Citrus Heights Urban Greening Strategy (CHUGS)

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1 Citrus Heights Urban Greening Strategy (CHUGS) Urban Forest Master Plan Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance & Guidelines and Policies for native/drought tolerant landscapes Presented by Davey Resource Group & Foothill Associates March 31, 2015

2 CHUGS Background Components o Vision for urban greening o Urban Forest Master Plan o Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance o Zoning code update o Native/drought tolerant landscape guidelines and policies

3 CHUGS Overarching goals o incorporate urban greening principles into the City s regulations and daily activities o develop a more sustainable urban forest by improving conditions for urban trees and optimizing the environmental, economical, and social benefits urban trees provide to the community

4 The Urban Forest in Citrus Heights Tree Canopy and Land Cover Community Urban Forest o Benefits o Composition o Investment versus benefits

5 Land Cover in Citrus Heights 25% 52% <1% water 4% 19% Tree Canopy Impervious Surface Grass/Low-Lying Vegetation Bare Soil Open Water

6 Citrus Heights Urban Tree Canopy In comparison Citrus Heights 25% Sacramento 19% Roseville 16% 0% 10% 20% 30%

7 Citrus Heights Urban Tree Canopy

8 Citrus Heights Community Urban Forest Value 27,994 trees $101 million to replace ($3,603/tree) $2 million in annual benefits Energy - $274,695 65% 14% CO2 - $34,450 Air Quality - $217,905 Stormwater - $152,323 8% 11% 2% Aesthetic/Other - $1,293,082 Total Benefits = $1,972,456

9 Citrus Heights Community Urban Forest Composition Over 175 unique species % of Population valley oak interior live oak crapemyrtle blue oak California sycamore monkey puzzle tree Callery pear coast redwood privet Chinese pistache Other Species

10 Citrus Heights Community Urban Forest Composition Good condition Relatively young population % City Trees Park Trees Citywide Total Ideal DBH Class

11 Citrus Heights Community Urban Forest Investment vs. Benefits $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $0 $1,972,456 Benefits $1,551,886 Net Benefits $420,570 Investment $18.20 per person $4.93 per person Annual Net Benefits from community trees = $1.6 million For EVERY $1 Invested in community trees, Citrus Heights receives $4.69 in Benefits

12 Citrus Heights Community Urban Forest City Forestry Operations o Inspection of ROW trees o Pruning o Tree removal o Service requests o Emergency response o Tree planting o Maintain inventory data

13 Developing Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines General Plan o Community Design Guidelines o Street Tree Program o Gateway Treatments o Water Conserving Landscaping

14 Developing Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines Zoning Code Section 3, Article 106, Chapter 34 o Apply to new Commercial and Multi-Family Development and certain other projects subject to Design Review o Landscape Requirements o Water Efficient Landscape Requirements o Do not apply to single-family homes o Guidelines for landscaping around native oaks

15 Developing Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines Design Review o Plant List and Concept Plan Building Permits o Landscape Plans Plant Legend o Irrigation Plans Water Use Calculations

16 Developing Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines The Urban Greening Project will: o Propose changes to existing regulations to address water efficiency o Develop Planting Guide and Recommended Plant List o Develop User-friendly Irrigation Calculator

17 Developing An Urban Forest Master Plan Why is a master plan important? o Illustrates the value and benefit of community trees o Communicates the challenges and opportunities o Promotes shared vision o Ensures resources are in place to support community goals

18 Developing An Urban Forest Master Plan Opportunities and Challenges o Preserve and enhance existing trees and canopy o Maximize environmental benefits o Develop a more sustainable, drought tolerant resource o Identify sustainable resources/funding o Increase public outreach and engagement

19 Developing An Urban Forest Master Plan Goals & Objectives Community urban forest benefits

20 Developing An Urban Forest Master Plan Goals & Objectives Tree Maintenance

21 Developing An Urban Forest Master Plan Goals & Objectives Community outreach and engagement

22 Developing An Urban Forest Master Plan Goals & Objectives Tree planting and canopy expansion

23 Developing An Urban Forest Master Plan Goals & Objectives Existing issues and challenges

24 CHUGS What s next? Draft Urban Forest Master Plan Draft Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Develop recommendations for native/drought tolerant landscape guidelines and policies Draft species palette Next community meeting o Review draft CHUGS

25 Questions and Discussion?

26 Thank you for your time Dana Karcher Tina McKeand