Design and Construction Standards Volume

Design and Construction
Standards
Volume 5
Landscaping
2013 Edition
LANDSCAPING Volume 5
Design and Construction Standards September 2013
1. GENERAL LANDSCAPE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................1

1.1 OVERALL INTENT...................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................................................1
1.3 DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................2
2. SUBMISSION PROCESSES......................................................................................................................................3
2.1 GENERAL SUBMISSION ...........................................................................................................................................3
2.2 REVIEW CRITERIA ..................................................................................................................................................4
2.3 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES .........................................................................................................4
2.4 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT LANDSCAPE PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS ...........................................................................6
2.5 CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION CERTIFICATE (CCC) PROCESS ................................................................................6
2.6 WARRANTY PERIOD ...............................................................................................................................................7
2.7 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT..................................................................................................................................8
2.8 FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE (FAC) PROCESS ...............................................................................................8
2.9 LANDSCAPE CROSSING PROCEDURES FOR PIPELINE CORRIDORS ...........................................................................9
3. LANDSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................9
3.1 GENERAL LANDSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................9
3.2 LANDSCAPE LAYOUT PLAN .................................................................................................................................10
3.3 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY DRAWING REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................11
3.4 LANDSCAPE STAKING PLAN.................................................................................................................................12
3.5 LANDSCAPE PLANTING PLAN ...............................................................................................................................12
3.6 PLANT LIST REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................13
3.7 PROJECTS OF LIMITED SCOPE...............................................................................................................................13
3.8 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS .................................................................................................................14
3.9 ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PLANS ...........................................................14
3.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS ..........................................................................................................................................14
3.11 RED LINE DRAWINGS ...........................................................................................................................................14
4. LANDSCAPING STANDARDS CHANGE REQUEST PROCESS.....................................................................15
4.1 FORMAL CHANGE REQUEST PROCESS ..................................................................................................................15
5. DESIGN STANDARDS INTENT ............................................................................................................................15
6. PLANT MATERIALS ..............................................................................................................................................15
6.1 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TREES..........................................................................................................15
6.2 NATURALIZATION ................................................................................................................................................15
6.3 DESIGNATED ROADWAY TREE PLANTING CORRIDORS ........................................................................................16
6.4 TREE SETBACKS FROM UTILITIES AND PROPERTY LINES .....................................................................................16
6.5 TREE SETBACKS FROM WALKWAYS AND ROADS .................................................................................................16
6.6 TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING SETBACKS AND SPACING........................................................................................17
6.7 TREE AND SHRUB MINIMUM SIZES ......................................................................................................................18
6.8 REQUIRED PLANTING QUANTITIES FOR OPEN SPACES .........................................................................................18
6.9 APPROVED TREE SPECIES AND SPACING REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................18
6.10 PLANTING ANNUALS ............................................................................................................................................21
6.11 PLANTING PERENNIALS........................................................................................................................................21
6.12 HOARDING ...........................................................................................................................................................21
6.13 WEED CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................21
7. SITE SPECIFIC FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................22
7.1 BOULDERS ...........................................................................................................................................................22
7.2 SITE FURNITURE AND SETBACKS .........................................................................................................................22
7.3 FENCING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................22
7.4 FENCING ADJACENT TO OPEN SPACE ...................................................................................................................23
7.5 SITE DRAINAGE AND RUNOFF REDUCTION ..........................................................................................................23
8. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTS ................................................................................................................................23

8.1 SCHOOL AND PARK SITES ....................................................................................................................................23
8.2 SPORTS FIELDS ....................................................................................................................................................24
8.3 PLAYGROUNDS ....................................................................................................................................................25
8.4 GREENWAYS ........................................................................................................................................................25
9. ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYS.......................................................................................................................................25
9.1 GENERAL LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................................25
9.2 LOCAL AND COLLECTOR BOULEVARDS ...............................................................................................................25
9.3 COLLECTOR ROADWAYS......................................................................................................................................25
9.4 ARTERIAL ROADWAYS.........................................................................................................................................26
9.5 INDUSTRIAL AREAS .............................................................................................................................................27
9.6 MAJOR ENTRANCE ROUTES TO THE CITY AND DOWNTOWN ................................................................................27
9.7 MAJOR COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS .......................................................................................................................27
9.8 ROAD ISLANDS, MEDIAN, AND ENTRY FEATURES ...............................................................................................27
10. WALKWAY, EMERGENCY RIGHTS OF WAY AND TOP OF BANK LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS 28
10.1 WALKWAY AND EMERGENCY RIGHTS OF WAY ...................................................................................................28
10.2 TOP OF BANK LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................29
11. MAJOR UTILITY CORRIDORS ...........................................................................................................................29
11.2 LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTA LINK CORRIDORS ..................................................................................30
11.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPING AND LANDSCAPING HIGH PRESSURE GAS RIGHT-OF-WAYS ...........................30
12. CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES .......................................31
APPENDIX A “PERMITTED TREE CALIPER SIZES AND SUGGESTED TREE DIVERSITY SPECIES” ........33
APPENDIX B “WINDBREAK, SHELTER BREAK EVALUATION FOR ALBERTA”............................................37
APPENDIX C “CORPORATE TREE MANAGEMENT POLICY C456A” .................................................................47
APPENDIX D “TOP OF BANK POLICY C542”.............................................................................................................52
APPENDIX E “CHANGE REQUEST FORM”................................................................................................................72
APPENDIX F “REVISION LOG” .....................................................................................................................................74
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION DETAIL REFERENCE ............................................................................................76
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION DETAIL REFERENCE (CONTINUED) ................................................................77
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION REFERENCE..........................................................................121
1. General Landscape Submission Requirements

1.1 Overall Intent
1.1.1 All landscape plans and specifications submitted to the City of Edmonton for
approval must meet or exceed all requirements set out in the City of Edmonton’s
Design and Construction Standards.
1.2 Reference Documents
1.2.1 The following documents are a source of additional information.
 Alberta Yards and Gardens (by Alberta Agriculture Food & Rural Development)
primary plant reference, takes precedence if sizes/spreads are in conflict with
other documents;
 Trees and Shrubs for the Prairies (by Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades
Association 780-489-1991, [email protected]) latest edition;
 Barrier Free Design (by Alberta Municipal Affairs, Safety Services);
 Community Standards Bylaw 14600;
 Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800;
 River Valley Bylaw 7188;
 Parkland Bylaw 2202;
 Traffic Bylaw 5590;
 City of Edmonton Corporate Tree Management Policy C456A (Reference
Appendix C). (Conflicts between this document and the Construction Design
Standards will be resolved at the discretion of Parks/ Forestry);
 City of Edmonton Urban Forest Management Plan;
 City of Edmonton Low Impact Development, Best Management Practices, Design
Guide, Edition 1.0;
 Environmental Impact Assessments (contact City of Edmonton, Sustainable
Development);
 Playspaces Development Standard, latest issue (contact a Community Services
Project Manager/Parks);
 Skateboard Standards (Community Services internal document – contact a
Community Services Project Manager/Parks);
 Standard Sportsfield Sizes; (Community Services internal document – contact a
Landscape Architect/Parks);
 Urban Parks Management Plan (UPMP);
 Water Park Standards (Community Services internal document – contact a
Community Project Manager/Parks);
 Utility Authority (contact respective utility company for ROW landscape
restrictions).
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1.3 Definitions
1.3.1 The Authority: any outside agency with jurisdiction over development approval on
lands not controlled by the City of Edmonton. For example, ATCO Gas or
AltaLink Corporation.
1.3.2 Parks: Parks Planning, Urban Planning and Environment Branch, Sustainable
Development Department and Landscape Design and Construction, Project
Management and Maintenance Services, Community Services Department.
1.3.3 Director/Parks: the Directors within the Urban Planning and Environment Branch,
Parks Planning and Community Services Branch, Landscape Design and
Construction, who are designated by the City of Edmonton to review all activities
on parkland and represents the City of Edmonton as the signing authority to
approve all landscape plans.
1.3.4 Landscape Architectural Technologist/Parks: the person within Urban Planning
and Environment, Parks Planning and Community Services Department, Landscape
Design and Construction designated by the General Manager, Sustainable
Development Department. Responsible for coordinating the inspections and
issuance of Landscape Construction Completion Certificates and Final Acceptance
Certificates.
1.3.5 Consultant: the professional hired by a Developer to represent the Developer’s
interests on a land development project. Note that the Landscape Architect may or
may not be the prime consultant. Also refer to Volume 1, Chapter 1 – Intent and
Use of The Design Standards 2.2.
1.3.6 Landscape Architect: the Landscape Architect stamping and signing the
submitted drawings. Must be a full member in good standing with the Alberta
Association of Landscape Architects. Upon mutual agreement with Parks, the
Landscape Architect may designate an appropriate representative for field work.
Also refer to Volume 1, Chapter 1 – Intent and Use of The Design Standards,
Section 2.5.
1.3.7 Landscape Architect/Parks: a City Landscape Architect representing Urban
Planning and Environment Branch and Community Services Department.
1.3.8 Planner/Parks: a City Parks Planner representing the Urban Planning and
Environment Branch, Sustainable Development Department.
1.3.9 Development Officer: a person specifically delegated by the General Manager of
Sustainable Development as having the authority to approve Development Permit
application, representing the Current Planning Branch, Sustainable Development
Department.
1.3.10 Forestry: the Forestry section of Community Services.
1.3.11 Project Manager/Parks: a City project manager representing Buildings and
Landscape Services, Infrastructure Services and Landscape Design and
Construction, Project Management and Maintenance Services, Community
Services.
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1.3.12 Concept Drawings: a landscape drawing intended to convey design intent rather
than detail. Parks utilizes a four step design drawing process, Concept Drawings,
Site Development Drawings, Construction Drawings and As-Built Drawings.
1.3.13 Site Development Drawings: a scaled drawing outlining configuration, materials
and grading intent, but lacking detailed construction information such as
coordinates, dimensions and spot elevations.
1.3.14 Construction Drawing: a scaled drawing with sufficient information such as
coordinates, construction details and grading information to facilitate construction.
1.3.15 As-Built Drawing: a scaled drawing accurately surveyed and intended to record the
post construction conditions.
1.3.16 Red Line Drawings: drawing submitted to Parks for review and approval
indicating minor revisions to the previously approved landscape plan.
1.3.17 Developer: the proponent initiating and funding a land development project. The
Developer may be a private, public or not for profit entity.
1.3.18 Master Plan: drawings or documents outlining future developments.
1.3.19 Naturalization: an alternative landscape management technique. Natural processes
of growth and change are less restricted and the landscape is allowed to become
more natural rather than ornamental.
1.3.20 Base Level Development: as defined in the UPMP by Parkland Classification
System, see UPMP under definitions for specifics.
1.3.21 City: the City of Edmonton.
2. Submission Processes
2.1 General Submission
2.1.1 The Landscape Architect is encouraged to contact Parks for preliminary input on
Concept designs before preparation of construction drawings. These concept
drawings are subject to a preliminary circulation to pertinent stakeholders at the
discretion of Parks.
2.1.2 Site Development Drawings and Master Plans will be circulated and reviewed by
Parks as required.
2.1.3 The Consultant shall submit to the City, landscape plans, construction drawings,
details and specifications stamped and signed by a Landscape Architect. These
plans and specifications shall, in the sole opinion of the Director/Parks, be
complete, accurate and in accordance with the standards presented and referred to in
the Design and Construction Standards and Reference Documents.
2.1.4 Parks will review drawings and specifications with respect for adherence to the City
Design and Construction Standards, but are not responsible for any omissions or
errors on, or relating to, these plans. Drawings are subject to approval by the
Director/Parks.
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2.1.5 The Landscape Architect must submit landscape plans with all related engineering
and architectural drawings as one complete set for each project area. Engineering
drawings submitted without the accompanying landscape plans will not be accepted
for review by Parks.
2.1.6 Where the Landscape Architect’s scope of work includes landscaping on or near
high-pressure pipeline crossings or any other major utility corridors, these plans
shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Design and
Construction Standards. Final approval of plans by the City will be subject to
approval by the Utility Authority as evidenced by signed approved drawings. One
copy of the executed Crossing Agreement must be submitted to the City prior to
commencement of construction of the landscape improvements.
2.1.7 After plans have been submitted and signed as "Approved" by City Departments
and EPCOR Water Services, the Landscape Architect shall submit two complete
sets of all plans to the Director/Parks a minimum of 48 hours prior to the
commencement of any construction.
2.2 Review Criteria
2.2.1 Parks relies on a series of approved guidelines and best practices defining
appropriate design standards. During the review process, the Director/Parks shall
make the final decision regarding landscape designs after consideration of the
following:
 The safety and security of the general public.
 The functional relationship of the landscape design to existing and proposed
utilities, land uses, flood/drainage patterns, vehicular and pedestrian circulation
networks.
 The proposals are sensitive to the location, size and scale of the space available.
 The horticultural and bioengineering components of the plan design take into
consideration factors such as micro-climate, soil conditions, hydrology, slope
stabilization, erosion control, successive plant growth, wind buffering, visual
screening and control of pedestrian circulation.
 The maintenance requirements of the proposed landscape design and its suitability
for the site.
 The inclusion of barrier free access.
 The protection and preservation of the natural environment, and the enhancement
of bio-diversity and wildlife habitat.
 Site accessibility for maintenance equipment and crews.
2.3 Landscape Architects Responsibilities
2.3.1 The Landscape Architect is responsible for all design work, construction detailing,
stamping and signing of landscape plans, on-site inspection, submission of required
information and As-Built Drawings.
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2.3.2 The following list provides an outline of the Landscape Architect’s responsibilities,
including:
 Providing an on-site copy of the approved construction plans at on-site meetings
with Parks personnel and for inspections.
 Submission of one copy of any Utility Crossing Agreement before construction.
 Coordination of natural stand and hazard tree assessments with Forestry, prior to
commencement of any proposed work or acceptance for Parks inventory, as
required.
 Resubmission of drawings, for review by Parks as required.
 Resubmission of revised drawings including a detailed explanation of how each
of Parks concerns/comments have been addressed.
 Where revisions to previously signed and approved drawings are necessary,
submission of a Red Line drawing, for review and approval by Parks.
 Conducting site assessments prior to design work to determine retention or
modifications to existing site features (eg. trees).
 Undertake site monitoring during construction and submit required documentation
of materials and construction practices in accordance with the approved drawings.
Note that, among others, Sections 02910 Topsoil, Subgrade Preparations, 02914
Mulches, 02920 Seed and Sod, 02930 Trees, Shrubs and Groundcovers, and
02931 Naturalization have specific requirements and/or documentation for
inspections.
 Stake or approval of locations of all plant material, landscape structures and site
amenities with the contractor prior to installation, to ensure that there are no
utility conflicts and confirm conformity to the approved landscape plans.
 Inspection and approval of the final installation of all work, structures, amenities
and plant material before applying for and coordinating a CCC or FAC
inspection.
 Submission of one As-Built drawing as specified in Section 3.10. Note the As-
Built should include:
 Tree replacements that took place during the maintenance period prior to
FAC. Provide three (3) sets of FAC application forms complete with reduced,
legible drawings to Development Coordination for distribution to Parks.
 Inspect all works prior to the FAC inspection to ensure the deficiencies have
been completed satisfactorily.
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2.4 Development Permit Landscape Plan Approval Process

