet their Baselines and
X Chapter 5 10608.24(a) water use target by December 31, Targets Section 5.1 2020.
Wholesale suppliers shall include
an assessment of present and
Section 5.1 10608.36 proposed future measures, Baselines and X N/A
programs, and policies to help Targets
their retail water suppliers achieve
targeted water use reductions.
If the retail supplier adjusts its
compliance GPCD using weather
normalization, economic Baselines and
X Section 5.2 10608.24(d)(2) adjustment, or extraordinary Targets Section 5.2 events, it shall provide the basis
for, and data supporting the
adjustment.
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Retail suppliers' per capita daily
water use reduction shall be no
less than 5 percent of base daily Baselines and
X Section 5.5 10608.22 per capita water use of the 5-year Targets Section 5.1 baseline. This does not apply if
the suppliers base GPCD is at or
below 100.
Retail suppliers shall report on
their compliance in meeting their
Section 5.5 and 10608.4 water use targets. The data shall Baselines and X Appendix A Appendix E be reported using a standardized Targets form in the SBX7-7 2020
Compliance Form.
Provide a discussion of
anticipated supply availability
Sections 6.1 and 10631 (b)(1) under a normal, single dry year, System X X Section 7.1 - 7.2 6.2 and a drought lasting five years, Supplies as well as more frequent and
severe periods of drought.
Provide a discussion of
anticipated supply availability
under a normal, single dry year,
X X Sections 6.1 10631(b)(1) and a drought lasting five years, System Section 7.7 as well as more frequent and Supplies
severe periods of drought,
including changes in supply due
to climate change.
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When multiple sources of water
supply are identified, describe the System X X Section 6.1 10631(b)(2) management of each supply in Section 7.1 relationship to other identified Supplies
supplies.
Describe measures taken to System X X Section 6.1.1 10631(b)(3) acquire and develop planned Section 7.1 sources of water. Supplies
Identify and quantify the existing
X X Section 6.2.8 10631(b) and planned sources of water System Section 7.3 available for 2020, 2025, 2030, Supplies 2035, 2040 and optionally 2045.
Indicate whether groundwater is System X X Section 6.2 10631(b) an existing or planned source of Section 7.1 water available to the supplier. Supplies
Indicate whether a groundwater
sustainability plan or groundwater
management plan has been
X X Section 6.2.2 10631 (b)(4 )(A) adopted by the water supplier or if System Section 6.2.2 there is any other specific Supplies authorization for groundwater
management. Include a copy of
the plan or authorization.
X X Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(4)(B) Describe the groundwater basin. System Section 6.2.1 Supplies 1-7
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Indicate if the basin has been
adjudicated and include a copy of
Section 6.2.2 10631 (b)(4 )(B) the court order or decree and a System X X Section 6.2.1 description of the amount of water Supplies the supplier has the legal right to
pump.
For unadjudicated basins, indicate
whether or not the department
has identified the basin as a high
or medium priority. Describe System X X Section 6.2.2.1 10631(b)(4)(B) efforts by the supplier to Supplies Section 6.2.1 coordinate with sustainability or
groundwater agencies to achieve
sustainable groundwater
conditions.
Provide a detailed description and
analysis of the location, amount, System X X Section 6.2.2.4 10631(b)(4)(C) and sufficiency of groundwater Section 6.2.4 pumped by the urban water Supplies
supplier for the past five years
Provide a detailed description and
X X Section 6.2.2 10631 (b)(4)(D) analysis of the amount and System Section 6.2 location of groundwater that is Supplies projected to be pumped.
Describe the opportunities for
X X Section 6.2.7 10631(c) exchanges or transfers of water System Section 6.7 on a short-term or long- term Supplies
basis.
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Describe the quantity of treated
wastewater that meets recycled System
X X Section 6.2.5 10633(b) water standards, is being Supplies Section 6.5.1 discharged, and is otherwise (Recycled available for use in a recycled Water}
water project.
