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Consider introducing an ordinance to add Chapter 13.5, Water Efficient Landscapes, to the Solano County Code to adopt the State's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2.7, consistent with State law; the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines ?? 15061(b)(3), 15307, and 15308
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Read the proposed ordinance by title only and waive further reading by majority vote;
2. Determine that the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines ??15061(b)(3), 15307 and 15308; and
3. Introduce an ordinance to add Chapter 13.5 Water Efficient Landscapes, to the Solano County Code to adopt the State's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2.7, consistent with State law.
SUMMARY:
The California Department of Water Resources adopted a Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) (23 C.C.R., ??490 et seq.) in July of 2015. The California Water Conservation in Landscaping Act (Gov. Code, ??65591-65599) requires local jurisdictions adopt either the MWELO or a local water efficient landscape ordinance that is equally effective as the MWELO at conserving water and preventing waste.
The proposed Ordinance will incorporate the MWELO by reference as the County's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance to ensure that the County remains compliant with State regulations as they may be amended from time to time. It will also improve clarity for residents and businesses in the unincorporated areas of Solano County regarding applicable water efficient landscaping requirements.
The proposed Ordinance will ...
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