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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.
Policy for the Aesthetic Treatment and Landscaping of Flood Control Projects4. General Policy4.1. The Flood Control District of Maricopa County will consider aesthetictrea~ent in the design of new structures, alterations to eJcisting structures,and other projects to be developed by, or funded in whole or part by theDistrict This treatment will be in concert with the authority and limitationsspecified in A.RS. §48-3601 et seq., and will be accomplished within thebudgetary limitations specified by the District This policy supercedes "AGeneral Policy for Aesthetic Treatment and Landscaping of Flood ControlStructures," dated January 2, 1979. Aesthetic treatment will be limited toaesthetic features that are incidental to, or are part of the flood controlstructure. The consideration of aesthetic treatment of flood control projectsshouldbegin during the project planning stage, prior to design. Each projectshall be designed in such a way to protect the visual and cultural values atthe project site and surrounding area to the greatest extent practicable.Guidelines detailing the design standards of aesthetic features referred toin this policy may be prepared by the District as needed.4.2. Aesthetic features of a flood control project shall be designed in considerationof the following:4.2.1. Structuralintegrityandfunction of thefacility are not compromised.4.2.2. The safety of the site, the area, and the public is not diminished.4.2.3. Maintenance requirements for the facility are not hindered or significantlyincreased.4.2.4. There is no significant (maximum of 6% of the total project) costincrease for required real estate.4.2.5. Costs to the District are within acceptable budgetary constraints.4.2.8. Theaesthetic treatment is compatible withthe prevailing features inthe surrounding area.4.2.7. The aesthetics features developed at the expense ofcost-share partners,or other participating entities, will not increase the District'sliability regarding personal safety, and/or property.4.3. Irrigation and waterusage requirements willbe a primary consideration forall aesthetic treatments.4.3.1. An efficient and site-specific irrigation design will provide adequatesupport for vegetation.4.3.2. Irrigation systems will promote the conservation of water in thedesert environment of Maricopa County.
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