Landscapes Design Guide Series

These guides are intended to provide examples and sample ordinance language for creating developments and zoning that are consistent with the Landscapes Map.

A design guide for the Agricultural Landscape will be released in the future

coverRural Landscapes Design Guide

The planning principles and design elements for Rural Landscapes to maintain a low density development pattern and conserve agricultural lands and sensitive environmental resources. View Document

coverRural Center Landscapes Design Guide

The planning principles and design elements for Rural Center Landscapes to guide new development in underutilized developed land, villages with expansion or rehabilitation potential, infill sites that interconnect business areas, and areas close to public utilities. View Document

coverSuburban Landscapes Design Guide

The planning principles and design elements for Suburban Landscapes to guide new development in neighborhood centers, sites with lot consolidation opportunities, greenfields with sensitive infill potential, and areas close to public utilities and transportation. View Document

coverSuburban Center Landscapes Design Guide

The planning principles and design elements for Suburban Center Landscapes to guide new development in corridors, underutilized shopping centers, older office and business parks, and infill locations. View Document

coverUrban Center Landscapes Design Guide

The planning principles and design elements for Urban Center Landscapes to guide new development in downtown areas, underutilized non-residential properties, older industrial properties, and parking lots. View Document