Describe the recycled water System
X X Section 6.2.5 10633(c) currently being used in the Supplies N/A (Recycled supplier's service area. Water} Describe and quantify the System potential uses of recycled water X X Section 6.2.5 10633(d) and provide a determination of the Supplies Section 6.5.1 technical and economic feasibility (Recycled
of those uses. Water}
Describe the projected use of
recycled water within the System supplier's service area at the end Supplies X X Section 6.2.5 10633(e) of 5, 10, 15, and 20 years, and a N/A description of the actual use of (Recycled
recycled water in comparison to Water}
uses previously projected.
Describe the actions which may
be taken to encourage the use of System
X X Section 6.2.5 10633(f) recycled water and the projected Supplies Section 6.5.5 results of these actions in terms of (Recycled acre-feet of recycled water used Water)
per year.
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Provide a plan for optimizing the System
X X Section 6.2.5 10633(g) use of recycled water in the Supplies Section 6.5.5 (Recycled supplier's service area. Water) Describe desalinated water System X X Section 6.2.6 10631(g) project opportunities for long-term Section 6.6 suooly. Supplies
Describe the wastewater
collection and treatment systems System
X X Section 6.2.5 10633(a) in the supplier's service area with Supplies Section 6.5.2.1 quantified amount of collection (Recycled and treatment and the disposal Water)
methods.
Describe the expected future
water supply projects and
programs that may be undertaken
X X
Section 6.2.8, 10631 {f) by the water supplier to address System Section 6.8 Section 6.3.7 water supply reliability in average, Supplies single-dry, and for a period of
drought lasting 5 consecutive
water years.
The UWMP must include energy System
Section 6.4 and Suppliers, X X AppendixO 10631.2{a) information, as stated in the code, Energy Section 6.11 that a supplier can readily obtain. Intensity
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Provide information on the quality
of existing sources of water Water Supply available to the supplier and the X X Section 7.2 10634
manner in which water quality Reliability Section 7.4
affects water management Assessment
strateQies and supply reliability
Describe water management tools
and options to maximize Water Supply
X X Section 7.2.4 10620(f) resources and minimize the need Reliability Section 7 to import water from other Assessment
regions.
Service Reliability Assessment:
Assess the water supply reliability
during normal, dry, and a drought
lasting five consecutive water Water Supply
X X Section 7.3 10635(a) years by comparing the total Reliability Section 7.3 water supply sources available to Assessment
the water supplier with the total
projected water use over the next
20 years.
Provide a drought risk
assessment as part of information Water Supply
X X Section 7.3 10635(b) considered in developing the Reliability Section 7.6 demand management measures Assessment
and water supply projects.
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Include a description of the data,
methodology, and basis for one or
more supply shortage conditions Water Supply
X X Section 7.3 1 0635(b )( 1 ) that are necessary to conduct a Reliability Section 7.3 drought risk assessment for a Assessment
drought period that lasts 5
consecutive years.
Include a determination of the Water Supply reliability of each source of supply X X Section 7.3 10635(b)(2) under a variety of water shortage Reliability Section 7.1 conditions. Assessment
Include a comparison of the total
water supply sources available to Water Supply
X X Section 7.3 10635(b)(3) the water supplier with the total Reliability Section 7.3 projected water use for the Assessment
drought period.
Include considerations of the
historical drought hydrology,
plausible changes on projected Water Supply
X X Section 7.3 10635(b)(4) supplies and demands under Reliability Section 7.7 climate change conditions, anticipated regulatory changes, Assessment
and other locally applicable
criteria.
Provide a water shortage Water
Shortage X X Chapter 8 10632(a) contingency plan (WSCP) with Contingency Appendix D specified elements below. Planning
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Provide the analysis of water Water
Shortage X X Chapter 8 10632(a)(1) supply reliability (from Chapter 7 Contingency Appendix D of Guidebook) in the WSCP Planning
Describe reevaluation and
improvement procedures for
monitoring and evaluation the Water
X X Section 8.10 10632(a)(10) water shortage contingency plan Shortage Appendix D to ensure risk tolerance is Contingency adequate and appropriate water Planning
shortage mitigation strategies are
implemented.
