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<br />Soils <br /> <br />1. Add a minimum two inch layer of mulch on the soil surface. This will <br />reduce evaporation, moderate soil temperatures and discourage weeds. <br /> <br />2. Perform soils tests to determine the type of soil, salinity levels, soil <br />depth and uniformity. Soils vary widely in their ~ater-holding capacity <br />from site to site. Soil type and depth, and the u;iformity of the soil <br />profile, will determine how much water should be a~~lied. <br /> <br />3. Condition soil for proper drainage by incorporatin; decomposed organic <br />matter or polymer products into the soil. This im:roves infiltration, <br />water retention and soil structure. <br /> <br />Decorative Use of Water <br /> <br />1. Water bodies that are part of the landscaping for r2W developments shall <br />be discouraged. Unless the water body is an integp~l part of the <br />operations of the new development, such as a recre=:ion area, the surface <br />area of the water body shall be counted as turf in the calculations for <br />limitation of turf for the landscaped area. <br /> <br />2. Fountains or other types of decorative water bodies where water is <br />sprayed into the air shall be discouraged. <br /> <br />Maintenance <br /> <br />1. Proof of adequate long term maintenance and operatfon of the irrigation <br />system and controls by an experienced contractor sra11 be provided to the <br />City for approval. <br /> <br />2. Apply fertilizer adequately but do not overferti1i:2. Plants are less <br />able to tolerate drought when overfertilized. <br /> <br />3. Abate weeds and discourage their invasion. Weeds compete against other <br />plants for available water. <br /> <br />Miscellaneous <br /> <br />1. Use inert material in combination with landscaping as appropriate for <br />landscaping needs. Inert material or pavement ovep a portion of the site <br />with the remainder in drought tolerant groundcover offers an alternative <br />to unbroken expanses of turf. Inert material or pciing may be necessary <br />where continual or heavy traffic occurs. <br /> <br />2. Use of porous paving materials is preferred as this improves the <br />percolation of rainwater into the groundwater tabl~. Wood decking is a <br />very water-conserving landscape treatment. It allc~s infiltration of <br />rainwater into the soil and groundwater table. Loese aggregrate paving, <br />mortarless tile pavers, open drainage channels and gravel or bark paving <br />also will permit infiltration of runoff water into the groundwater table. <br /> <br />3. <br />