2.4.1 In the event the Development Officer requires a landscape plan to meet the approval
of Parks, or if ground disturbance, seed, sod or plant materials are proposed for City
owned lands, the process outlined below must be followed.
2.4.2 The Consultant/Developer shall submit four (4) printed sets and an electronic
version of landscape drawings, stamped and sealed by a Landscape Architect to The
City of Edmonton, Current Planning.
2.4.3 The Landscape Architect shall submit a cover letter to accompany the four (4) sets
of drawings which shall include the following:
 Anticipated time of construction.
 Indicate that of all improvements proposed on City owned lands will be funded by
the Developer.
 Construction and implementation of landscape improvements and landscape
rehabilitation to be managed and completed by the Developer.
 Maintenance of all landscape improvements shall be the Developer’s
responsibility as specified in the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800.
2.4.4 Notify Landscape Architectural Technologist/Landscape Architect/Parks in writing
when work is completed and that inspections are required.
2.4.5 The Landscape Architect shall adhere to all City requirements for landscape plans,
including Design and Construction Standards.
2.4.6 The Landscape Architect is responsible for design drawing circulation to the City
departments and utilities as may be required for review and comment. Copies of all
comments are to be provided to the Director/Parks prior to drawing revision.
2.4.7 The Landscape Architect shall submit the revised landscape plans to the appropriate
City departments for signed approval.
2.4.8 The Landscape Architect shall then submit the approved landscape Mylar plans
complete with an electronic copy to the City of Edmonton Development Officer.
2.5 Construction Completion Certificate (CCC) Process
2.5.1 Inspections for Landscape Construction Completion Certificates (CCC) will be
undertaken by Parks from June 1st - October 15th. A shortening of this period may
be made at the discretion of the Director/Parks based on weather conditions.
2.5.2 Inspections for Landscape Amenities and Fencing will be conducted throughout the
year, snow coverage and weather dependent.
2.5.3 The Landscape Architect shall co-ordinate CCC inspection time and date with the
Landscape Architectural Technologist/Parks Planning.
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2.5.4 The Landscape Architect shall submit a standard form letter, three (3) original
copies of the standard Sustainable Development Department Construction
Completion Certificate form including all 11 x 17 reductions of the approved
drawings and/or Red Lines and forward them to Development Coordination,
Sustainable Development.
2.5.5 In the event that a CCC inspection is rejected, the original CCC forms must be
resubmitted for all subsequent CCC Inspection requests.
2.5.6 Development Coordination, Sustainable Development will distribute the three (3)
original CCC’s to appropriate City Departments. On-site inspection shall be
completed by Parks Planning and Landscape Design and Construction Services
within thirty (30) days of receipt of the above information by the Senior
Development Engineer.
2.5.7 On the date of the site inspection the Landscape Architectural Technologist/Parks
Planning or designates, will meet the Landscape Architect at the pre-arranged
location.
2.5.8 The Landscape Architect will bring one set of the most recently approved landscape
drawings and will record deficiencies during the inspection, as will the Landscape
Architectural Technologist/Parks.
2.5.9 The Landscape Architectural Technologist/Parks will supply an approved CCC or a
rejected CCC with a deficiency report, within two (2) weeks of the inspection to the
Landscape Architect.
2.5.10 In the event that a CCC application is rejected all original CCC forms will be
returned to the Landscape Architect, and these originals must be resubmitted for all
additional CCC applications.
2.6 Warranty Period
2.6.1 The Developer shall be responsible for any defect or deficiency in the completed
work for a minimum warranty period as outlined below and shall remedy any
deficiencies at their own expense.
2.6.2 All landscape improvements shall be maintained for a minimum warranty period of
twelve (12) months.
2.6.3 All trees specified at a 75mm caliper or greater requires a minimum twenty four
(24) month warranty period unless the trees are planted in trenches or located within
continuous planting beds.
2.6.4 All landscape amenities shall be maintained for a minimum warranty period of
twenty four (24) months. (i.e. benches, garbage/recycling receptacles, etc.)
2.6.5 All Parks fencing i.e. metal, chain link, wood screen and rail fencing, shall be
maintained as outlined in a Servicing Agreement.
2.6.6 The warranty period shall commence from the indicated inspection date the
Landscape Architectural Technologist/Landscape Architect/Parks approves the
Construction Completion Certificate.
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2.7 Maintenance Agreement

2.7.1 A Maintenance Agreement between the City and the Home Owner’s Association
may be required by Parks for elements above base level development includes
grade, level, topsoil, and seeding on-site with positive drainage on parkland, at the
discretion of the Director/Parks.
2.8 Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) Process
2.8.1 Inspections for Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) will be undertaken by Parks
from June 1st - September 30th. A reduction of this period may be made at the
discretion of the Director/Parks based on weather conditions.
2.8.2 Inspections for Landscape Amenities and Fencing will be conducted throughout the
year, snow coverage and weather dependent.
2.8.3 The Landscape Architect shall submit one (1) complete set of As-Built drawings
complete with an electronic copy, to the Director/Parks, stamped and noted as
having complied with the City’s standards and specifications, prior to or included
within the FAC application. An FAC will not be issued without submission of As-
Built drawings as outlined.
2.8.4 The Landscape Architect shall submit a standard letter, three (3) original copies of
the Sustainable Development Department Final Acceptance Certificate form
including all 11” x 17” reductions of the As-Built or Red Line landscape drawings,
Maintenance Log and Total Capital Assets Form, forwarding them to Development
Coordination, Sustainable Development Department.
2.8.5 Development Coordination, Sustainable Development will distribute the three (3)
original FAC’s to appropriate City Departments. On-site inspection shall be
completed within 30 days of receipt of the above information by the Senior
Development Engineer.
2.8.6 The Landscape Architectural Technologist/Parks Planning shall co-ordinate FAC
inspection time and date with the Landscape Architect.
2.8.7 On the date of the site inspection the Landscape Architectural Technologist/Parks
Planning or designate, will meet the Landscape Architect at the pre-arranged
location.
2.8.8 The Landscape Architect will bring one set of the most recently approved landscape
drawings and will record deficiencies during the inspection, as will the Landscape
Architectural Technologist/Parks.
2.8.9 The Landscape Architectural Technologist/Parks will supply to the Landscape
Architect an approved FAC or a rejected FAC with a deficiency report, within two
(2) weeks of the inspection.
2.8.10 In the event that a FAC application is rejected, all original FAC forms will be
returned to the Landscape Architect, and these originals must be resubmitted for all
subsequent FAC applications.
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2.9 Landscape Crossing Procedures for Pipeline Corridors

