Dripping Springs announces landscape requirements for residential, commercial projects
DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — The Dripping Springs City Council approved an ordinance enforcing landscape requirements to “maintain a cohesive and visually appealing appearance throughout the city and mitigate the impacts of development.”
The move, approved at last week's city council meeting, will impose landscape restrictions on both residential and commercial projects.
“By establishing comprehensive guidelines for landscape design and management and by regulating aspects such as drought tolerant plant selection, tree preservation, and drip irrigation incentives, the City can ensure that public spaces, streetscapes, and private properties contribute positively to the overall visual landscape that makes Dripping Springs such a livable and vibrant area without putting an undue strain on our water resources,” read a press release.
The following are “key features” of the new ordinance:
- Commercial Projects:
- Prohibits the removal of Heritage Trees (18 inches or larger of specific species)
- Limits the removal of Standard Trees (Trees 8-18 inches for certain species)
- Provides incentives for drip irrigation and lessens allowance of live grass turf
- Residential Homes:
- Prohibits the removal of Heritage Trees (18 inches or larger of specific species)
- Prohibits sprinklers that cause water flow over sidewalks, streets, and other non-vegetated areas.