Provide the written decision- Water making process and other Shortage X X Section 8.2 10632(a)(2)(A) methods that the supplier will use Contingency Appendix D each year to determine its water Planning reliability.
Provide data and methodology to Water evaluate the supplier's water Shortage X X Section 8.2 10632(a)(2)(B) reliability for the current year and Contingency Appendix D one dry year pursuant to factors in
the code. Planning
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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 Water
X X Section 8.3 10632(a)(3)(A) conditions, including percent Shortage Appendix D reductions in supply, changes in Contingency groundwater levels, changes in Planning
surface elevation, or other
conditions. The shortage levels
shall also apply to a catastrophic
interruption of supply.
Suppliers with an existing water
shortage contingency plan that Water
X X Section 8.3 10632(a)(3)(B) uses different water shortage Shortage N/A levels must cross reference their Contingency categories with the six standard Planning
categories.
Suppliers with water shortage Water contingency plans that align with Shortage X X Section 8.4 10632(a)(4)(A) the defined shortage levels must Contingency Appendix D specify locally appropriate supply
augmentation actions. Planning
Specify locally appropriate Water
Shortage X X Section 8.4 10632(a)(4 )(B) demand reduction actions to Contingency Appendix D adequately respond to shortages. Planning
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X X Section 8.4 10632(a)(4)(C) Specify locally appropriate Shortage Appendix D operational changes. Contingency Planning
Specify additional mandatory Water prohibitions against specific water Shortage X X Section 8.4 10632(a)(4 )(D) use practices that are in addition Contingency Appendix D to state-mandated prohibitions are
appropriate to local conditions. Planning
Estimate the extent to which the Water
X X Section 8.4 10632( a)( 4 )(E) gap between supplies and Shortage Appendix D demand will be reduced by Contingency implementation of the action. Planning
The plan shall include a seismic Water
Shortage X X Section 8.4.6 10632.5 risk assessment and mitigation Contingency Appendix D plan. Plan
Suppliers must describe that they Water
X X Section 8.5 10632(a)(5)(A) will inform customers, the public Shortage Appendix D and others regarding any current Contingency or predicted water shortages. Planning
Suppliers must describe that they
will inform customers, the public Water
Section 8.5 and 10632(a)(5)(B) and others regarding any Shortage X X 8.6 10632(a)(5)(C) shortage response actions Contingency Appendix D triggered or anticipated to be Planning triggered and other relevant communications.
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Retail supplier must describe how Water
Shortage X Section 8.6 10632(a)(6) it will ensure compliance with and Contingency Appendix D enforce provisions of the WSCP. Planning
Describe the legal authority that Water
Shortage X X Section 8.7 10632(a)(7)(A) empowers the supplier to enforce Contingency Appendix D shortage response actions. Planning
Provide a statement that the Water
X X Section 8.7 10632(a)(7)(B) supplier will declare a water Shortage Appendix D shortage emergency Water Code Contingency Chapter 3. Planning
Provide a statement that the
supplier will coordinate with any Water
X X Section 8.7 10632(a)(7)(C) city or county within which it Shortage Appendix D provides water for the possible Contingency proclamation of a local Planning
emergency.
Describe the potential revenue Water
X X Section 8.8 10632(a)(8)(A) reductions and expense increases Shortage Appendix D associated with activated Contingency shortage response actions. Planning
Provide a description of mitigation
actions needed to address Water
X X Section 8.8 10632(a)(8)(B) revenue reductions and expense Shortage Appendix D increases associated with Contingency activated shortage response Planning
actions.
