Amendment of Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
Summary
SCH Number
2024061273
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Amendment of Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/27/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Water Resources, pursuant to California Government Code §65596.5, amends the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). The amendments, established by the California Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), simplify MWELO by resolving ambiguities, providing clarity, and improving MWELO’s organization. The amendments will facilitate more consistent implementation of MWELO by making the ordinance easier to understand, follow, and implement/enforce by cities and counties.
Contact Information
Name
Ryan Bailey
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources (DWR)
Job Title
Water Use Efficiency Branch Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Regions
Statewide
Cross Streets
Statewide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The Department of Water Resources completed a regular rulemaking process for the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance that occurs every three years pursuant to California Government Code section 65596.5. In this update, the Department is simplifying MWELO to improve clarity and understanding but no material changes that would result in significant impacts to the environment have been made.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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