Irvine, CA · Orange County
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Requirements
Landscape designers complete this checklist to document project information and applicable water-efficient landscape requirements for plans submitted to the City of Irvine.
What this form is
This form records project type, landscape area, project category, and the selected compliance approach, with applicable sections for prescriptive requirements. The designer completes Part A and, when applicable, Part B, then incorporates the form in its entirety into the grading, landscape, and/or building plan. The document says the Landscape Documentation Package option requires a landscape plan, plan review, and permit per the City of Irvine Landscape Manual.
Who needs it
Landscape designers preparing plans for projects subject to the requirements should complete the applicable parts of this form.
How to submit it
Complete Part A and applicable sections of Part B, then incorporate the form in its entirety into the grading, landscape, and/or building plan. The document does not list a submission address, email, or portal.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the designer signs and dates the certification statement, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Requirements PDF.
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Complete Part A
Enter project information, identify the project category, and select a compliance approach.
- 3
Complete Applicable Sections
Complete Part B and its applicable sections when the project category instructions call for them.
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Add The Form To The Plans
Incorporate the completed form in its entirety into the grading, landscape, and/or building plan.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Requirements form cover?
- It records project information and the selected compliance approach, with applicable sections for prescriptive landscape, plant, turf, and irrigation requirements.
- Who completes this landscape requirements form?
- The form instructs the designer to complete Part A and then Part B as applicable, and to incorporate the completed form in its entirety into the plans.
- Do I need a notary for the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Requirements form?
- No. The designer signs and dates the certification statement; the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the landscape requirements form?
- Complete Part A and applicable sections of Part B, then incorporate the form into the grading, landscape, and/or building plan. The document provides no submission address or portal.
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This Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Requirements doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Irvine form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.