HomeMy WebLinkAbout94_003 PC Resolution ATTACHMENT NO. 1
PC RESOLUTION NO. 94-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN
WHEREAS, the waters of the State of California are a limited and renewable resource
subject to ever increasing demands; and,
WHEREAS, water must be managed and used efficiently so as to maximize its benefits
and so that population and economies may expand without increasing their demands on water;
and,
WHEREAS, outdoor landscaping consumes approximately fifty percent of all water in
urban areas; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance will encourage the
conservation of water use; and,
WHEREAS, the propose Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance will carry out the intent
of California Government Code Section 65590; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance is consistent with the
General Plan; and;
WHEREAS, that this Ordinance complies with all the applicable requirements of State
law and local ordinances; and,
WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Ordinance was posted at City Hall, County Library,
Rancho California Branch, the U.S. Post Office and the Temecula Valley Chamber of
Commerce; and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing were conducted on February 7, 1994, at which time
interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula hereby finds that the
proposed Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance will provide for the establishment of effective
standards to encourage the conservation of water.
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Section 2. That the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula further finds that the
proposed Water efficient Landscape Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan by
encouraging the use of drought tolerant landscaping in new development.
Section 4. That the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula further finds that the
proposed Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance does not have the potential to cause a significant
impacts on the environment and has determined that the project is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act, as amended, pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3).
Section 5. That the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula hereby recommends
to the City Council that the Council adopts the proposed Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
The Ordinance is incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED thi 4s;rEVEN
y of February, 1994.
J. FM
CHAIRMAN
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7th day of
February, 1994 by the following vote of the Commission:
AYES: 5 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: BLAIR, FAHEY, HOAGLAND,
SALYER AND FORD
NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
GARY THORNHILL
SECRETARY
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