Drought Tolerant Parkway Guidelines

via TreePeople a PDF file on the City guidelines for installation of smart landscaping in the parkways (the grow strip between the sidewalk and curb).

Guidelines allow for plants as tall as 36".

❝The accepted standard parkway planting material (other than street trees) is turf (grass) and/or drought tolerant, turf-substitute groundcover plants that provide the same desirable characteristics as turf. Because they are an accepted standard, no permit is required when turf or drought tolerant turf-substitutes are used to plant a parkway. Turf and drought tolerant turf-substitutes provide an obstruction free pedestrian passage between the street and sidewalk, a commonly accepted walking surface, tolerates foot traffic, and maintains an open line of sight between the street and abutting property, hence their acceptance as the standard parkway planting materials.❞

Removal of turfgrass enables enrollment in the Cash For Grass program.