The city of Phoenix requires the review of landscape plans for commercial, industrial, and subdivision projects. Plans are checked for code compliance and health and safety issues. The landscape reviewer checks the quantities, sizes, and varieties of plant material, as well as the placement of that material. The plans are coordinated with the Park and Recreation Department when park issues effect the project.
Concerning inventory and salvage of plant material, City ordinance states, Development should minimize the removal of existing healthy Sonoran Desert (native) and non-native vegetation. Trees 4” in caliper and larger, native cacti 3 feet tall and non-native cacti 6 feet tall and larger should be inventoried and considered for salvage per Zoning Ordinance 507, Tab A.II. A.1.1 and A 3.1.1. The opportunity to leave vegetation in place should be considered and if removal is necessary, healthy mature trees and cacti should be salvaged and utilized on site.
Landscaping plans are classified as civil plans and therefore are reviewed under the civil plan review process. For a step by step overview of the civil process, please select Civil Plans Review Process. Otherwise, select from the landscape topics listed below for additional information:
Landscape/Hillside Links:
Inventory and Salvage Preservation Links:
Landscape Plan Review (Commercial & Residential) Links:
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact your project team leader or the Development Services Department by calling 602-262-7811 or send us feedback online.
