Benicia, CA · Solano County
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Exemption Form
This form lets applicants for qualifying Benicia projects request an exemption from water-efficient landscape requirements by selecting an applicable reason.
What this form is
Applicants for projects requiring a building permit, plan review, or design review may use this form to indicate why their landscape area is exempt from the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance requirements. It lists exemption reasons such as landscaping below the size threshold, a historical site, or ecological restoration. The form asks for the project address and design professional’s name and signature; some exemption reasons require supporting documentation.
Who needs it
Applicants for qualifying residential, public, institutional, or commercial projects use this form when they are claiming an exemption from the landscape requirements.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the design professional signs it, and supporting documentation is required for certain exemption reasons.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Exemption Form.
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Complete The Form
Check the applicable exemption reason and enter the project address and design professional’s name.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach supporting documentation if claiming an exemption reason for which the form requests it.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Exemption Form?
- It lets applicants for qualifying Benicia projects indicate why their landscape area should be exempt from the ordinance requirements.
- Who uses this exemption form?
- Applicants for residential, public, institutional, or commercial projects requiring a building permit, plan review, or design review may use it when claiming an exemption.
- Do I need a notary for the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Exemption Form?
- No. The form has no notary block; the design professional signs it, and supporting documentation is required for certain exemption reasons.
- How do I submit the exemption form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Exemption Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Benicia form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.