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Retail suppliers must describe the Water cost of compliance with Water Shortage X Section 8.8 10632(a)(8)(C) Code Chapter 3.3: Excessive Appendix D Residential Water Use During Contingency
Drought Planning
Retail suppliers must describe the
monitoring and reporting Water requirements and procedures that Shortage X Section 8.9 10632(a)(9) ensure appropriate data is Appendix D collected, tracked, and analyzed Contingency
for purposes of monitoring Planning
customer compliance.
Analyze and define water features
that are artificially supplied with Water
X Section 8.11 10632(b) water, including ponds, lakes, Shortage Appendix D waterfalls, and fountains, Contingency separately from swimming pools Planning
and spas.
Provide supporting documentation
that Water Shortage Contingency
Sections 8.12 and Plan has been, or will be, Plan Adoption, X X 10.4 10635(c) provided to any city or county Submittal, and Section 10.4 within which it provides water, no Implementation
later than 30 days after the
submission of the plan to DWR.
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Make available the Water Water Shortage Contingency Plan to Shortage X X Section 8.14 10632(c) customers and any city or county Contingency Section 10.5 where it provides water within 30
after adopted the plan. Planning
Wholesale suppliers shall
describe specific demand Demand Sections 9.1 and 10631(e)(2) management measures listed in X Management N/A 9.3 code, their distribution system
asset management program, and Measures
supplier assistance program.
Retail suppliers shall provide a
description of the nature and
extent of each demand Demand Sections 9.2 and 10631 (e)(1) management measure X Management Section 9 9.3 implemented over the past five years. The description will Measures
address specific measures listed
in code.
Retail suppliers shall conduct a
public hearing to discuss Plan Adoption,
X Chapter 10 10608.26(a) adoption, implementation, and Submittal, and Section 10.2-10.3 economic impact of water use Implementation targets (recommended to discuss compliance).
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Notify, at least 60 days prior to the
public hearing, any city or county
within which the supplier provides Plan Adoption, water that the urban water X X Section 10.2.1 10621(b) supplier will be reviewing the plan Submittal, and Section 10.2.1 and considering amendments or Implementation
changes to the plan. Reported in
Table 10-1.
Each urban water supplier shall Plan Adoption,
X X Section 10.4 10621 (f) update and submit its 2020 plan Submittal, and Section 10.4 to the department by July 1, 2021. Implementation
Provide supporting documentation
that the urban water supplier
made the plan and contingency Plan Adoption, Sections 10.2.2, 10642 plan available for public Submittal, and Section 10.2- X X 10.3, and 10.5 inspection, published notice of the 10.3, Appendix B public hearing, and held a public Implementation
hearing about the plan and
contingency plan.
The water supplier is to provide Plan Adoption,
Section 10.2.2 10642 the time and place of the hearing Submittal, and Section 10.2 - X X to any city or county within which 10.3 the supplier provides water. Implementation
Provide supporting documentation Plan Adoption,
X X Section 10.3.2 10642 that the plan and contingency Submittal, and Appendix H plan has been adopted as prepared or modified. Implementation
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Provide supporting documentation Plan Adoption,
X X Section 10.4 10644(a) that the urban water supplier has Submittal, and Section 10.4 submitted this UWMP to the California State Library. Implementation
Provide supporting documentation
that the urban water supplier has Plan Adoption,
X X Section 10.4 10644(a)(1) submitted this UWMP to any city Submittal, and Section 10.4 or county within which the supplier Implementation provides water no later than 30 days after adoption.
Sections 10.4.1 The plan, or amendments to the Plan Adoption, X X and 10.4.2 10644(a)(2) plan, submitted to the department Submittal, and Section 10.4 shall be submitted electronically. Implementation
Provide supporting documentation
that, not later than 30 days after
filing a copy of its plan with the Plan Adoption,
X X Section 10.5 10645(a) department, the supplier has or Submittal, and Section 10.5 will make the plan available for Implementation
public review during normal
business hours.
