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entry into the storm drain system. Wash water containing any soap, cleaning <br />agent or degreaser shall not be discharged to the storm drain. <br />4) Air conditioning condensate shall be directed to landscaped areas. Any air <br />conditioning- condensate that discharges to land without-flowing to a storm drain <br />may be subject to the requirements of the State Water Resources Control <br />Board's (SWRCB) Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) <br />for Discharges to Land with a Low Threat to Water Quality. <br />5) Landscaping shall be designed to minimize irrigation and runoff, promote <br />surface infiltration where appropriate, and minimize the use of fertilizers and <br />pesticides that can contribute to storm water pollution. <br />6) Where feasible, landscaping shall be designed and operated to treat storm water <br />runoff by incorporating elements that collect, detain, and infiltrate runoff. In <br />areas that provide detention of water, plants that are tolerant of saturated soil <br />conditions and prolonged exposure to water shall be specified. <br />7) Plant materials selected shall be appropriate to site specific characteristics such <br />as soil type, topography, climate, amount and timing of sunlight, prevailing <br />winds, rainfall, air movement, patterns of land use, ecological consistency and <br />plant interactions to ensure successful establishment. <br />8) Proper maintenance of landscaping, with minimal pesticide use, shall be the <br />responsibility of the property owner. <br />9) Irrigation shall be appropriate to the water requirements of the selected plants. <br />Irrigation system shall automatically adjust for weather conditions. <br />10) Applicant shall select pest- and disease- resistant plants. <br />11) Applicant shall plant a diversity of species to prevent a potential pest infestation <br />from affecting the entire landscaping plan. <br />12) Applicant shall plant "insectary" plants in the landscaping to attract and keep <br />beneficial insects. <br />13) Pool (including swimming pools, hot tubs, spas and fountains) discharge drains <br />shall not be connected directly to the storm drain or sanitary sewer system <br />14) Storage areas containing non - hazardous liquids shall be covered by a roof and <br />drain to the sanitary sewer system, and be contained by berms, dikes, liners, <br />vaults or similar spill containment devices. Storage areas containing non- <br />hazardous liquids shall be covered by a roof an d contained by berms, dikes, <br />liners, vaults or similar spill containment devices. <br />15) Wastewater from vehicle and equipment washing operations shall not be <br />discharged to the storm drain system. New residential complexes of 25 units or <br />greater shall either provide a roofed, bermed area for washing activities or <br />discourage vehicle /equipment washing by removing hose bibs (faucets) and <br />installing signs prohibiting such uses. <br />16) Vehicle /equipment washing areas shall be paved, designed to prevent run -on to <br />or runoff from the area, and plumbed to drain to the sanitary sewer. A sign shall <br />be posted indicating the location and allowed uses in the designated wash area. <br />T. If the design of any site improvements requires encroachments onto neighboring <br />properties during construction, written agreements with that property owner shall <br />Recommended Conditions of Approval November 21, 2011 <br />PLN2009- 00006; 2450 Washington Apartments Page 7 of 13 <br />