Water efficiency standards (Chapter 17.21)
Landscaping rules for new construction following Central Utah Water Conservancy District requirements, including a 35% cap on lawn in residential landscapable areas. Adopted June 13, 2023.
Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Applicant
- American Fork City
- City Council: Water efficiency standards (new Chapter 17.21)
- City Council work session: Water efficiency standards
- City Council work session: Water efficiency standards presentation
In brief
Water efficiency standards (Chapter 17.21) appears on 3 recorded agendas, from the City Council work session meeting of May 2, 2023 to the City Council meeting of June 13, 2023.
On record, it was approved with conditions once.
The most recent decision was approved with conditions (4-0) at the City Council meeting of June 13, 2023.
Follow the money and project delivery
Water efficiency standards (Chapter 17.21)
- Council action
Approved with conditions: Water efficiency standards (new Chapter 17.21) · Approved minutes Record → · June 13, 2023
- Money in the record
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- Signed agreement and payments
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- Work and operating costs
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Every hearing and vote
June 13, 2023 · City Council
Water efficiency standards (new Chapter 17.21)
Approved with conditions · 4-0
Ordinance 2023-06-19 follows Central Utah Water Conservancy District requirements (such as limits on lawn in residential landscapable area). The 50% living plant cover rule (17.21.020(3)) was removed per the planning commission, and staff will define 'side yards.'
June 6, 2023 · City Council work session
Water efficiency standards
Discussed
Assistant City Administrator Camden Bird said the ordinance follows CUWCD's 35% limit on residential landscapable lawn area. Shelton questioned the 50% plant cover requirement and the $200 fee tied to utility reductions until metering.
May 2, 2023 · City Council work session
Water efficiency standards presentation
Discussed
CUWCD's Rick Maloy outlined state rules for new construction: lawn no more than 35% of front and side yard landscaping and none in strips under 8 feet wide; incentives of $2-$3 per square foot of lawn removed and $0.50 per square foot of water-efficient landscaping in new construction; $1 million in available conservation grants.