Culver City Parks Task 8.1 Final Plan - Flipbook - Page 134
Figure 125. Non-functional turf, such as the underutilized turf shown in Cougar Park, will be subject to requirements replacing it with low water
use planting . Source: OLIN, 2024.
Non-Functional Turf
”Non-functional turf” is defined as
turf that is solely ornamental and
does not include turf areas regularly
used for recreational purposes such
as sports fields or areas used for civic
or community events.
134 THE PLAN // SYSTEM SCALE
Water Demand Considerations
and Non-Functional Turf
Requirements
In addition to stormwater management
requirements, there are statewide water efficiency
regulations that must be factored into park redesign.
The Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
(MWELO), adopted by the state of California in
2015, is referenced by the CalGreen Building
Code and required to be implemented by local
agencies statewide. This ordinance provides a set
of minimum standards for landscape design, water
use, and installation to promote the protection
of California’s water resources through the use of
climate adapted and native plant material. Other
aspects of the ordinance include measures for
fire mitigation and the reduction of the urban
heat island effect. A project will be required to
comply with MWELO for new construction areas
equal to or greater than 500 square feet or for
rehabilitation of existing vegetation areas equal to
