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Title 15 — Buildings and Construction›Division I — GENERALLY

Fortuna Municipal Code Ch. 15.49 Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance

Fortuna Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fortuna

Cite as: Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 15.49 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 15.49.010. Short title.

This chapter may be referred to as the "MWELO."

(Ord. 2023-759 § 1)

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§ 15.49.020. Adoption of Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.

Except as amended or modified by other provisions of this code, the Fortuna city council hereby adopts, by reference and makes effective within the city, the Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance, codified as Sections 490 through 495 of Chapter 2.7, Division 2, Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations, as promulgated by the California Department of Water Resources, and as may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. 2023-759 § 1)

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§ 15.49.030. City to maintain copy of current MWELO.

A copy of the current MWELO will be maintained in the planning department and will be made available for public inspection during regular business hours.

(Ord. 2023-759 § 1)

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§ 15.49.040. Enforcement and penalties.

The city may enforce this chapter in any manner allowed by law, including pursuant to FMC § 15.10.015(F). In addition, the director may deny any project subject to this chapter until the certificate of completion has been submitted, reviewed and approved by the city.

(Ord. 2023-759 § 1)

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