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Planning Commission Discusses Commercial Landscape Standards; Staff to Draft Ordinance
Summary
Planning staff sought direction on commercial landscape design standards and maintenance language to address dead trees, turf removal, water efficiency and hardscape definitions; commissioners asked for tree requirements, staged compliance timelines and use of state water-district plant lists. Staff will return with draft ordinance language.
Ridgecrest planning staff briefed the commission on proposed commercial landscape design standards and maintenance language and asked for direction before drafting an ordinance. The discussion focused on balancing water-efficient landscaping, defining hardscape materials, and practical timelines and enforcement for existing commercial properties.
Staff said commercial landscaping on some sites has deteriorated after water restrictions and rising irrigation costs, with turf removed and planter areas left as bare dirt. The presentation included photos comparing maintained hardscape and low-water plantings with neglected lots. Staff suggested adding maintenance…
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