2.9.1 All landscape plans identifying a high-pressure pipeline or any other utility
transmission facility, regardless of its proximity to the proposed landscape
improvements, must be circulated to the appropriate Authority for review.
2.9.2 The Landscape Architect shall ensure all utilities, high pressure, intermediate
pressure and low pressure lines are accurately plotted on all landscape plans using
the most current information available.
2.9.3 The Landscape Architect must contact the Authority to determine the landscape
restrictions and/or development limitations on specific pipeline corridors. Upon
identification of the restrictions and/or limitations, the Developer will enter into a
Crossing Agreement with the Authority. The Landscape Architect must submit a
letter to Parks outlining the Authority’s site specific restrictions and/or limitations.
2.9.4 The Landscape Architect shall ensure that three (3) complete sets of the proposed
landscape plans are circulated to the proper Utility and/or Pipeline Authority.
2.9.5 Upon receipt of the above outlined letter, Parks will amend landscape requirements
for the specific pipeline corridor. Landscape and development requirements may be
reduced or waved at the discretion of the Director/Parks.
2.9.6 The landscape drawings shall be amended to identify those landscape
improvements impacted by the Crossing Agreement and the crossing permit
number shall be identified on the plan. Hydrovac soil removal is required to expose
high pressure lines and/or hand digging of plant material shall be noted on the plan
in bold text.
2.9.7 The Landscape Architect shall ensure coordination of the Crossing Agreement
between the Developer and the Authority as required.
2.9.8 The Developer shall ensure a copy of the signed Crossing Agreement and signed
landscape plans are available on-site at all times.
2.9.9 The Landscape Architect and Consultant are responsible for ensuring that all
aspects of the Crossing Agreement are followed.
2.9.10 The Developer shall not commence construction until the appropriate Authorities
(eg. Alberta One Call, Shaw, etc.) have flagged below grade utilities and the
Landscape Architect has approved the location of all landscape improvements.
2.9.11 The Developer shall not commence any ground disturbance until all the above
conditions have been met.
3. Landscape Plan Requirements
3.1 General Landscape Plan Requirements
3.1.1 All plans shall contain a scale, a north arrow and a legend. Where possible orient
north to the top of the drawing.
3.1.2 All plans shall contain notes as required to clarify all work and notes to clarify
responsibilities such as utility staking, setback requirements, etc.
3.1.3 All plans shall contain notes detailing all relevant planting setback requirements.
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3.1.4 All plans shall illustrate all existing and proposed above and below grade utility
alignments and fixtures such as utility pedestals, fixtures, art installations,
monuments, statues, street lights, walkway lights, signage, amenities, catch basins,
manholes, high, intermediate and low pressure lines, overhead power lines, pylons,
sewers, etc.
3.1.5 All plans shall contain notes outlining precautionary requirements such as the
necessity for hand digging or notification of Utility Authorities before construction.
3.1.6 All required details are to be referenced within the drawing set.
3.2 Landscape Layout Plan
3.2.1 The Landscape Layout plan shall be drawn to a recommended scale of 1:500 or
larger (i.e. 1:250) and include the following:
 Subdivision name and file number;
 Approved neighbourhood name and stage;
 North arrow, date and scale;
 Pipeline Crossing Agreement numbers;
 Breakdown of area measurements (i.e. school site, pipe line ROW, community
league site);
 Proposed property lines and easements;
 Azimuths, iron bars, corner stakes and datum points;
 Designated use of adjacent land parcels and development stages. Identify stages
as existing or proposed;
 Street, walkway and public utility lot names or numbers;
 All streets, roads and walkway alignments;
 All existing plant material locations;
 Ditches, swales and berm locations;
 Constructed wetlands and wet ponds locations or alignments.
 Outline of any proposed facilities/structures with access locations shown, within
the landscaped area, where Parks will be maintaining.
3.2.2 The layout plan must respect driveways and service connections to individual lots.
3.2.3 The layout plan shall include all proposed site developments, including but not
limited to: parking, curbs, retaining walls, noise walls, screen and uniform fences,
site furnishings and site amenities (e.g. road islands, entry features, gazebos,
sculptures, bridges, playgrounds, signage and planters).
3.2.4 The layout plan shall include all grading and drainage information as follows:
 Proposed contours and/or spot elevations.
 In river valley and ravine areas identifying flood line information.
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 Surface and below grade storm discharge locations into the North Saskatchewan
River Valley and Ravine System.
 Existing grade information as required for quantity takeoffs or design evaluation.
3.2.5 The Layout Plan shall include existing vegetation located on proposed City-owned
lands including those within the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine
System as follows:
 Trees and shrubs to be protected as per the City of Edmonton Corporate Tree
Management Policy.
 For relatively small areas where trees are evaluated individually by Forestry
identifying hazard trees for removal.
 For relatively small areas, include identification of tree species and appropriate
size information including caliper, height/spread - for the above removals and
relocations.
 For larger areas where trees are evaluated by Forestry, by delineating areas of
trees to be removed.
 For larger areas, include a general description of the proposed material to be
removed including species, size and condition of the stand.
 Trees to be relocated.
3.2.6 The layout plan shall include layout, size (m2), and materials for all surface
treatments including but not limited to:
 Mulched planting beds;
 Perennial areas;
 Naturalized areas;
 Seeded and sodded areas;
 Total area of mown and non-mown turf areas;
 Hard surface areas;
 Playgrounds.
3.2.7 The layout plan shall show the limits of the project area and if required, shall
specify the exact portion of the landscape work to be covered by each landscape
plan. Match lines shall be used to match individual sheets identifying a larger
project area.
3.3 Storm Water Management Facility Drawing Requirements
3.3.1 In addition to requirement outlined in Section 3, all landscape drawings
indentifying a Storm Water Management Facility (SWMF) must include at a
minimum, the following:
 Normal water line;
 1:5 year flood line;
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 High water line;
 Individual planting bed layouts;
 SWMF planting list.
3.3.2 Pre-cast concrete boat ramps are required for all Storm Water Management
Facilities, see Design and Construction Standards, Volume 3: Drainage, Section
16.11 Maintenance Access Requirements, for specifics.
3.4 Landscape Staking Plan
A Landscape Staking Plan shall be required only in those instances where critical dimensions
must be provided to successfully implement the proposed design. The requirement for a
comprehensive staking plan will remain at the discretion of Parks. All dimensions to be tied
to legal boundaries. All on-site staking by the Landscape Architect shall be noted on the
plan.
3.5 Landscape Planting Plan
3.5.1 The Landscape Planting Plan shall be drawn to a scale of 1:500 or larger (such as
1:250).
3.5.2 The Landscape Staking Plan may be combined with the Landscape Planting Plan if
the scale and scope of planting design allows the information to be clear on one
drawing.
3.5.3 The Planting Plan shall identify existing trees, shrubs and shrub beds, and natural
areas to be preserved, and proposed relocations of existing trees.
3.5.4 The Planting Plan shall note minimum planting quantity requirements in tabular
form, based on area measurements (m2) of individual areas, including, but not
limited to, utility right-of-ways, walkway right-of-ways, storm water management
facilities, park areas and roadways.
3.5.5 The Planting Plan shall include proposed locations for trees, shrubs, perennials and
ground covers, clearly labelled and cross-referenced to the plant list.
3.5.6 The Planting Plan shall include notes detailing all seed and sod mixes being
specified. Seed mix notes shall include standard application rates.
3.5.7 Plant material graphic symbols shall represent mature spread of shrubs as per
Alberta Yards and Gardens (see Section 1.2 Reference Documents). All shrub and
coniferous tree material symbols shall be contained within a planting bed, with a
minimum 500mm width mulched area between the edge of mature shrub/coniferous
tree and the edge of the shrub bed. Shrub symbols should be shown at mature size
with no overlap.
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3.5.8 The Planting Plan shall include all typical and applicable City planting details as
well as unique planting installations, road island and median cross-section planting
installation details. These details and cross-sections are to be shown at an
appropriate scale and cross-referenced to the landscape and engineering drawings as
required.
3.5.9 The Planting Plan shall include planting plan enlargements of road islands, entry
feature shrub beds or other densely planted areas which require a larger scale to
accurately show the proposed planting design. These details are to be shown at an
appropriate scale and cross referenced with the landscaping, engineering and
architectural drawings as required, including all above and below grade utility
alignments.
3.5.10 The Planting Plan shall identify all proposed surface treatments and other
applications.
3.6 Plant List Requirements
3.6.1 For ease of drawing review and on-site construction clarity, Parks requires one plant
list for each sheet if more than one sheet of planting plans is required. All landscape
planting plans shall include a plant list with the following information:
 Total quantities of each plant;
 Common name/variety and botanical name;
 Root treatment, e.g. balled and burlapped, tree spade, bare root or potted;
 Plant material height and/or spread at planting;
 Minimum tree branching height (for streetscape applications only);
 Minimum caliper;
 Remarks including special comments or unique installation criteria.
3.6.2 A note indicating that metal bar tree stakes are not allowed within 1.0m of an
underground electrical trench shall be included.
3.6.3 Prior to installation, Forestry may inspect local nursery stock for acceptability at the
cost of the Developer. The Landscape Architect shall co-ordinate this optional
inspection with Forestry. This inspection is intended for unique situations only and
would be conducted at the discretion of Forestry. This inspection would not
preclude rejection of plant material on-site.
3.7 Projects of Limited Scope
3.7.1 Projects of limited scope, for example seed or sod only, would not require the full
extent of base information summarized above. At the discretion of the Landscape
Architect, the Landscape Layout Plan and Landscape Planting Plan may be
prepared as one drawing.
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3.8 Landscape Construction Details

3.8.1 Typical construction details such as furniture anchor pads, standard furniture, park
lighting, screen, uniform and solid fences, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc. shall be
shown at an appropriate scale and cross referenced with the landscape plans and
engineering drawings as required. Additional project specific details may be
requested, and will be reviewed and approved by all affected departments on a
project-by-project basis during the drawing circulation process.
3.9 Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Plans
3.9.1 Detailed Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical plans are required by
Parks where the proposed facilities will be maintained by Community Services.
These submissions are to be stamped by accredited professionals as required and
shall provide the following as required:
 Construction details and specifications;
 Shop drawings;
 Geotechnical analysis;
 Other testing, quality control procedures and analysis.
3.9.2 Consultants are to ensure the Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical
drawings for facilities not to be maintained by Parks are reviewed and approved by
the City Departments responsible for maintenance.
3.9.3 The Landscape Architect, at the request of other City Departments or Consultants
may be required to include these drawings in conjunction with the landscape plan
submission for facilities not maintained by Community Services.
3.10 As-Built Drawings
3.10.1 The Landscape Architect shall submit one (1) complete set of electronic As-Built
drawings (AutoCAD or Microstation File, which are spatially correct), to the
Director/Parks, stamped and noted to be compliant with the City’s Design and
Construction Standards, prior to or included with the FAC application. An FAC
will not be issued without submission of As-Built Drawings as outlined.
3.10.2 As-Built Drawings will identify the following items:
 Changes for planting, grading, staking or construction detailing.
 Important subgrade features not shown on approved drawings and identified
through construction.
 Major site utility conflicts identified during plant installations.
3.10.3 As-Built Drawings are to accurately reflect the outcome of construction and the
most recently approved Red Lines.
3.11 Red Line Drawings
3.11.1 Refer to City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards, Volume 1, Section
7.8 Revisions after Approval.
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4. Landscaping Standards Change Request Process

