Landscape Standards
Contra Costa County
Public Works Department
Landscape Design, Construction, and
Maintenance Standards
and Guidelines
For County Managed Facilities
Prepared by:
Contra Costa County
Public Works Department
Engineering Services, Special Districts Section
Revised April 24, 2018
| Introduction (PDF) | Section Effective Date |
|---|---|
| A. Introduction | December 1, 2014 |
| Contacts (PDF) | |
| B. Contact Information | April 24, 2018 |
| Sequencing (PDF) | |
| C. Sequencing Flow Chart | December 1, 2014 |
| Design (PDF) | |
| D. Design Guidelines | February 4, 2016 |
| E. Tree List | December 1, 2014 |
| F. Parks, Trails, & Open Space | December 1, 2014 |
| G. Submittal Requirements | December 1, 2014 |
| Construction (PDF) | |
| H. Soil Preparation | April 24, 2018 |
| I. Irrigation | April 24, 2018 |
| J. Central Controlled Auto Irrigation | April 24, 2018 |
| K. Planning | December 1, 2014 |
| Maintenance (PDF) | |
| L. Plant Establishment Maintenance | December 1, 2014 |
| M. Long Term Maintenance | December 1, 2014 |
| N. Turf Maintenance & Renovation | December 1, 2014 |
| O. Tree Preservation & Pruning | December 1, 2014 |
| P. Pest Management | June 28, 2017 |
| Q. Tree Removal & Transplanting | December 1, 2014 |
| R. Ballfield Maintenance | December 1, 2014 |
| Details (PDF) | |
| S. Irrigation Details | April 24, 2018 |
| T. Planting Details | December 1, 2014 |
| Suggestions (PDF) | |
| U. Suggestion Form | December 1, 2014 |
| V. Reference Books | December 1, 2014 |