Parkway Improvement & Maintenance Days
Parkway Improvement Guidelines
“PARKWAYS”………..What are they, and why are they important?
A parkway generally refers to the narrow piece of land between the street and sidewalk. They are also sometimes called tree lawns, parking strips or planting strips. Traditionally they have been planted with grass, and include a street tree.
Parkways are owned by the City, but maintained by the property owner. Parkways and the bordering sidewalk together make up the public right-of-way (ROW). The public ROW is owned by the City. Although the City is responsible for improvements made to the sidewalks, the adjacent property owner is responsible for planting and maintenance of the parkways.
Parkways are important as they offer aesthetic, environmental and safety value. When properly landscaped and cared for, they provide scenic corridors, curb appeal and increase property value. They provide space for street trees which provide shade and absorb carbon dioxide. They prevent stormwater and irrigation run-off into the streets, allowing it to percolate down to the groundwater table. They also act as a buffer between pedestrians and vehicles on the roadway.
MAKING CHANGES IN YOUR PARKWAY: What can I do? What is permissible? As mentioned above, parkways traditionally have been planted with grass. But a property owner may want to consider something different for various reasons, such as using drought tolerant plant material or installing a paved surface to step onto when leaving a parked car. Whatever the reason, these guidelines are intended to help you understand what your responsibilities are, what is allowable, when a permit is required, and why.
Our Goals……….and yours too: By providing these guidelines, the City of Santa Ana strives to
Promote Water Conservation, by encouraging utilization of
o CA friendly plants (suited for our climate that have low water needs & are drought tolerant).
o “Smart” irrigation
o Permeable materials, which will allow parkway to absorb surface run off water
Provide for flexibility in response to different site conditions and use
Keep properties looking good by encouraging and assisting residents
“PARKWAYS”………..What are they, and why are they important?
A parkway generally refers to the narrow piece of land between the street and sidewalk. They are also sometimes called tree lawns, parking strips or planting strips. Traditionally they have been planted with grass, and include a street tree.
Parkways are owned by the City, but maintained by the property owner. Parkways and the bordering sidewalk together make up the public right-of-way (ROW). The public ROW is owned by the City. Although the City is responsible for improvements made to the sidewalks, the adjacent property owner is responsible for planting and maintenance of the parkways.
Parkways are important as they offer aesthetic, environmental and safety value. When properly landscaped and cared for, they provide scenic corridors, curb appeal and increase property value. They provide space for street trees which provide shade and absorb carbon dioxide. They prevent stormwater and irrigation run-off into the streets, allowing it to percolate down to the groundwater table. They also act as a buffer between pedestrians and vehicles on the roadway.
MAKING CHANGES IN YOUR PARKWAY: What can I do? What is permissible? As mentioned above, parkways traditionally have been planted with grass. But a property owner may want to consider something different for various reasons, such as using drought tolerant plant material or installing a paved surface to step onto when leaving a parked car. Whatever the reason, these guidelines are intended to help you understand what your responsibilities are, what is allowable, when a permit is required, and why.
Our Goals……….and yours too: By providing these guidelines, the City of Santa Ana strives to
Promote Water Conservation, by encouraging utilization of
o CA friendly plants (suited for our climate that have low water needs & are drought tolerant).
o “Smart” irrigation
o Permeable materials, which will allow parkway to absorb surface run off water
Provide for flexibility in response to different site conditions and use
Keep properties looking good by encouraging and assisting residents
STAY TUNED FOR START DATE:
3rd Saturday of Each Month
Location To Be Determined
8 - 10 A.M.
3rd Saturday of Each Month
Location To Be Determined
8 - 10 A.M.