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e. Parking Lots: Parking lots are to be landscaped in order to relieve large expanses of asphalt and to screen parked cars from view wherever possible. Any service area located in a parking lot should also be screened. Berming is a suggested method of screening parking lots. Suggested plant materials for parking area plantings are provided in the "Plant Materials List" in subsection 3 of the Landscape Design Guidelines.


f. Grading/Drainage: Natural drainage patterns should be respected wherever possible. The use of berms is suggested only if continuous expanses of landforms are created which look natural as opposed to looking man-made.

g. Paving: Excessive areas of paving will be discouraged. Paving materials for driveways, paths, steps, patios and other areas should have a dull, non-reflective surface that blends with the natural surroundings. The use of interesting paving patterns as well as pre-cast payers is encouraged.







h. Ornamentation: The utilization of non-living objects as ornaments in the landscape is generally discouraged, particularly in front or side yards visible from adjacent properties and roads. Such ornamentation includes driftwood, animal skulls, wagon wheels, sculpture (flamingos, deer, cherubs, etc.) Individual expression is permissible so long as it does not detract from the goal of promoting a pleasing and harmonious landscape character in Castle Pines North.

i. Water Conservation: In the landscaping of home and other development sites, it is urged that plant materials, irrigation systems and maintenance practices be utilized which conserve water. Although water conserving landscapes are often associated with a rather bleak "dry-land" appearance, it should be noted that a more traditional "green" appearance can be achieved while still using much less water than typical suburban residential landscapes. Consultation with a landscape architect or designer experienced in designing water conserving landscapes is encouraged.

j. Irrigation: All landscaping shall be provided with a method of irrigation suitable to ensure the continued survival of planted materials. Drip irrigation, a water conserving method, is a recommended irrigation technique for use in Castle Pines North.

k. Maintenance: All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and attractive condition. Minimum maintenance requirements include watering, mowing, edging, pruning, removal and replacement of dead or dying plants, removal and/or killing of weeds and undesirable grasses, and removal of trash.

l. Landscape Improvements/Timing: If a certificate of occupancy (C.O.) is obtained for a new residence between March 1 and September 1, there is a 60 day period from the receipt within which the landscaping must be installed. If a C.O. is obtained for a new residence after September 1 but before March 1, there is a 180 day period from the time of its receipt within which landscaping must installed. All landscaping plans and timetables are subject to DRC approval prior to installation.

m. Phased Projects: In some cases, portions of Planning Areas may be left vacant after grading has occurred for later development phases. Such vacant areas shall be planted concurrently with completion of the first phase of construction in order to prevent soil erosion. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to plant and maintain those undeveloped sites which have been subdivided, graded, but not yet built upon until such time as they are sold to a new owner(s).