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Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

Bakersfield Municipal Code Ch. 15.18 Landscape Water Efficiency Code

Bakersfield Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Bakersfield

Cite as: Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 15.18 · Text as of 2026-10-02

15.18.010 Adoption.

Except as provided in this chapter, that certain landscaping water efficiency code known and designated as California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 2.7 as adopted by the state is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this chapter and is declared to be the landscaping water efficiency code of the city for the purpose stated therein. (Ord. 4840 § 1, 2016)

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15.18.020 Deletions.

15.18.030 Modifications.

Reserved. (Ord. 4840 § 1, 2016)

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15.18.040 Final inspection.

At the time of final inspection, the permit applicant shall provide the owner of the property with:

A. Certificate of completion.

B. Certificate of installation.

C. Irrigation schedule for the plants once established shall be posted next to controller showing the following:

1. A diagram of the irrigation station watering zones and associated irrigation station number;

2. Irrigation duration per station (if seasonal, provide seasonal durations);

3. If the watering schedule at the time of final inspection is set for plant establishment, information shall be
given to the owner on when the Irrigation Schedule, as posted, shall be started.

D. Schedule of landscape and irrigation maintenance, irrigation controller manual. (Ord. 4840 § 1, 2016)

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