79-13 COV Landscape Standards.pdf

The document is the Landscape Standard Specifications for the City of Visalia's Parks and Recreation Department, dated August 5, 2013. These comprehensive landscape standards provide detailed technical specifications and guidelines for landscape construction, irrigation, planting, and maintenance within the city's public spaces. The document covers a wide range of landscape elements including trees, shrubs, groundcover, irrigation systems, concrete work, fencing, and various park amenities such as drinking fountains, barbecues, and tree wells.

The specifications outline precise technical requirements for materials, installation methods, testing, inspections, and maintenance periods for landscape projects. Key technical standards include pipe and irrigation system specifications, planting guidelines (including tree and shrub selection, root barriers, and staking), soil preparation requirements, irrigation controller details, and construction methods for various landscape features. The document provides extensive technical drawings and diagrams detailing specific installation techniques, material specifications, and standardized approaches for different landscape elements, ensuring consistency and quality across City of Visalia public landscape projects.