Parkway Landscaping PDF
Parkway Landscaping PDF
Parkway Landscaping PDF
Turf Regulations
City Code requires all grasses be
kept to a maximum of 6 inches in
height, except for blue grama and
buffalograss. These two are drought-
tolerant, native grasses that may be
grown up to 12 inches. Note that
these grasses are not suitable for
areas with high traffic or shade, and
can be difficult to establish and keep
free of weeds.
Planting Guidelines
• At least 50 percent of the area must be covered with live plant material at maturity. No bare dirt or
artificial plants or turf.
• Plant materials must not obscure the line of sight for traffic or obstruct the sidewalk. Keep plants low;
under 2 feet tall if within 5 feet of a driveway and under 3 feet tall in other areas. When selecting
plants, choose ones that will be close to these heights at maturity to reduce the need for pruning.
• Mulch and plant materials must be kept off the street and sidewalk.
• Keep the soil surface 2-3 inches below the curb and sidewalk to allow for mulch to be contained.
To avoid clutter, do not add edging, timbers or concrete blocks.
• Avoid damaging the roots of street trees when excavating in the parkway.
• Trees must be selected from the list below (see back).
• Set sprinklers so they don’t overspray onto the street or sidewalk.
• No fences or thorny/spiny plant material.
• Keep plants neat and trimmed. Keep the area free of unwanted weeds and debris.
• Call 811 for free utility locates before you dig.