4.1 Formal Change Request Process
4.1.1 Parks Planning has committed to review, revise and release the Landscaping Design
and Construction Standards on an annual basis.
4.1.2 All Change Requests must be submitted on the approved Change Request Form, to
the City of Edmonton, Parks Planning. Reference Appendix E “Change Request
Form”.
4.1.3 The City of Edmonton, Parks Planning will review all submitted Change Requests
during the period of March 1 to April 30 only.
4.1.4 All Change Requests are subject to City of Edmonton, Parks Planning approval.
4.1.5 Approved Change Requests will be reflected in the yearly revision of the Design
and Construction Standards, Volume 5 Landscaping. All revisions will be identified
in Appendix F, “Revision Log”.
5. Design Standards Intent
The intent of the Landscaping Design and Construction Standards is to ensure landscape
development on City lands provide well constructed, functional, aesthetically pleasing, sustainable
public open space. Creativity and innovation is encouraged.
6. Plant Materials
6.1 General Recommendations for Trees
6.1.1 Disease and drought in recent years have negatively affected certain tree species.
Forestry encourages designs utilizing a diversity of tree species hardy to the
Edmonton area to reduce the spread of pests and disease and to mitigate the
potential visual impact of losing one species within a localized area.
6.1.2 Grouping trees within mulched beds is encouraged where practical to improve
growth and survival. Reduced tree spacing in group plantings may be considered
by Forestry. Individual tree planting remains acceptable.
6.1.3 Refer to Spacing, Section 6.4 Setbacks from Utilities and Property Lines, Section
6.5 Setbacks from Walkways and Roads and Section 6.9 Approved Tree Species.
6.2 Naturalization
6.2.1 Naturalization is encouraged as a means to provide more sustainable landscapes, to
enhance bio-diversity and provide educational opportunities.
6.2.2 Naturalization may be considered where there are no conflicts with other uses,
where aesthetically appropriate, maintenance concerns, are addressed and where
there is public acceptance.
6.2.3 Naturalization may be required where natural tree stands or natural open areas are
removed or impacted during construction or other activities.
6.2.4 Naturalization areas must be setback 30m from playgrounds.
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6.3 Designated Roadway Tree Planting Corridors

6.3.1 Collector and arterial roadways must incorporate a utility-free planting corridor
within boulevards and medians to accommodate planting requirements with
appropriate setbacks.
6.4 Tree Setbacks from Utilities and Property Lines
6.4.1 Where possible Trees shall be setback a minimum distance, measured from the
center of the tree trunk, from above and below grade utilities and property lines as
follows:
Distance from Light Standards/ Power Hardware 3.5m
Distance from Fire Hydrants 3.5m
Distance from Stop Signs 3.5m
Distance from Yield Signs 3.5m
Distance from Transit Zones 3.5m*
Distance from Other Signs 2.0m
Distance from Private Property on Walkway ROW 2.0m
Distance from Private Property on Open Parkland 3.0m
Distance from Private Property on Boulevards 1.0m
Distance from Shallow Underground Utilities 1.0m
Distance from Gas or Oil ROW Contact Utility
Distance from Deep Underground Utilities 1.5m
Distance from Sanitary and Storm Sewers 1.8m
Distance to Sanitary and Storm Sewers and Manholes 2.0m
Distance from Water Mains 2.5m
*Ensure trees do not create sightline obstructions for vehicles approaching transit
zones.
Note: Distances from overhead power utilities shall be as per the requirements
established by the Utility Authority.
6.5 Tree Setbacks from Walkways and Roads
6.5.1 Where possible trees shall be setback a minimum distance, measured from center of
the tree trunk, to walkway and roads as follows:
Arterial Road Median Curb Face 2.0m*
Collector Road Median Curb Face 3.15m*
Local Road Median Curb Face 2.6m*
Arterial Road Boulevard Curb Face 2.0 - 3.0m**
Collector Road Boulevard Curb Face 1.25m*
Local Road Boulevard Curb Face 1.25m*
Industrial Collector Road Median Curb Face 2.65m
Industrial Local Road Median Curb Face 3.15m*
Industrial Collector Road Boulevard Curb Face 1.65m
Industrial Local Road Boulevard Curb Face 1.25m
Distance From Driveways 1.5m
Distance from Sidewalks 1.0m
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*Distances less than indicated above, are at the discretion of the Director/Parks in
consultation with Transportation Services.
**Dependent on Roadway Design Speed.
6.6 Tree and Shrub Planting Setbacks and Spacing
6.6.1 Where possible, it is suggested that landscape improvements and plant materials
have increased setbacks from underground utilities.
6.6.2 In the event that the tree spade cannot maintain a minimum clearance of 1.0m from
utilities during installation, the pertinent Utility Authority must be contacted for
approval and/or safety procedures, (eg. hand digging). Any additional costs incurred
will be at the Developer’s expense. Drawings are to note that the approval for
plantings have been received from the Utility Authority, and identify the plant
materials/areas affected.
6.6.3 Planting distances from low, intermediate and high-pressure pipelines as to be
observed as dictated by the Pipeline Authority.
6.6.4 Setback distances apply to all tree and tree form shrub species. Species with
suckering root systems or large hanging canopies may require increased setbacks,
(i.e. Poplars and Willows). Refer to 6.4.1 for appropriate setback distances.
6.6.5 Setbacks for coniferous trees are to be no less than the distances indicated above,
but will be reviewed and approved on a case by case basis in regard to concerns
over potential mature size.
6.6.6 Planting Populus spp. on parkland adjacent to private property is generally not
recommended. However, should Northwest Popular be referenced, the minimum
setback distances from private property lines and asphalt areas shall be 15m due to
root encroachment concerns. All other Populus spp. shall have a minimum setback
of 10m from private property lines and asphalt areas. At the discretion of Forestry,
columnar varieties are exempt due to less invasive root system.
6.6.7 Shrub setbacks from shrub bed edges shall reflect mature diameter with entire shrub
contained in bed, ensuring a minimum 500mm width from mature branching to the
edge of the shrub bed.
6.6.8 Planting beds locations should accommodate the use of large turf maintenance
equipment. Provide a minimum 2.5 m clearance between the edge of a bed and
obstructions such as fencing, furniture, buildings, etc. Where possible, shrub beds
should be designed with tapered or flowing edges (no 90 degree corners) to allow
for ease of mowing, and eliminate the need for hand trimming.
6.6.9 On drawings, shrub symbols should be shown at mature size with no overlap. The
intent is to achieve a balance between aesthetic impact, shrub health and
maintenance concerns.
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6.7 Tree and Shrub Minimum Sizes

6.7.1 Unless noted otherwise or approved by the Director/ Parks, all planting shall be a
minimum of 60mm calliper for deciduous trees and 2.5m height for Coniferous
trees. A tree mix of deciduous and coniferous is generally encouraged where
practical.
6.7.2 Minimum shrub spacing shall be based on spread at maturity. With the exception of
naturalization areas, shrub size at planting shall be a minimum of 300mm height for
deciduous shrubs and a spread of 450mm for coniferous shrubs. Reference 02930
TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUND COVERS.
6.8 Required Planting Quantities for Open Spaces
6.8.1 The following tree quantities are outlined in the Urban Parks Management Plan
(UPMP) as the minimum requirements for base level development. The total area
of parkland, minus retrained tree stand areas shall be used to calculate planting
requirements. Credit for individual retained specimen trees may be considered by
the Director/Parks.
 River Valley and Ravine Parks (where planting is required): 70 trees/ha.
 District Activity Parks: 45 trees/ha.
 Pocket Parks: 70 trees/ha.
 Urban Village Parks: 65 trees/ha.
 School and Park Sites: 55 trees/ha.
 Greenways: 200 trees/ha (Note this has been reduced from 240 trees/ha as
specified in UPMP) assuming 10m width and 2 trees/10 lineal meters; (UPMP
specifies 8-10m spacing).
6.8.2 70 trees/ha is required for other parkland not identified above.
6.8.3 Seven (7) shrubs can be substituted for one (1) tree, to a maximum of 10% of the
total number of required trees for each site, at the discretion of Parks.
6.8.4 The Director/Parks retains the right to request variances from the required quantities
as listed above.
6.9 Approved Tree Species and Spacing Requirements
6.9.1 Forestry and Parks have developed a list of acceptable trees species with
recommended spacing as per the list below. Spacing may be reduced at the
discretion of Forestry.
6.9.2 Trees from the list below must be suitable for the location and micro climate and
will be reviewed for by Forestry during the drawing review process. It is
recommended that discussions are held with Forestry in advance of drawing
submission for plantings that might be different from normal applications and/or to
determine if current urban conditions may preclude certain tree species on the list.
The Landscape Architect may propose alternative tree species not listed below.
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Deciduous Trees
Botanical Name Common Name Spacing
Acer negundo Manitoba Maple 10 m
Acer saccharinum Silver Maple 10 m
Acer saccharinum 'Silver Cloud' Silver Cloud Maple 10 m
Acer tataricum Tartarian Maple 7m
Acer x freemanii 'Jeffersred' Autumn Blaze Maple 10 m
Aesculus glabra Ohio Buckeye 5m
Betula paprifera Paper/ White Birch 8m
Celtis occidentalis'Delta' Delta Hackberry 10 m
Crataegus x mordenensis 'Snowbird' Snowbird Hawthorn 5m
Crataegus x mordenensis 'Toba' Toba Hawthorn 4m
Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian Olive 8m
Fraxinus americana White Ash 10 m
Fraxinus nigra (seedless variety) Black Ash* 6m
Fraxinus nigra 'Fallgold' Fallgold Black Ash* 6m
Fraxinus nigra x mandshurica 'Northern Gem' Northern Gem Ash* 6m
Fraxinus nigra x mandshurica 'Northern Treasure' Northern Treasure Ash* 6m
Fraxinus mandshurica Manchurian Ash* 8m
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Patmore' Patmore Ash 8m
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Summit' Summit Ash 8m
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Bergeson' Bergeson Ash 8m
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Prairie Spire' Prairie Spire Ash 8m
Fraxinus pennsylvanica (seedless variety) Green Ash 8m
Gleditsia triacancanthos var. inermis `Dursan' Prairie Silk Honeylocust* 8m
Gleditsia triacancanthos var. inermis `Shademaster' Shademaster Honeylocust* 8m
Gleditsia triacancanthos var. inermis `Harve' Northern Acclaim Honeylocust* 8m
Juglans nigra Black Walnut* 10 m
Juglans cinerea Butternut* 10 m
Malus x baccata 'Dolgo' Dolgo Crabaple 5m
Malus x adstrindgens'Radiant' Radiant Crabapple 5m
Malus x 'Spring Snow' Spring Snow Crabapple 5m
Malus x adstringens 'Thunderchild' Thunderchild Crabapple 5m
Malus x adstringens 'Royalty' Royalty Crabapple 5m
Malus x baccata 'Columnaris' Rosthern Crabapple 3m
Malus x adstringens 'Makamic' Makamic Crabapple 5m
Malus x adstringens 'Kelsey' Kelsey Crabapple 5m
Malus x adstringens 'Almey' Almey Crabapple 5m
Phellodendron amurense Amur Cork Tree* 10 m
Populus x 'Assiniboine' Assinboine Poplar 8m
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Deciduous Trees
Populus tremula 'Erecta' Swedish Columnar Aspen 2m
Populus tremuloides Trembling Aspen 5m
Populus x jaackii`Northwest' Northwest Poplar 10 m
Prunus nigra 'Princess Kay' Flowering Plum 6m
Prunus maackii Amur Cherry 8m
Prunus maackii 'Jefree' Goldrush Amur Cherry 6m
Prunus padus var. commutata Mayday Tree 8m
Prunus pensylvanica Pin Cherry 6m
Prunus virginiana `Schubert' Schubert Chokecherry 8m
Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak 8m
Quercus palustris Pin Oak* 8m
Quercus rubra Red Oak* 10 m
Salix alba 'Vitellina' Golden Willow 10 m
Salix pentandra Laurel Leaf Willow 10 m
Sorbus americana American Mtn. Ash 6m
Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica' Russian Mountain Ash 4m
Sorbus aucuparia ‘Fastigiata’ Pyramidal Mtn. Ash 4m
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac 5m
Tilia americana American Linden 8m
Tilia cordata Littleleaf Linden 10 m
Tilia x flavescens 'Dropmore' Dropmore Linden 8m
Ulmus americana American Elm 10 m
Ulmus americana 'Brandon' Brandon Elm 8m
Ulmus pumila Siberian Elm 10 m
*To be used on a trial basis, approval for low quantities only
Coniferous Trees
Botanical Name Common Name Spacing
Abies balsamea Balsam Fir 4m
Abies concolor White Fir* 4m
Larix sibirica Siberian Larch 8m
Larix laricina Tamarack 8m
Picea abies Norway Spruce 8m
Picea glauca White Spruce 8m
Picea glauca var. densata Black Hills Spruce 9m
Picea mariana Black Spruce* 8m
Picea pungens 'Fastigiata' Columnar Colorado Spruce 3m
Picea pungens var. glauca Colorado Blue Spruce 8m
Pinus aristata Bristlecone Pine 4m
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Coniferous Trees
Pinus banksiana Jack Pine 4m
Pinus cembra Swiss Stone Pine 4m
Pinus contorta var. latifolia Lodgepole Pine 4m
Pinus flexilis Limber Pine 4m
Pinus mugo subspecies uncinata Mouintain Pine 8m
Pinus nigra Austrian Pine 8m
Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa Pine 8m
Pinus sylvestris Scots Pine 8m
Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas Fir 8m
*To be used on a trial basis, approval for low quantities only
6.10 Planting Annuals
6.10.1 Annual plantings shall not be approved in planting beds to be maintained by the
City.
6.10.2 Annuals may be approved in planting beds by the Director/Parks on a temporary
basis, when maintained by the Developer or other groups. Annuals must be
removed prior to FAC approval, with the area rehabilitated as indicated and
approved on the landscape drawings.
6.11 Planting Perennials
6.11.1 Perennials in planting beds will be reviewed on an individual basis and accepted at
the discretion of the Director/Parks.
6.11.2 Only low maintenance, non invasive and hardy perennials will be accepted.
6.12 Hoarding
6.12.1 Where sod will not be placed until completion of all construction activities,
hoarding of boulevard trees is required.
6.12.2 All hoarding is to be removed by the Developer, after issuance of the FAC by the
Parks Planning Branch, unless otherwise directed.
6.13 Weed Control
6.13.1 Noxious weeds must be controlled in accordance with the Provincial Weed Control
Act. Prohibited noxious weeds must be eradicated in accordance with the Provincial
Weed Control Act.
6.13.2 Landscaped areas must be kept free from weeds between construction
commencement and issuance of FAC. Failure to do so will result in control action
by the City and all costs shall be borne by the Developer/Contractor.
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7. Site Specific Features