Provide supporting documentation
that, not later than 30 days after
filing a copy of its water shortage Plan Adoption,
X X Section 10.5 10645(b) contingency plan with the Submittal, and Section 10.5 department, the supplier has or Implementation will make the plan available for public review during normal
business hours.
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If supplier is regulated by the
Public Utilities Commission, Plan Adoption,
X X Section 10.6 10621 (c) include its plan and contingency Submittal, and NA plan as part of its general rate Implementation
case filings.
If revised, submit a copy of the Plan Adoption,
X X Section 10.7.2 10644(b) water shortage contingency plan Submittal, and Section 10.4 to DWR within 30 days of Implementation adoption. 1-21
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COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Date: January 27, 2023
Regarding: Notice of Public Hearing
Proposal: Conditional Use Permit #2023-01- Type 47 Alcohol License NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Public Hearing will be held by the Los Banos Planning Commission to consider Conditional Use Permit #2023-01 and a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities, to allow the use of a Type 47 Alcohol License for the on-sale of General Alcohol for a bona-fide eating place, The Roundup Bar & Grill, located at 830 I St., more specifically identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 026-143-003.
A PUBLIC HEARING on this matter will be held at the next scheduled meeting of the Los Banos Planning Commission on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Los Banos City Hall, located at 520 "J" Street, Los Banos, California. Questions regarding the above-referenced item may be directed to Rudy Luquin, Associate Planner, at City Hall or at (209) 827-2432.
All persons are invited to be present at the public hearing. Written and oral testimony is invited. Notice is hereby further given that if you challenge the above described Project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this Notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Additional information may be obtained from the Community & Economic Development Department at 520 J Street, Los Banos, California. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (209) 827-7000. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to allow participation at this hearing
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COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Date: January 27, 2023
Regarding: Notice of Public Hearing
Proposal: Mobile Food Vendor Permit #2023-01 - Dennis Lingo (dba Bentley and Papa Hotdog)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Public Hearing will be held by the Los Banos Planning Commission to consider a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Mobile Food Vendor Permit #2023-01 to allow the operation of a mobile food vending vehicle on route throughout the City of Los Banos within the public-right-of way for Dennis Lingo dba Bentley and Papa Hotdog.
A PUBLIC HEARING on this matter will be held at the next scheduled meeting of the Los Banos Planning Commission on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Los Banos City Hall, located at 520 "J" Street, Los Banos, California. Questions regarding the above-referenced item may be directed to Rudy Luquin, Associate Planner, at City Hall or at (209) 827-2432.
All persons are invited to be present at the public hearing. Written and oral testimony is invited. Notice is hereby further given that if you challenge the above described Project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this Notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Additional information may be obtained from the Community & Economic Development Department at 520 J Street, Los Banos, California. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (209) 827-7000. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to allow participation at this hearing Ru L nffi~ -- Associate Planner
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COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Date: January 27, 2023
Re: Notice of Public Hearing
Proposal: Site Plan Review #2022-03
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Public Hearing will be held by the Los Banos Planning Commission to consider a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (Infill Development Projects) for Site Plan Review #2022-03 for the development of a self storage facility within the Industrial Zoning District. The proposed project consists of four ( 4) storage buildings with a single story manager building totaling 56,271 square feet to be developed on a vacant 9.17 acre parcel located at the northeast corner of Johnson Rd. and Willmott Ave.; more specifically identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 081-110- 052.
A PUBLIC HEARING on this matter will be held at the next scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Los Banos City Hall located at 520 "J" Street. Questions regarding the above-referenced item may be directed to Rudy Luquin, Associate Planner at City Hall or at (209) 827-2432.
All persons are invited to be present at the public hearing. Written and oral testimony is invited. Notice is hereby further given that if you challenge the above described Project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this Notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Additional information may be obtained from the Community & Economic Development Department at 520 J Street, Los Banos, California. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (209) 827-7000. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to allow participation at this hearing
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