Appendix L1. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLAN REQUIREMENTS

The Landscape Plan shall be drawn on clear and legible base sheets prepared specifically for the landscape submittal. Three (3) copies shall be submitted at the time of filing. The following requirements apply to the landscape plan and the following information shall be provided as part of or along with the landscape plan:

Format

Size. Plans shall be a minimum of 24" by 36" and no larger than 30" × 42".

Scale. All landscape plans shall be drawn to scale and be consistent with the project's site plan(s). The landscape plan shall be at a scale of 1" = 20'.

Title Block. The title block is a frame that is located at the bottom or right hand side of the landscape plan and shall include the following information.

1.

Project title/name.

2.

Project case number.

3.

Licensed Landscape Architect/Qualified Landscape Designer name, address, phone number, license number and stamp (if applicable).

4.

Project Site Assessor Parcel Number (APN) and street address.

5.

Scale. Plans must be at a scale of 1 inch = 20 feet or larger.

6.

Dates of submittals and any revisions.

7.

Sheet numbers.

Cover Sheet. (Page 1 of the Landscape Plan)

1.

Water supply (private well or water purveyor if not served by a private well)

2.

Project Type (new or rehabilitated landscape, private or public, residential, commercial, industrial or institutional)

3.

Total Landscape Area (square feet)

4.

Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail of the applicant, owner, and consultants.

5.

A small-scale vicinity map portraying and orienting the boundaries of the project site with respect to surrounding areas and roads

6.

Legend and Abbreviations

7.

Applicant signature and date with the following statement:

"I agree to comply with the requirements of the Ventura County Coastal Zoning Ordinance Section 8178-8 Landscape and Screening and submit a complete Landscape Documentation Package."

Site Plan. The project site plan shall be used as the underlying base map for the landscape plan and shall include but not be limited to the following:

1.

The exterior boundaries of the parcel in conformance with existing records, with information as to dimensions and bearings.

2.

Location, width, nature and status of all existing and proposed easements, reservations and rights-of-way.

3.

Scale and North arrow

4.

Gross and net acreage of the property.

5.

Building footprints, driveways, parking areas, and other hardscape features.

6.

Trash enclosures, above-ground utilities, and other features that may require landscape screening.

7.

The location of all proposed exterior night lighting and an outline of the illuminated area.

8.

Water source and point of connection.

9.

Drainage channels, creeks, rock outcrops and other natural features.

10.

Number, size and location of all existing trees and other significant landscape features.

11.

Identification of required fuel modification zone (if applicable).

12.

Identification of portions of the site and project that are visible from on- or off-site public viewing areas.

13.

Identification of portions of the site within 200 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat areas.

14.

Identification of Low Impact Development (LID) strategies and landscaping intended to accommodate stormwater flows (e.g., bioretention basins, etc.).

Planting Plan. Proposed landscaping shall be overlaid on the site plan described above and include but not be limited to the following:

1.

A legend that includes the proposed plants, their common and botanical plant names, total quantities, container size, and plant spacing.

2.

Species, number, size and location of all proposed trees.

3.

Identification of any special landscape areas (if applicable).

4.

Each hydrozone delineated by number and identified by water use type (i.e., high, moderate and low).

5.

Location and installation details of storm water best management practices.

Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHA). Projects within 200 feet of ESHA shall demonstrate on the project plans that the proposed landscaping is sited and designed to protect the ESHA from adverse impacts. The Landscape Plan shall be submitted with the review of the Plan by a qualified biologist confirming that it is protective of the adjacent ESHA.

Scenic Elements. Projects visible from public viewing areas shall demonstrate on the project plans and through visual simulations that the proposed landscaping is sited and designed to protect scenic resources and public viewsheds.

Water Quality. A Stormwater Quality Urban Impact Mitigation Plan (SQUIMP) as required.

Design Elements. Planting plans may include design elements such as boulders, mounds, sculptures, public art, etc. All items shall be drawn to scale.

Specifications. Installation and maintenance procedures shall be provided on a separate informational sheet that is included with the landscape plan. The installation and maintenance procedures shall include but not be limited to the following:

1.

Soil amendment specifications.

2.

Specifications for any proposed seed mixes including application rates and relevant germination specifications.

3.

Planting requirements including tree staking and guying.

4.

The landscape plan performance criteria to judge the success of the landscape plan.

5.

Proposed maintenance and monitoring for growth, survivorship, and cover for a period of one year to ensure the landscape plan meets or exceeds the landscape plan performance criteria outlined for each of the proposed plantings.

Irrigation Plan. The irrigation plan shall be separate from the planting plan, utilize the same format and at a minimum include the following:

1.

Identify location and size of water meters for landscape.

2.

Identify location, size and type of all components of the irrigation system, including master valve, controllers, main and lateral lines, valves, irrigation heads, moisture sensing devices, rain switches, quick couplers, pressure regulators and backflow prevention devices, and power supply, as applicable.

3.

Identify static water pressure at the point of connection to the public water supply.

4.

Provide flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches per hour) and design operating pressure (pressure per square inch) for each hydrozone.

5.

Show reclaimed water irrigation systems as applicable.

Additional Plan Sheets. Include as a separate sheet, the following (if applicable):

1.

A copy of the Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan.

2.

Architectural elevations of all proposed structures including, but not limited to, buildings, walls and fences.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 9, 6-21-2016)