§ 8.5.1. Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to protect the aesthetic, economic, recreational and environmental resources of Larimer County with landscape standards that:

A.

Enhance the quality and appearance of new development in public or private areas.

B.

Mitigate negative visual impacts between existing and proposed uses.

C.

Promote the efficient use of water in landscaping through application of Xeric™ design techniques to establish procedures for landscape design, installation and maintenance.

The term Xeriscape is a registered trademark of Denver Water, Denver, Colorado and is used with permission.

D.

Improve the environment by providing:

1.

Shade to reduce the heat island effect generated by large paved areas or structures;

2.

Air purification;

3.

Wildlife habitat;

4.

Wildfire safe designs;

5.

Erosion and stormwater control;

6.

Controls on noxious weed and invasive/destructive plants;

7.

For the use of native, adaptive and drought tolerant plants; and

8.

For the preservation of existing, non-invasive, trees and shrubs.

(Res. No. 07092013R005, Exh. A, 6-10-2013)