Landscape Standards

Contra Costa County

Public Works Department


Landscape Design, Construction, and   
Maintenance Standards   
and Guidelines    

For County Managed Facilities     
 

The Seal of Contra Costa County California
 Prepared by: 
 
 

Contra Costa County
Public Works Department 
Engineering Services, Special Districts Section 
Revised April 24, 2018
 

Introduction (PDF)
Section Effective Date
A. IntroductionDecember 1, 2014


Contacts (PDF)
B. Contact InformationApril 24, 2018


Sequencing (PDF)
C. Sequencing Flow ChartDecember 1, 2014


Design (PDF)
D. Design GuidelinesFebruary 4, 2016
E. Tree ListDecember 1, 2014
F. Parks, Trails, & Open SpaceDecember 1, 2014
G. Submittal RequirementsDecember 1, 2014


Construction (PDF)
H. Soil PreparationApril 24, 2018
I. IrrigationApril 24, 2018
J. Central Controlled Auto IrrigationApril 24, 2018
K. PlanningDecember 1, 2014


Maintenance (PDF)
L. Plant Establishment MaintenanceDecember 1, 2014
M. Long Term MaintenanceDecember 1, 2014
N. Turf Maintenance & RenovationDecember 1, 2014
O. Tree Preservation & PruningDecember 1, 2014
P. Pest ManagementJune 28, 2017
Q. Tree Removal & TransplantingDecember 1, 2014
R. Ballfield MaintenanceDecember 1, 2014


Details (PDF)
S. Irrigation DetailsApril 24, 2018
T. Planting DetailsDecember 1, 2014


Suggestions (PDF)
U. Suggestion Form
December 1, 2014
V. Reference BooksDecember 1, 2014