| | | The Landscape section reviews and processes landscape plans for public and private developments. As part of the plan review process Landscape Section is responsible to meet the City's goals for a landscaping design that are both economical and bring harmony and continuity to the City's natural landscape. Landscaping in the City of Oceanside must meet the following: - Compliance with federal, state and local codes and regulations,
- Compliance with the current Landscape Development Manual (Landscape Standards),
- Compliance with the City Landscape Regulations and Ordinances,
- Establishment of an acceptable level of harmony with the natural landscape,
- Continuity with the surrounding existing development,
- Usage of various shapes, textures and colors as well as practical applications in the design specific to the proposed site,
- Usage of the native and naturalized plant types that encourage wildlife habitat and protection,
- Protection against erosion for sloped, graded and disturbed lands,
- Conservation of water through using drought tolerant plants and efficient irrigation design,
- Reducing the risk of fire hazard through site design, planting and management of flammable vegetation,
- Providing screening for unsightly areas,
- Provide for wind break and heat gain control through plant material,
- Conserve energy by providing shade trees over streets, sidewalk, parking areas and other paved areas,
- Increase the quality and quantity of landscape area visible from public and private streets and adjacent properties,
- Landscape aids in the prevention of storm water run-off and filters particulates often found in water prior to entering our storm drains,
- Trees help sequester carbon emissions thus providing clean air
|  Contact Us:
Visit our office at 300 N. Coast HWY
(760) 435-5097
Engineeringstaff@ci.oceanside.ca.u Useful Links Western Chapter of International Society of Arboriculture
CA Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Tree pruning, removal and planting safety
San Diego County Water Authority
Tree selecting guide
 Plan Review and Process
Plan Submittal Requirements & Forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Landscape Inspection
Landscape Development Manual  (4.14 MB)
Landscape Regulations and Ordinances
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