The Arvada parking area landscape requirement applies to surface parking lots and mandates landscaping to minimize parking lots’ apparent size, provide shade for parked cars, and reduce the heat island effect.
Policy Details:
Locale: Arvada, Colorado [West]
Climate zone: Zone 5B: Cool Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Citation:
Arvada Code of Ordinances Section 4-6-6-3