7.1 Boulders
7.1.1 The use of boulders is encouraged to provide interest to the landscape. Boulders are
to be located in shrub beds or other non mowed areas to minimize maintenance
activities such as grass trimming.
7.1.2 Boulders are to be immovable by hand and located in visible areas to minimize
public safety hazards.
7.1.3 Refer to Construction Specification 04420 – FEATURE BOULDERS AND
COLLECTED STONE.
7.2 Site Furniture and Setbacks
7.2.1 Furniture such as benches, picnic tables and waste receptacles may be provided on
parkland if appropriately located and approved by the Director/Parks.
7.2.2 Vandal proof hardware (tamper resistant and locking) is required on all
site furniture, with a minimum of one per waste/recycling receptacle, two per bench
and two per picnic table.
7.2.3 Refer to Construction Specification 02870 – SITE FURNISHINGS, for technical
requirements.
7.2.4 A minimum required setback distance for site furniture, measured from the outer
face of the amenity, are as follows:
 Benches - 1.0m minimum from back of walkway.
 Waste Receptacles - 250mm minimum from walkway and minimum 4.0m from
benches.
 Picnic Tables - 1.0m minimum from back of walkway.
7.2.5 The concrete pad should extend 150mm beyond the outside edges of the site
furniture to accommodate mowing.
7.3 Fencing General Requirements
7.3.1 All fencing heights on residential properties shall conform to the Edmonton Zoning
Bylaw Section 49, Fences, Walls and Gates in Residential Zones.
7.3.2 All Wood Screen Fencing shall conform to City of Edmonton Detail LA400-
LA406.
7.3.3 All Wood Screen Fence step down shall conform to the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw
12800, Section 49. Reference City of Edmonton Detail LA406.
7.3.4 All Wood Screen Fencing shall have a gap not exceeding 75mm between finished
grade and the bottom of lower stringer. Reference City of Edmonton Detail LA405.
7.3.5 All Chain Link Fencing shall conform to City of Edmonton Detail LA407-LA409.
7.3.6 Other styles of fencing may be proposed subject to approval by Parks.
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7.4 Fencing Adjacent to Open Space

7.4.1 School, park sites and other park site are to be separated from private development
by permanent fencing. Fences must be constructed 150mm inside private property.
Fencing is to be a minimum 1.2m height and suitable for restraining pets.
7.4.2 Fencing adjacent to parkland with formalized sports fields or future sports fields
shall be a minimum 1.8m height and protect against stray balls. Since sports fields
on a site may be realigned in the future, any private properties adjacent to a site
with potential future sports fields shall be separated being using 1.8m height
fencing. Contact a Planner/Parks or Landscape Architect/Parks pertaining to the site
program.
7.4.3 Should the developer choose to provide above base level park site development (i.e.
Urban Village Parks, School Park Sites and District Parks), improvements will fall
under the Developer Funded Parks Initiative requirements and Temporary Wood
Rail Fencing requirements may be reduced and/or eliminated at the Director/Parks
discretion. Upon completion of school and park sites, grade, topsoil and seed, the
Developer is to install a Temporary Wood Rail Fence, reference City of Edmonton
Detail LA401. All undeveloped park sites are to be left undisturbed. The City of
Edmonton will take ownership of the Temporary Wood Rail Fence when a FAC is
issued for the landscaping on the subject site. The Developer is required to restore
the site back to its original condition, should any disturbance occur.
7.5 Site Drainage and Runoff Reduction
7.5.1 Due to the prevailing trend toward warmer, drier conditions and large storm events,
Parks encourages implementation of open designs which facilitate increased
percolation to enhance on-site turf, tree and shrub growth, prior to entering
mechanical drainage systems. Reduced sheet drainage slopes (to allow increased
percolation); bio swales; holding facilities (such as cisterns that accumulate water
for irrigation purposes) are examples of alternate run-off reduction measures that
may be considered on an individual basis.
8. Specific Developments
8.1 School and Park Sites
8.1.1 Refer to the Urban Parks Management Plan (UPMP) for definitions of park types
and base level development requirements. The following selected standards address
specific design issues that commonly arise on-sites containing schools, playgrounds
and/or community league installations.
8.1.2 Program requirements for new school and park sites vary from site to site dependent
on school type, park size and the requirement for a Community League envelope.
Designers are advised to contact a Planner/Parks or Landscape Architect/Parks to
determine the program for a specific site before proceeding with design. This
includes space requirements for School Sites, Community League Sites, Sports
Fields and passive areas.
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8.1.3 All school and/or park sites are to be fully serviced along the entire roadway
frontage including 3 phase power as per Subdivision Authority approval. Pocket
parks of 0.5 ha. or smaller may require 3 phase power and will be dealt with on an
individual basis.
8.1.4 School and/or park sites may have other specific design considerations and
requirements including, but not limited to, the following:
 A school bus drop off zone with adequate roadway frontage to accommodate bus
parking.
 Avoid access point to the schools, playgrounds, and Community Leagues
through/across vehicular movement areas.
 Locating playgrounds centrally between Community League sites and schools is
desirable.
 Major activity nodes such as rinks, tennis courts, parking lots and playgrounds
should be located as far from adjacent private property as possible.
 Community league sites are typically provided with parking space for
approximately 30 vehicles.
 Connecting walkways through school and park sites are recommended to
encourage neighbourhood walkablilty.
 Drainage from general park areas is to be directed around school sites as these
sites are considered to be separate properties.
 Drainage from general park areas is to be directed away from critical areas such
as buildings on community league sites.
 Drainage is to be directed away from playgrounds to reduce the potential for
flooding.
8.2 Sports Fields
8.2.1 Sports fields require a minimum 6m safety setback beyond the field of play. The
setback area must be turf with no vertical objects, and without hard or granular
surfacing. For ball diamonds this also extends to a line 6m beyond and parallel to
an extension of the backstop, down the first and third base lines, and behind the
backstops. Larger setbacks to property lines are generally desired, dependent on
field orientation and level of play. Contact a Landscape Architect/Parks.
8.2.2 Contact a Landscape Architect/Parks for sizes, slopes and other sports field design
requirements.
8.2.3 Sports fields may be crowned or slanted in one direction with a recommended slope
of 1%. Sheet drainage is generally preferable to swales to avoid concentration of
drainage and the potential for wet areas as well as encumbrance of the site. Slopes
greater than 1% from end to end are not recommended on soccer fields but may be
considered cross wise.
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8.3 Playgrounds
8.3.1 All new or upgraded playgrounds must meet CSA Safety Standards, City
Playground Accessibility Guidelines and Playground Standards. The Landscape
Architect must contact a Landscape Architect/Parks or Project Manager/Parks prior
to proceeding with design work.
8.3.2 Designs for playgrounds and play areas that are innovative and provide a diversity
of play and learning experiences are encouraged.
8.4 Greenways
8.4.1 Areas accepted as Greenways are to have a minimum 10m width unencumbered
with utilities or easements, to accommodate pathways, site furniture and associated
planting. Variances to this requirement will be considered on a site specific basis.
9. Road Right-of-ways
9.1 General Landscape Requirements
9.1.1 All landscaping in road ROW’s shall conform to setbacks as described in Section
6.5 Tree Setbacks from Walkways and Roads.
9.1.2 All trees shall be planted as per the Design and Construction Standards, Volume 2
Roadways.
9.1.3 Alternative tree and shrub species for roadway planting will be considered and are
subject to approval by the Director/Parks.
9.2 Local and Collector Boulevards
9.2.1 No planting beds, shrubs or groundcovers shall be installed on local or collector
roads with the exception of traffic calming islands.
9.2.2 Shrubs and trees may be planted on traffic calming islands with approval by
Transportation Services and the Director/Parks. Shrubs must be low growing, with
a maximum 500mm height.
9.2.3 Shrubs and trees may be planted along the fence at neighbourhood entries with
approval by Transportation Services and the Director/Parks.
9.2.4 Boulevards separated by walks must be graded, topsoiled with a minimum of
100mm depth and sodded between the back of curb and the walk by the Developer
to the satisfaction of the Director/Parks.
9.2.5 There are no tree planting requirements on local boulevards, although the addition
of trees is encouraged.
9.3 Collector Roadways
9.3.1 Tree planting is required on Collector roads, spaced as recommended by Forestry,
reference section 6.9 Approved Tree Species and Spacing Requirements for specific
spacing.
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9.4 Arterial Roadways

