Landscaping Requirements
Landscape inspections for the 2025 inspection season closed on October 29th, 2025. Inspections are expected to start again in May 2026. For questions about financial assurances, please contact DREPlanInfoSMB@coloradosprings.gov.
Landscape requirements have been established for the design, installation, and maintenance of landscapes in Colorado Springs that intend to do the following;
- Contribute ecologically and aesthetically for the growth and economic prosperity of the City;
- Achieve healthy, attractive, and safe environments according to recognized water conservation principles; and
- Conserve, protect, and promote the unique natural identity and environment of the City.
City of Colorado Springs landscape requirements can be found in Part 9, Article 4 of the Unified Development Code (UDC).
Pre-Submittal/Comment Review Meetings
Landscape Staff will be available to meet with applicants to discuss potential submittals or review comments from applications that are not yet in the system. Please coordinate with Greg Stachon, Gregory.Stachon@ColoradoSprings.gov or 719-385-5613, to set up a meeting.