Chapter 15.36
WATER CONSERVATION IN THE COASTAL ZONE
Sections:
15.36.020 Landscape requirements.
15.36.030 Construction requirements.
15.36.010 Purpose.
The primary purpose of this chapter is to influence the use of water as it applies to landscape improvements within the coastal zone. A secondary purpose of this chapter is to require that certain new building code standards be followed for new construction within the coastal zone. (Ord. 655 § 3 (Part A § 1), 1984)
15.36.020 Landscape requirements.
No building permit shall be issued for any project, whether public or private, which is proposed to be constructed within the coastal zone until the board of architectural review has approved a landscape plan which incorporates the use of a sprinkler and/or drip irrigation system in each of those areas where native and/or drought-tolerant landscape materials will not be planted. In order to conserve water, the board of architectural review shall discourage the planting of numerous exotic plants, as well as the planting or placement of large expanses of grass. Also, in order to improve the water-holding capacity of the soil, the board of architectural review shall encourage the widespread use of mulches, and, where feasible, the addition of topsoil. (Ord. 655 § 3 (Part A § 2), 1984)
15.36.030 Construction requirements.
Where construction is proposed to occur within the coastal zone, all hot water pipes within a building shall be insulated. In addition, all newly constructed or substantially reconstructed commercial laundry facilities shall employ recirculating systems. Furthermore, all drinking fountains shall be equipped with a self-closing valve. (Ord. 655 § 3 (Part A § 3), 1984)