Download or read book Preparing a Landscaping Ordinance written by Wendelyn A. Martz and published by American Planning Association. This book was released on 1990 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A landscape ordinance is an effective way to integrate landscaping into development. This report guides you through preparing a landscape ordinance that sets standards for spacing, location, size, and species that are appropriate for your geographic location and community character. It also explains how to use landscaping to deal with common land-use problems and suggests ways to administer a landscape ordinance. Illustrations simplify the text, and an appendix discusses xeriscapes for areas in which water conservation is a concern.