Landscape Efficiency Assistance Program
Summary
SCH Number
2024061153
Public Agency
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Document Title
Landscape Efficiency Assistance Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/26/2024
Document Description
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power proposes the Landscape Efficiency Assistance Program to provide landscape direct install services for customers in disadvantaged communities within the City of Los Angeles. Outdoor landscaping is typically the largest contributor to residential water usage, and the high cost of turf replacement services is often a barrier for many disadvantaged community residents. The proposed program will provide direct installation services to replace existing turf with drought tolerant landscaping to achieve significant water savings and reduce utility bills for eligible customers.
The project would involve an average turf removal and replacement with drought tolerant landscaping of 1,400 sq. ft. per household, engaging with approximately 1,000 customers. Overall, the Program is estimated to remove a total of 1.4 million square feet of turf by December 2026.
Contact Information
Name
Nadia Parker
Agency Name
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Job Title
Environmental Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Project will be implemented throughout the City of Los Angeles within disadvantaged communities.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 and Class 4, California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections 15301 and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 and 15304, the residential turf replacement program that consists of removing and replacing an estimated 1.462 million square feet of turf at approximately 1,000 customer’s homes is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Class 4 (Minor alterations to land) as described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(h) and 15304(c). These exemptions apply to activities at existing facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use as well as “new gardening or landscaping; including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient or fire-resistant landscaping.” Therefore, the Landscape Efficiency Assistance Program is categorically exempt from CEQA.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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