9.4.1 The design intention of arterial planting is to provide shade and block low sun, with
the exception of commercial and school areas. The standard does not dictate that
there must be rows of trees and shrubs, only an equivalent amount of plant material.
Designs unique to each arterial roadway are encouraged.
9.4.2 Arterial ROW’s must be graded, topsoiled and seeded or sodded and landscaped to
the satisfaction of the Director/Parks.
9.4.3 There shall be a row of boulevard trees at spacing appropriate to the species and a
row of shrubs at 1.2m spacing in a shrub bed behind the walkway on each side of
the arterial. Utility locations shall be adjusted accordingly to accommodate
landscaping as per Section 6.3 Designated Planting Corridor.
9.4.4 On 4.5m or greater width arterial medians, there shall be a row of boulevard trees at
spacing appropriate to the species. Planting in narrower medians will be considered
on an individual basis by Transportation Services and Parks.
9.4.5 A 1.25m buffer strip is required on either side of the median and mature plant
material shall not extend into the buffer strip, to accommodate snow storage and
spring sediment removal. A concrete apron may be substituted for the buffer,
subject to approval by Transportation Services.
9.4.6 Within commercial and school zones the requirement for shrubs along an arterial
roadway is waived, but where opportunities exist shrub planting in these areas is
encouraged.
9.4.7 Planting requirements for tree and shrubs on arterial sections adjacent to natural
areas will be reviewed on an individual basis and a reduction of the planting
quantities may be considered.
9.4.8 Intersections and areas presenting safety sight lines conflicts are exempted from the
above requirements. Intersections will be evaluated by Transportation Services to
ensure that safety sight lines requirements are met.
9.4.9 On existing arterial roadways the arterial roadway standards shall be applied when
the arterial is upgraded to it’s ultimate cross section. Allowance shall be made for
conflicts with existing utilities.
9.4.10 When roadway construction is implemented in stages, the landscape requirement
applies only for the side of the roadway that is being developed to its permanent
configuration.
9.4.11 Naturalization designs for arterial ROW’s may be considered in appropriate
locations, reference Section 6.2 Naturalization.
9.4.12 When only one side of the arterial is being developed, future trees and shrub beds
shall be shadowed in on the landscape drawings on the side of the arterial not being
developed, to accommodate future budgeting.
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9.5 Industrial Areas

9.5.1 Arterial roads in industrial areas require landscaping as per arterial requirements
above. The shrub requirement will be evaluated on a case by case basis by the
Director/Parks dependent on the existence of frontage landscaping by adjacent
owners. It is anticipated that most industrial area arterials will require shrub
planting.
9.5.2 Non arterial roads of 20m (add) or greater ROW width in industrial areas are
considered to be collectors and require a row of trees on each side – spaced as per
Forestry recommendations.
9.5.3 Roads of less than 20m ROW width in industrial areas require 5 trees per side,
extending back from an intersection with a collector or an arterial. Adjust utilities as
required.
9.6 Major Entrance Routes to the City and Downtown
9.6.1 Where appropriate, boulevards and medians shall be designed to include continuous
planting beds with trees, shrubs and groundcovers.
9.7 Major Commercial Corridors
9.7.1 Where appropriate, boulevards and medians shall be designed to include continuous
planting beds with trees, shrubs and groundcovers.
9.8 Road Islands, Median, and Entry Features
9.8.1 All road islands, medians and entry feature designs must be low maintenance.
Where appropriate, designs shall include trees, shrubs, groundcovers, mulch and
sod to the satisfaction of the Director/Parks.
9.8.2 Shrubs symbols shall be shown at mature size with no overlap on the landscape
drawing. Shrubs shall be setback 1m from the face of the curb, to the edge of the
mature shrub. Parks recommends constructing a minimum 500mm width sloped
concrete verge, as it increases plant survival and reduces maintenance associated
with winter sand clean up.
9.8.3 If aggressive groundcovers (i.e. gout weed), are proposed for use in road islands or
medians, no other groundcovers or shrubs shall be planted in the same planting bed.
9.8.4 Free standing architectural features shall not be located within turf areas unless
appropriate consideration is given to maintenance and mowing requirements. For
example signs, sculptures, light poles or entry gates.
9.8.5 All paving stone and paving stone headers, concrete or other special hard surfaced
verge or walks shall be to the satisfaction of Transportation Services.
9.8.6 Planting details of road islands and medians are to be drawn at an appropriate scale
and shall illustrate a suitable rooting zone for proposed planting, indicating the soil
depth, width, mulch and type.
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9.8.7 Cross-section of road islands and medians shall be drawn to an appropriate scale
showing:
 Above and below ground utility alignments within 3.0m of road island;
 Curb face;
 Back of curb, verge or walk;
 Tree and shrub setbacks;
 Proposed planting and spacing;
 Landscape mulches and free-standing features, (i.e. signs, gates, pedestals,
sculptures and light poles);
 Private property lines.
9.8.8 Planting cross-section and planting installation details shall be cross-referenced
with engineering and landscape plans, which support the proposed design solution.
9.8.9 Above and below grade utilities should not be located under landscaped road
islands or medians to avoid conflicts with landscape improvements.
9.8.10 The required cross slope shall not be less than 2% from center of island to curb.
10. Walkway, Emergency Rights of Way and Top of Bank Landscape Requirements
10.1 Walkway and Emergency Rights of Way
10.1.1 ROW’s areas must be graded, topsoiled, seeded or sodded including planting with
trees shrubs and groundcovers to the satisfaction of the Director/Parks.
10.1.2 Groundcovers such as herbaceous perennials are not desired although exceptions
for very hardy species may be made by the Director/Parks. Invasive groundcovers
such as goutweed will not be accepted.
10.1.3 There shall be a minimum of four (4) trees per 35 linear metres of walkway ROW.
Shrubs may be substituted at the rate of seven (7) shrubs per tree to a maximum of
10% of the total number of trees required.
10.1.4 All trees on walkway ROW’s shall be setback a minimum distance of 1.75m from
center of tree trunk to adjacent private property lines, in order to allow for root
trimming at the discretion of the Director/Parks. Trees must be contained within
mulched beds.
10.1.5 Furniture may be provided by the Developer and placed at strategic locations within
a walkway ROW (i.e. entry points)
10.1.6 Bollard barrier post standards and spacing must be approved by Transportation
Services and where shrub beds are proposed, included within the mulched bed for
ease of maintenance.
10.1.7 Where possible, above and below grade utilities should be located under hard
surfaced walkways to avoid conflicts with landscape improvements.
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10.1.8 Where a walkway is designated as an emergency access route, plant material

