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Structural Frame and Building Envelope When planting near power lines, select trees with mature heights of less than 20 feet to reduce pruning. Turf is excluded from this measure. C3.3. Drought Tolerant, California Native, Mediterranean Species, or Other Appropriate Species (3 Points) To qualify for this measure, 50% of the total number of plants must be designated as drought tolerant or California native species. Drought tolerant, California native, or Mediterranean species of plants can be verified using one of the following references: ? ? ? ? ? East Bay Municipal Utility District’s Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates of the San Francisco Bay Region (occasional, infrequent, or none designations) Sunset Magazine’s Western Garden Book The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Guide to Estimating Irrigation Water Needs of Landscape Plantings in California (low of very low designations, species factor 0.3 or less) CA Native Plants for the Garden, by Bornstein, Fross, and O’Brien (occasional, infrequent, or drought tolerant designation) The Sierra Nevada Alliance’s Sierra Nevada Yard and Garden: A homeowner’s guide to landscaping in the Sierra Nevada

VERIFICATION Measure C3.1 Documentation: The Rater will collect an Accountability Form with measure criteria signed by the landscape architect or other appropriate expert stating that no invasive species were installed. Measure C3.2 Field Verification: The Rater will conduct field compliance verification to verify that plantings meet the intent of the measure and are not impeding walkways. The Rater will take representative photos. Documentation: The Rater will collect the following: ? ? An Accountability Form with measure criteria signed by the landscape architect or other appropriate expert stating that plants meet the planting spread indicated by the standard and/or planting plan. Supporting documentation that indicates growth and/or maintenance of plantings.

Measure C3.3 Field Verification: The Rater has the option of conducting field compliance verifications to confirm the documentation submitted for compliance with this measure. Documentation: The Rater will collect an Accountability Form with measure criteria signed by the landscape architect or other appropriate expert stating that 75% of plants are drought tolerant and meet the requirements of the measure. INTENT To utilize appropriate plant selection and location to reduce invasive species propagation. To reduce the amount of green waste that is produced. To reduce water, fertilizer, and pesticide use. GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Rating Manual Version 6.0, September 2013 © Build It Green

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