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Landscape Landscape Standards Overview
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The City Code Requirements for Landscape and Irrigation systems are comprehensive and detailed. To get a feel for what is involved, see our:
The Water-Efficient Landscape and Irrigation Standards  have been revised as of February, 2012:
Some
highlights from the new Standards:
- Greywater systems are easier to install with some new exemptions
- State MAWA and ETWU calculations are required on plan sets
- Landscape Elevations may be submitted in lieu of a grading plan
- Weather Based Irrigation Controllers that are EPA WaterSense labeled are
approved for installation
To consult the actual
Municipal Code.
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Recommendations
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To create a landscape that complies with Santa Monica City Standards, consult our Recommendations
Pages, located in the Landscape Standards sub-menu.
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Plan Submittal Requirements
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Inspection Requirements for New Construction, Major Remodels
Contact Building & Safety Division at 310-458-2202, more info online at www.smgov.net/buildingandsafety
- Underground inspection before covering underground pipes
- Final compliance inspection
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Backflow Prevention
- A plumbing permit is required for the installation of testable
backflow prevention devices. Contact our Building and Safety division at
310 458-8355. More information: Safe Plumbing
Practices
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Water Features, Fountains or Ponds
- The use of a recirculation system is mandatory.
- Fountains, ponds or other decorative water features, excluding swimming pools or spas, shall have a footprint of less than 25 square feet in area.
- Water features must use a water recirculation system (no once-through systems)
- Water used in water features must remain in water features and not spray onto surrounding landscape and hardscape.
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For projects that had permits issued between May 23, 2008 and January
31, 2010, the Landscape and Irrigation Standards that were in effect
during that period shall apply.
For
projects that had permits issued between February 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011,
the Landscape and Irrigation Standards that were in effect during that period
shall apply.
Contact this office for documents
supporting those interim requirements.
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Last updated: Monday, 02/06/2012
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New Landscape Rebates
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Looking for extra motivation to make your landscape water-wise? The City of Santa Monica is now offering Cash Reimbursements for recommended irrigation products, removal of thirsty lawns, or a complete landscape overhaul. These offers are first come, first served--find out all the details here: Rebates
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A Website for Sore Eyes
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Take a gander at some gorgeous gardens, point and click on the plants you like and - voila! - you tap into a wealth of information on that particular plant species. Click again and you automatically compile a printable list of plants that can easily be handed-off to a landscaper or an attendant at your favorite nursery.
This tool will go a long way in helping you overcome some of the most significant hurdles in getting your sustainable landscape project started.
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