Mesa Landscaping Standards

Purpose is to provide environmental improvements such as mitigating air and storm water pollution, providing shade and reducing the effects of the urban heat island. Code sets standards for shading for sidewalks, tree sizes, requirements for live plant material for open space; and landscape islands for parking spaces. An alternative landscape plan can be submitted if it meets certain design criteria related to the preservation or incorporation of native vegetation, water efficiency, such as rain water harvesting, storm water management strategies, like bioswales, and practices that promote plant viability, like silva cells.