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Arvada Surface Landscape Requirement

The Arvada surface landscape requirement mandates that surface landscape development be designed to preserve geological function, aesthetic value, and recreative benefits. Natural resources, such as lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, wetlands, and riparian areas, and features like steep slopes, tree canopies, wildlife habitats, and scenic vistas, should remain undisturbed during development.

Link:

  • Arvada Code of Ordinances Section 4-3-2-2

Policy Details:

Locale: Arvada, Colorado [West]
Climate zone: Zone 5B: Cool Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Habitat Spaces
Policy Type(s): City Code, Manuals and Guidance

Citation:

Arvada Code of Ordinances Section 4-3-2-2

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