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Landscaping: Turf Removal for Commercial and Residential Common Areas

Turf Removal Rebate Form - Commercial and Residential Common Areas
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PURPOSE
The intent of the rebate program is to reduce outdoor water use through the installation of lowwater- use, drought-enduring landscaping.


ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The commercial/residential common areas landscape rebate is effective beginning August 5, 2005, and replaces all previous landscape rebate programs. Properties that have received rebate credit in a previous landscape rebate program or have converted turf landscaping prior to August 5, 2005, are not eligible. The landscape rebate is a one-time credit per property that will be applied to the water bill.
A rebate is offered for the removal of turf from the landscape and installation of city-approved landscaping. The rebate amount is calculated based upon the costs for conversion and is limited to no more than $3,000. Rebate amount is figured at 25% of total costs (excluding taxes).

Funds are limited. Rebates will be processed until funds are depleted.


WHO IS ELIGIBLE
The turf removal rebate for commercial/residential landscaped common areas is available to nonresidential properties, multifamily residential communities, and common areas of housing developments that receive water from the Scottsdale water system and meet the program qualifications and requirements stated below.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Applicant must be the property owner or the party legally responsible for paying the water bill.
  • Property has a minimum of 1,000 square feet of established turf area in the landscape that will be removed and converted to low-water-use landscaping.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Follow the steps listed below. Only complete applications submitted with all required information will be processed.
  • A landscape plan approved by Planning and Development Services is required.
  • Plan must include existing turf measurements.
  • A preliminary site inspection by a city representative to confirm eligibility is required before renovation begins.
  • When the landscape renovation is finished, a final inspection is required.
  • Contractor bid and itemized receipts/final invoice for landscape conversion costs are required.

STEP ONE - To apply

  • Contact Development Services One Stop Shop for landscape renovation project information and a pre-application meeting with city staff for plan approval.

Planning and Development Services
7447 E Indian School Rd, Suite 105
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

  • Complete and sign the rebate application form.
  • Submit the application and contractor bid to the Water Conservation Office.
  • The Water Conservation Office will schedule a preliminary site inspection to measure turf and verify eligibility. No work may begin prior to the preliminary inspection.

STEP TWO - After the new landscape is installed

  • When renovation of the landscape conversion area has been completed:
  • Call the Water Conservation Office at 480-312-5650 to schedule a final inspection.
  • Submit landscape conversion project receipts/final invoice to the Water Conservation Office.

Water Conservation Office
9312 N 94th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

If all requirements are met, the rebate will be processed, and a credit will be applied to the water bill within two billing cycles.