Unified Land Development Code - Town of Gilbert

11.32 GILBERT UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
entry intersection are not developed at the same time, the plant palette of the first
comer approved by the Design Review Board shall set the basic plant palette for the
second comer.
6. Storm water retention within seventy-five (75) feet radius of gateway entry
intersections shall not exceed a depth of one (1) foot below the adjacent curb.
7.Water features and/or sculpture/outdoor art is encouraged.
(Ord. No. 1051, § I, 7-29-97)
11.33 Street theme districts.
The major goal of the Gilbert's Streetscape Guidelines is to establish areas within the Town that
convey a distinct character unique to that area. To that effect, nine (9) "Street Theme Districts" and
two (2) special districts are designated on the map on following Article XI. A distinct image shall
be created within each street theme district by using the design concepts and the plant palettes
designated for each district. The "Street Theme Districts" boundaries were established by the land
use pattern set by the General Plan. Other criteria considered in the layout of the districts and
selection of plant material are plant palette in already existing developments and promotion of the
use of low water use landscaping.
A. Landscape design concept.
1. Arterial rights-of-way shall be landscaped using plant materials selected from the
plant palette designated for the Street Theme District in which they are located.
2. Landscape design shall be consistent with the following:
a. Theme tree: Shall be used as a dominant tree specie selected to establish a framework
and continuity for each "Street Theme District". It shall be used for fifty (50) percent
of the total of trees required and planted preferably in groupings of two (2) or three
(3) specimens.
b. Secondary trees: Several tree species from the list shall be used to complement and
harmonize with the theme tree and help to create the special character of the district.
c. Accent trees: Tree species which will stand out from the others shall be used to add
seasonal color to the landscape. Accent trees could be used to demarcate entrances to
individual projects, give special emphasis to arterial intersections and other traffic
nodes and to highlight gateway entry signs and areas of special interest.
d. Shrubs and ground covers: Shrubs and ground covers designated for each theme
district shall be used to complement the theme, and to further define the district's
character. Other shrubs and ground covers may also be used if they complement the
distinct color palettes that dominate the district's landscape at different times during
the year. (e.g., arid, lush, etc.)
Ch. II, Pg. 170