Glendale Landscaping Standards

Purpose is to aid in conserving water by encouraging the use of varieties of plants, trees and shrubs indigenous to arid regions which are characterized by low-water consumption and drought tolerant; conserving energy; and providing shade and relief from the sun.

Code sets landscaping and tree planting requirements by zoning district, including tree size requirements, limits of water intensive landscaped areas by percentage, and the option the develop an alternative xeriscape landscape plan