The City of Sunnyvale has many resources regarding landscaping. 

LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS

• Landscaping Requirements (pdf)- this handout explains general landscaping requirements, including total required area, useable open space, parking lot landscaping, etc.
• Stormwater Management – the City has requirements to manage water flows and improve the quality of stormwater runoff.  These regulations affect landscaping design.
• Parking Lot Shading Requirements (pdf)- this handout explains in more detail how to design a parking lot landscaping plan to meet the City's requirement for parking lot shading.
• Tree Removal Permits - are required for removal of any tree greater than 38 inches in circumference or for multi-trunk trees greater than 112 inches in circumference.

 “GREEN” LANDSCAPING SOLUTIONS

• Water Conserving Trees (pdf)
• Water Conserving Plants (pdf)
• Landscaping Maintenance for Pest Reduction (pdf)

QUESTIONS?

Call or visit the One-Stop Permit Center at City Hall. Planners are available to assist you between the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This handout is intended to be a general description of landscaping requirements. For specific information, consult Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 19.38.070 AND Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 19.38.075.