16.14.140 Landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule.

(A) Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water use efficiency. A regular maintenance schedule shall be submitted with the certificate of completion.

(B) A regular maintenance schedule shall include, but not be limited to, routine inspection; adjustment and repair of the irrigation system and its components; aerating and dethatching turf areas; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; weeding in all landscape areas, and removing and obstruction to emission devices. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is allowed for auditing and system maintenance.

(C) Repair of all irrigation equipment shall be done with the originally installed components or their equivalents.

(D) At least one landscaping staff member or contractor shall be trained in the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) or is a "Bay-Friendly Qualified Landscape Professional."