C Landscape

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ONE INCH OF COMPOST IN THE TOP SIX TO TWELVE INCHES OF SOIL

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION Two points of credit are available for projects that complete all of the following steps:

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� Assess the soil quality on site by having the soil professionally analyzed for texture, nutrient content, organic matter content, and pH.

� Incorporate either a minimum of 1-4 inches of compost into the top 6-12 inches of soil or enough compost as is required to bring the soil organic matter content to 3.5 % for turf areas and 5 % for planting beds( excluding areas reserved for plant species that will not thrive in such soils). � Use fully stabilized, certified compost as a soil amendment, where appropriate. � Loosen all soil in planting and turf areas to a minimum depth of six inches prior to final landscape grading. Top-dress with compost around established shrubs, around trees, and on turf.

This measure applies to all projects that have landscaping( not including planter boxes); if the project has no landscape, the measure is not applicable. Turf areas are included in this measure.

VERIFICATION Documentation: The Rater will collect the following:

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An Accountability Form signed by landscape architect or other appropriate expert Supporting documentation of soil testing and organic content( such as a soils report and amendments) that indicates compliance with the measure

To reduce water consumption and fertilizer use. To promote healthier plants and trees by improving soil composition.

RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION

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Up to three points of credit are available as follows: The following criteria apply to single family projects only:

Points will be awarded for installing a rainwater harvesting and storage system( including a gutter and downspout that conveys rainwater to a cistern). In a simple system, the cistern has a hose bib at the bottom of the tank, which can be used for simple garden hand watering purposes. A more extensive system has a pump that can be integrated into the landscape irrigation system or even through filters and into the home’ s toilet tank system. Credit is available based on the size of the cistern( s), as follows:

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Less than 750 gallons— One point Between 750 and 2,500 gallons— Two points Greater than 2,500 gallons— Three points

The following criteria apply to multifamily projects only:

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