locations must maintain an unobstructed clearance of 4m to provide emergency
vehicular access.
10.1.9 For walkway ROW’s there shall be no shrubs exceeding a mature spread of 2.0m.
10.1.10 The following design issues shall be considered when reviewing proposed plant
materials:
 Maintain adequate year-round sight lines through the walkway ROW for
pedestrian safety and security.
 Maintain a minimum 2.5m branching height for all deciduous trees in ROW’s at
maturity to allow adequate pedestrian clearance beneath tree branches.
 Utilize low maintenance hardy plant species suitable for Edmonton’s climatic
zone of 3a.
 Shrubs with horizontal root habits (e.g. Prickly Rose – Rosa Acicularis) shall not
be allowed along private property lines.
 Encourage use of pyramidal/columnar tree forms to avoid tree branches
overhanging into adjoining privately owned lands.
10.2 Top of Bank Landscape Requirements
10.2.1 All Top of Bank development must conform to The City of Edmonton, Top of Bank
Policy, reference Appendix D.
11. Major Utility Corridors
11.1.1 Utility corridors may be landscaped, and are to be planted with a minimum of 75
trees per hectare. Tree plantings should be designed and massed into major
groupings in mulched tree beds. Minimum deciduous tree caliper shall be 60mm.
Minimum coniferous tree height shall be 2.5 m. In the event that the Utility
Authority will not allow landscaping in the ROW, the requirement for all or a
portion of the landscaping will be waived.
11.1.2 The Landscape Architect is responsible for contacting the appropriate Utility
Authority to determine acceptable landscaping parameters, such as tree species,
sizes, locations, etc. on the utility ROW.
11.1.3 The Landscape Architect is responsible for circulating and obtaining approval for
the Landscape Drawings from the Utility Authority, and coordinating a formal
Crossing Agreement between the Developer and the Utility Authority. The Crossing
Agreement is to be included with any Landscape Plans to the City for review.
11.1.4 The Landscape Architect shall provide to the Director/Parks written confirmation
from the Utility Authority when landscaping in utility corridors is not permitted.
11.1.5 Shrubs shall be massed within planting beds.
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11.1.6 At the discretion of the Director/Parks the above landscape standards may be
substituted in whole or in part with a naturalization landscape design of equal value
and quality.
11.1.7 Healthy existing trees within or abutting the utility corridor shall be preserved
wherever possible in accordance with the City of Edmonton Corporate Tree
Management Policy C456A, administered by Forestry. Retained tree or shrub areas
within the corridor are exempt from planting requirements.
11.1.8 Landscape amenities (i.e. street furniture) may be provided by the Developer and
placed at strategic locations within the utility corridor to the satisfaction of the
Director/Parks and the Utility.
11.1.9 Walks when provided within the ROW, shall be to the satisfaction of Sustainable
Development, Transportation Services and the Utility Authority.
11.2 Landscape Requirements for Alta Link Corridors
11.2.1 The Landscape Architect shall ensure all transmission or distribution towers, pole
lines, pylons, overhead and underground cables are accurately plotted on the
landscape plans. All minimum setbacks from these facilities shall be referenced on
the landscape plans to ensure no landscape improvements encroach into specified
safety zones.
11.2.2 The Landscape Architect shall circulate landscape plans to Development
Coordination through the standard plan circulation process.
11.2.3 The Director/Parks will review and approve landscape plans through the circulation
process.
11.2.4 The Landscape Architect shall field stake all landscape improvements with the
contractor prior to installation, identified on the approved landscape drawings,
having regard for the required safety setbacks from existing utility facilities within
the ROW.
11.2.5 The Developer shall not commence construction until the appropriate Authorities
(eg. Alberta One Call, Shaw, etc.) have flagged below grade utilities.
11.2.6 The Developer shall not commence any ground disturbance until all of the above
conditions have been satisfied.
11.3 Requirements for Developing and Landscaping High Pressure Gas Right-of-ways
11.3.1 These requirements provide for some limited development without compromising
the safety and/or integrity of high-pressure natural gas facilities.
11.3.2 These requirements apply to odorized natural gas high pressure pipeline ROW,
above 100 psi or 740 kPa.
11.3.3 Authorization must be requested and approved by all Utilities for all development
on pipeline ROW’s.
11.3.4 Development is not permitted on a ROW that contains an unodorized pipeline.
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11.3.5 Contouring is acceptable within the ROW. Subgrade fill cannot be reduced over the
pipeline but it may be increased. The total subgrade fill cannot exceed 2.0m over
the pipeline. This will allow access to the pipeline for repairs without having to
shore or excessively back slope the excavation. Contouring must not restrict access
to the ROW.
11.3.6 Parallel walkways must be located between the pipeline and the nearest boundary of
the ROW and must not encroach onto the ROW by more than 3.0m nor be
constructed over the pipeline.
11.3.7 Trees shall be planted with a minimum setback of 5.0m from the pipeline and have
a mature height to a maximum of 10m. The mature canopy cannot extend over the
pipeline.
11.3.8 Shrubs shall be hand planted with a minimum setback of 2.0m from the pipeline
and have a maximum mature height of 2.0m.
11.3.9 The responsibility for maintaining any of the above developments on the ROW
shall rest with the municipality once FAC is granted, unless otherwise negotiated.
11.3.10 Appropriate signage of these developed ROW’s may be provided and maintained
by the Developer and The City.
11.3.11 Any other proposed developments and/or use for these ROW’s are not permitted.
11.3.12 Pre-existing deviations from the standards which are otherwise non-compliant shall
be allowed to continue until redevelopment occurs.
12. Constructed Wetlands, Storm Water Management Facilities
12.1.1 Constructed wetlands, wet ponds and areas surrounding new storm water
management facilities must be graded, topsoiled, seeded or sodded and landscaped
by the Developer to the satisfaction of the Director/Parks.
12.1.2 Plant materials shall be selected to respect soil characteristics, side slopes, sun
orientation, type of facility and its intended use.
12.1.3 Public lands within the facility must be planted with a minimum of 70 trees per
hectare. In wet ponds this area will be calculated from above the Normal Water
Level.
12.1.4 The area for quantity calculations shall be calculated above the 1:5 year flood line.
A limited number of trees of flood tolerant species may be planted below the1:5
year flood line, subject to approval of the Director/Parks. These trees will be
credited towards the required number, based on the area calculation above the 1:5
year flood line.
12.1.5 Shrubs shall be massed within planting beds above the 1: 5 year flood level to
create major focal areas on the slopes of the pond. It is recommended that trees are
positioned within mulched planting beds.
12.1.6 Flood tolerant plant material may be located below the 1:5 flood line.
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12.1.7 No planting beds containing wood or bark mulch shall be allowed below the 1:5
flood line. Biodegradable erosion blankets shall be used, or approved alternates at
the discretion of the Director/Parks.
12.1.8 Rock mulch shall not be used within Constructed Wetlands and Storm Water
Management Facilities. Refer to Section 02914 MULCHES.
12.1.9 Planting beds below the 1:5 year flood line present weed control difficulties. They
may also present potential erosion difficulties leading to sedimentation of the water
body.
 These areas are to be weed and erosion free at CCC and FAC inspections.
 A siltation barrier is to be installed around the perimeter of the water area and any
erosion material is to be removed and relocated to its original position on a
monthly basis between CCC and FAC.
 Erosion control is recommended around the perimeter of the SWMF, where
adjacent lands are bare soil or undeveloped.
 Within the SWMF shrub overlap of up to 20% mature size is recommended to
encourage a stable weed free, erosion free environment. The use of fast growing
plant species is encouraged.
 Weeds are to be removed on a monthly basis.
12.1.10 Above the 1:5 year flood line, all planting beds are to have a minimum depth of
100mm deciduous wood chip mulch.
12.1.11 Major storm sewer outlets and inlets should be landscaped with plant materials and
boulders to provide visual screening.
12.1.12 At the discretion of the Director/Parks, the above landscape standards may be
substituted in whole or in part with a naturalization design of equal value.
12.1.13 All naturalized shrub beds should use a biodegradable erosion blanket, or approved
alternate where applicable.
12.1.14 Furniture may be provided by the Developer and placed at strategic locations within
the Constructed Wetlands and Storm Water Management Facilities in accordance
with Section 7.2 Site Furniture and Setbacks, at the discretion of the Director/Parks.
12.1.15 Special or unique features shall be designed by appropriate professionals and are
subject to approval by the Director/Parks.
12.1.16 The site must be designed to permit access of maintenance vehicles including, but
not limited to, water trucks, pruning trucks and man lifts.
12.1.17 All Storm Water Management Facilities require a maintenance access; see Design
and Construction Standards, Volume 3: Drainage, Section 16.11 Maintenance
Access Requirements, for specifics. Parks requires inclusion of maintenance access
ramps on Landscape Plans for information only.
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Appendix A
“Permitted Tree Caliper Sizes and Suggested Tree Diversity Species”
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SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM
March 1, 2013
TO: Leo Broks, Al-Terra Engineering

Pat Butler, ISL Engineering
Doug Carlyle, Dialog
Ted Muller, EDA
Bob Gibbs, Gibbs Brown
Cathryn Chopko Beck, IBI Group
John Anderson, JMA Engineering
Jim Boss, Phoenix Engineering
Brian Charanduk, Stantec
Carol Craig, AECOM
COPY: Orest Gowda, Planning and Development Dept.

Lyall Brenneis, Parkland Services
Rob Marchak, Project Development
Doug Costigan, River Valley, Forestry & Environmental Services
FROM: Bojan Obradovic

Standards Update
Parks Planning, Sustainable Development
SUBJECT: Permitted Tree Caliper Sizes
A discussion with members of UDI and The City of Edmonton Parks Planning and Forestry
departments occurred on February 12, 2013 regarding tree caliper sizes over and above 60mm
Caliper, currently preferred by Forestry as the most suitable caliper size of tree to ensure long
term sustainability. Following were the agreed upon outcomes of the meeting:
o 75mm caliper trees with a one year maintenance period from CCC to FAC will be
acceptable as a maximum, using a 2009 tree planting standard detail (Appendix A), until
new Design and Construction Standards are issued.
o 90mm caliper trees will be accepted in boulevards if tree root trenching is proposed, and
there are no conflicts with utilities. A one year maintenance period from CCC to FAC
will apply in this case. Milestone inspections for tree root trenching will be required
during trenching excavation. Consultant to request inspection with forestry five business
days prior to tree root trenching. If tree root trenching in boulevards is not proposed for
trees larger then 75mm caliper, then a two year maintenance period from CCC to FAC
will apply. The City reserves the right to evaluate this standard on a case by case basis.
o Coniferous trees up to the height of 3.6 meters will be permitted with an appropriate root
ball specified in the current (2004 Edition) of The City of Edmonton Design and
Construction Standards. All proposed trees planted with a tree spade will need to follow
the current Section 02930, Trees, Shrubs and Ground Covers, ball sizes for coniferous
trees item 3.3.4.5, and will be treated as a transplant.
In addition to the above changes, during the Summer of 2012, The City of Edmonton held a
meeting with members of UDI to discuss the issues related to tree biodiversity in new
subdivision developments. The purpose of the meeting was to come up with ideas to increase
tree biodiversity. The results of the meeting were as follows, and are agreed upon
recommendations going forward:
o Forestry will not permit Swedish Columnar Aspen along private properties because of
issues with tree root intrusion and suckering. There is no evidence to support that
increased depths of topsoil will reduce these problems.
o The City will permit Black Ash, Manchurian Ash, and Northern Acclaim Honey Locust
as an experiment to increase tree biodiversity in Storm Water Management Facilities,
Public Utility Lots, and Municipal Reserves at five percent maximum tree canopy cover
(with a two year maintenance period).
o The City is willing to experiment with Red Oak as a substitute to Burr Oak at a maximum
tree canopy of five percent.
o If experimental trees are over and above the minimum tree requirement, they will not
require replacement at CCC/FAC if they fail. Typical reclamation with turf will be
required, including all necessary Redline and/or As-builts.
o Other experimental areas may include flankages.
o Please refer to the attached tree substitution list in addition to the trees mentioned and
agreed up on at the last meeting, and stated above (refer to Appendix B).
Please share this information with your staff and please don’t hesitate to contact me at 780-442-
1183 with any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Bojan Obradovic CSLA, AALA

Senior Landscape Architect
City of Edmonton
Parks Planning – Urban Planning & Environment
Sustainable Development
APPENDIX "B"
Botanical Name Common Name Features

Cultivar of the Red Maple, still under trial, but seems to be
Acer rubrum 'Armstrong' Armstrong Maple doing well.
Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze' Autumn Blaze Maple A cross between Red and Silver Maple.
Slow growing large tree, yellow lilac-like flowers, palmate
foliage, red-orange fall color. Needs wide spacing - 5m
Aesculus glabra Ohio Buckeye spread
Small tree, showy flowers, bright berries, glossy foliage.
Crataegus x mordenensis 'Toba' and 'Snowbird' Hawthorn sp. Susceptible to fireblight.
Leaves similar to a Mountain Ash, upright growth. Plant on
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Shademaster' Shademaster Honeylocust residential streets only. Great shade tree.
Gleditsia triacanthos Northern Acclaim Honeylocust
Malus x adstringens 'Spring Snow' Spring Snow Crabapple Upright form, fragrant white flowers, no fruit.
A new prairie-hardy cultivar of Rosybloom Crabapple with
upright branching, purple foliage with improved
Malus x adstringens 'Durleo' Gladiator Crabapple resistance to apple scab.
Columnar form, white flowers, tiny fruit, golden bark.
Malus baccata Siberian Crabapple Provides interests for all seasons.
Narrow, upright form. Light pink flowers, green leaves that
Malus prunifolia var. Rinki Rinki Crabapple turn purple in the fall.
Amelanchier alnifolia Tree form of Saskatoon Deciduous large shrub or small tree, 2-6m tall
Columnar form, white flowers, no fruit. Requires good soil
and protection from wind. Not a tree for newer
Pyrus calleryana 'Glen's Form' Glen's Form Pear neighbourhoods. Trial tree.
White ash grows in rich, moist, well-drained soils. Bark is
ashy grey and furrowed. Great fall colour. A handsome
Fraxinus americana White Ash North American native tree.
Trial tree that does well in good soil conditions and has
Quercus rubra Red Oak protection from wind. Plant on residential streets.
Tree Lilac flowers later than the shrub form with showy white
flowers. Dark green foliage and seed heads in the summer.
Attractive dark purple/red bark. Tree with interests for all
Syringa reticulata Japanese Tree Lilac seasons.
Similar to the Little-leaf Linden, resistant to Linden mite,
yellow drooping flowers, nice conical form. Lindens like good
Tilia x flavescens 'Dropmore' Dropmore Linden soil. Need wide planting site, 5m spread.
Phellodendron amurense Amur Cork Tree Fall yellow colour with textured bark. Good shade tree.
Juglans cinerea Butternut Also know as a white walnut. Small to medium tree.
Tree's terminal branches the unique appearance of a long
Pinus aristata Bristle Cone Pine bottle brush
The eastern white pine is also called northern white pine. It is

