Chino, CA Landscaping Rules: Rainwater Harvesting (2026)

A.Stormwater management and rainwater retention.1.The applicant shall incorporate twenty-four-hour retention or infiltration capacity of stormwater management practices into the project design that minimize runoff, increase on-site rainwater retention and infiltration, and improve water quality as necessary to comply with applicable stormwater regulations.2.The applicant is encouraged to incorporate stormwater management practices into the project design that minimize runoff, increase on-site infiltration, and improve water quality if not specifically required by stormwater regulations.3.All planted landscape areas are required to have friable soil to maximize water retention and infiltration as noted in section 20.19.040.B.3.B.Minimum on-site planting requirements.1.General requirements.a.Trees shall not be placed where they interfere with site drainage or require frequent pruning in order to avoid interference with overhead utilities.b.Trees should be grouped together to simulate natural tree stands. A design that places trees in a linear or symmetric pattern is not encouraged, with the exception of street trees.c.When more than ten trees are to be planted to meet the requirements of this chapter, a mix of tree sizes shall be provided as specified by Table 20.19-1 (Minimum Tree Size Mix). Table 20.19-1 MINIMUM TREE SIZE MIX

Minimum Percent Mix of Required Trees Size 10% 36-inch box or larger 40% 24-inch box 50% 15-gallon