FCDMC Aesthetic Treatment Policy - Flood Control District of ...

Policy ~or the Aesthetic Treatment and Landscapingof Flood Control Projects1. PurposeThis policy provides general guidance for incorporating aesthetic features as anintegral part of the planning, design and construction of flood control projects, andfor promoting consideration of aesthetics in the design of new structures, alterationsto existing structures, and other projects to be developed by, or funded inwhole or in part by the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (District).2. ApplicationThis policy applies to projects funded entirely by the District orin cooperation withother agencies as approved by the District's Board of Directors. In an advisorycapacity, this policy also applies to federally-funded projects sponsored by theDistrict Each project will be individually evaluated concerning the applicability ofthe measures set forth in this policy. This policy provides guidelines that may notbe applicable to all projects, such as storm drain projects in streets or where thepurpose is for a specific use other than landscaping, and therefore, it is understoodthat there may be exceptions to this policy.3. DefInitions3.1. MAestlietica Features" are natural resources, landforms, vegetation, andman-made structures which generate one or more sensory reactions andevaluations by the observer. These sensory reactions are traditionally categorizedill visual. auditory, and olfactory responses. For purposes of thispolicy, it is recognized that the visual response is the predominant reactionto aesthetic features that this policy will address.3.2. -Aesthetic Treatment" includes improvements that enhance or provideaesthetic features to facilities or structures, based on the standards foraesthetics that are generally recognized by the public, tecbnical and institutionalsources.