Landscape Design Standards & Guidelines

The Design Standards shall be used in the following 3 step process:

• Step 1 - Determine appropriate Standards Zone. Determine the relevant use zone for the project area; reference the Standards Zone Diagram on page 11.
• Step 2 - Consider criteria and develop design possibilities based on Intent in the Community or Residential Standards & Guidelines sections. Following programmatic and design criteria outlined in the Design Standards, develop appropriate design responses. Reference the conceptual approaches for each use zone illustrating a sampling of design possibilities. Ensure that designs meet the Standards. Show how designs meet the Guidelines, or how the design meets the Intent.
• Step 3 - Select appropriate materials utilizing the standards and guidelines for each section. Examples and listings of recommended materials are outlined in each section.

Note: If the standards and guidelines cannot be met, schedule a review with the Independence Design Review Board to request a variance.