Pinus Strobus Eastern White Pine one of the most valuable trees in eastern North America
The bark on young trees is smooth, grey, and with resin
Abies balsamea Balsam Fir blisters. The leaves are flat needle-like
evergreen conifer species native to western North America.
Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas Fir Douglas-fir is currently the second tallest conifer in the world
Englemann Spruce is a medium-sized to large evergreen
Picea engelmannii Engelmann spruce tree growing to 25–40 m.
It is a large, fast-growing evergreen with large pendulus
Picea abies Norway Spruce branching and cones.
Appendix B
“Windbreak, Shelter Break Evaluation for Alberta”
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Appendix C
“Corporate Tree Management Policy C456A”
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CITY POLICY
POLICY NUMBER: C456A
REFERENCE: ADOPTED BY:

City Council 28 November 1989 City Council
Community Standards Bylaw 14600 12 May 2010
Parkland Bylaw 2202
Traffic Bylaw 5590 SUPERSEDES:
Natural Area Systems Policy C531 C456
North Saskatchewan River Valley ARP
Natural Connections Strategic Plan
Integrated Pest Management C501
Urban Parks Management Plan
PREPARED BY: Asset Management and Public Works DATE: 24 March 2010
TITLE: Corporate Tree Management

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Policy Statement: Trees are the longest living organisms on earth. Trees help purify the air we
breath, contribute to urban biodiversity, provide wildlife habitat, beautify and enrich our lives
throughout the year, sequester carbon and provide a sense of well-being in our urban environment.
Therefore, these valuable assets require our dedicated stewardship.
Edmonton’s tree canopy, including all ornamental trees and natural treed areas on City property (with
the exception of land which is under the jurisdiction of senior orders of government), will be procured,
maintained, protected and preserved by the City.
Where damage to or loss of City trees occurs, as a result of not complying with the City Guidelines,
equitable compensation for that loss will be recovered from the civic or private entity causing the
damage or loss and applied to future tree replacements.
Work on City trees will be in accordance with the applicable bylaws and policies referenced above
concerning boulevards, utility lots, and City trees on any public place and City properties (with the
exception of land which is under the jurisdiction of senior orders of government) within Edmonton.
The purpose of this policy is to protect the tree canopy on City property by:
Ensuring the orderly development of the City's tree inventory through new plantings, replacement
plantings, and proper maintenance in accordance with applicable bylaws.
Ensuring that all trees on City properties are adequately protected from destruction, loss or damage.
Where salvage is not possible, equitable compensation will be provided to the City of Edmonton.
Providing for a tree reserve account that enables the carry forward of funds received for tree losses
and/or damages. These funds will be used for planting trees on City property in the future.
Coordinating all City tree planting programs including boulevards, roadway landscaping, park and
facility developments.
This policy is subject to any specific provisions of the Municipal Government Act or other relevant legislation or Union Agreement.
CITY PROCEDURE
AUTHORITY: City Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: 18 May 2010

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1. DEFINITIONS
1.01 City Trees means all trees and shrubs growing on City-owned property. This
includes trees and shrubs that have been planted on boulevards, lanes, sidewalks
and road right-of-ways or any other public places.
1.02 Ornamental Trees means all planted landscape trees and shrubs growing on City-
owned property.
1.03 Natural Treed Areas means those trees occurring as a result of natural
succession or those trees planted as part of naturalization efforts, growing on
City-owned property.
1.04 Windbreaks/Shelterbelts trees and/or shrubs either planted or naturally occurring for
the purpose of providing environmental protection to property.
1.05 Parkland means any property, whether developed or not, owned, controlled or maintained
by the City as defined in Bylaw #2202 (Parkland Bylaw).
1.06 Equitable Compensation
(a) For ornamental and parkland trees means all costs incurred by the City. These costs
shall include labour, material, equipment charges and applicable overheads associated with
the asset value of the tree or the diminishment of the tree’s asset value, as determined by
the document titled Guidelines for Evaluation of Trees, a documented methodology that is
set forth in the current edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal authored by the Council of
Tree and Landscape Appraisers and published by the International Society of Arboriculture.
(b) For natural treed areas means the compensation value for such treed areas as
determined by the document titled the Tree Evaluation Method for Natural Stands in Our
Urban Environment (Tree Canopy Replacement Method), a methodology document that
was adapted with reference to the Alberta Agriculture publication, A Guide to Determining
Replacement Value of Trees and Shrubs in Alberta, Section 3 (AGDEX 275/33-3).
(c) For Windbreak and Shelterbelt trees, means the compensation for such treed areas as
determined by Alberta Agriculture in A Guide to Determining Replacement Value of Trees
and Shrubs in Alberta, Section 2.
1.07 Additional Costs covers additional and unplanned maintenance and costs associated
with 'out of the season' tree relocation or repair or custom work above normal
standards or outside of regular schedules.
CITY PROCEDURE

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2. PROCEDURES
1. The General Manager of Asset Management and Public Works to:
1.1. Prepare and authorize such instruction or specification necessary to properly implement
the requirements of this policy:
1.1.1. supply guidelines on tree protection methods and procedures

1.1.2. supply guidelines on practices and procedures to reduce or eliminate harm to
trees
1.1.3. develop an annual training program for staff of and contractors to other civic
entities
1.2. Request the necessary resources and provide the direction that may be required to
meet the obligations of this policy. Develop and recommend an appropriate budget
for the administration and implementation of the tree policy and the tree reserve
account.
1.3. Inspect trees on City-owned property for possible damage and to ensure requirements are
met prior to issuance of a Final Acceptance Certificate.
1.4. To ensure trees whose removal or relocation costs have been paid for by particular
civic department, be relocated to another planned, planting area under the jurisdiction
of the same department, where feasible.
1.5. Assist other departments in assessing the monetary value of natural tree stands,
windbreaks, or shelterbelts located outside of parkland. Natural tree stand
evaluations shall be in accordance with the Canopy Replacement Method.
1.6. Attempt to integrate existing natural tree stands, windbreaks, or shelterbelts, into
future park developments.
1.7. Review plans for projects that impact City trees and determine the steps necessary to
protect and preserve these trees.
1.8. Take necessary steps to protect and preserve City trees impacted by construction
activities.
2. The General Manager of the Finance and Treasury Department to:
2.1. Establish a tree reserve account in accordance with the intent of this policy which enables
the carry forward of collected funds for utilization in subsequent years.
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2.2. Develop the necessary accounting structure mechanism for the implementation (including
collection and disbursement of funds) of this policy.
2.3. Monitor the use of the tree reserve account and provide an annual statement to the Asset
Management and Public Work department.
3. Department General Managers to:
3.1. Ensure that Departments are aware of this policy, its intent and guidelines.
3.2. Ensure that the requirement to comply with the tree protection, preservation, and
replacement guidelines, is included in contract and tender packages under "special
conditions."
3.3. Ensure that department staff, including project managers, inspectors, and
contractors to civic entities are annually trained in identifying and preventing tree
damage.
3.4. Ensure that department project managers and inspectors identify prospective tree
damaging activities, and ensure protective measures are taken as outlined in the
Asset Management and Public Works Parks Branch "Tree Protection Hoarding
Requirements” and the “Guidelines for Working Near Trees" (attached).
3.5. Identify major planned projects that may impact on trees on City property via the
"On Street Construction and Maintenance" and other plan circulations.
Appendix D
“Top of Bank Policy C542”
“Development Setbacks from River Valley/ Ravine Crests”
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POLICY NUMBER: C542
REFERENCE: ADOPTED BY:

City Council 26 February 1985 City Council 17 February 2010
SUPERSEDES:
Top-of-the-Bank Public Roadway
Policy
PREPARED BY: Planning and Development Department DATE: 20 January 2010
TITLE: Development Setbacks From River Valley/Ravine Crests

Policy Statement:
To many residents, the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System is Edmonton's finest
feature. Preservation of and public access to it are key to our quality of life. The City requires that
design of development in all new or redeveloping areas abutting the River Valley and Ravine System
provide for the separation of development from the river valley or ravine as generally illustrated in
Figure 1, and as further described in the following Policy and Procedures. This separation shall be
created through establishment of a scientifically-derived Urban Development Line demarcating the
boundary between developable upland area (urban development) and non-developable upland area or
Environmental Reserve. Further, this separation shall be accomplished by such other legal, planning
and technical measures necessary to achieve the purpose of this Policy. The only exception shall be in
the Downtown and existing river valley communities where development has already occurred either on
the slope or in the floodplain of the River Valley and Ravine System.
Figure 1
Urban Development and Environmental Reserve
Note: See Policy Definition 1.32 for a more precise definition of Urban Development Line.
The purpose of this policy is to:

1. Ensure that urban development is reasonably safe from environmental hazards, such as slope
instability and failure, flooding or fire that may result in loss to persons and property.
2. Protect the River Valley and Ravine System from urban development that may compromise its
integrity and long term stability.
3. Maximize access for local residents and the general public to a continuous circulation system along
the entire length of the Upland Area Abutting the River Valley and Ravine System. Public access is
provided for circulation and amenity purposes, connection to the park system within the River Valley
and Ravine System, slope repair and geotechnical monitoring, fire fighting, emergency and public
safety, drainage control, and for dealing with encroachment issues.
4. Ensure preservation of the River Valley and Ravine System as a significant visual and natural
amenity feature, contributor to the ecological functionality of the City’s natural areas system, and
recreational opportunity for the citizens of Edmonton.
1. OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS
The following preconditions and definitions are specific to this Policy and implement the
four objectives outlined in the purpose of this policy. Definitions used are capitalized.
The preconditions and definitions are then applied to "Procedures” which explain how
and when the Policy will be implemented.
OBJECTIVES
Ensure that urban development is reasonably safe from environmental hazards,
such as slope instability and failure, flooding or fire that may result in loss to
persons and property.
1.01 A number of measures shall be undertaken to ensure the reasonable safety of

urban development.
An assessment of environmental hazards shall be conducted within lands

Abutting the Crest. The study area shall be established as a function of the
slope height or vertical distance between the Crest and Toe of the Slope.
The Estimated Long Term Line of Stability shall be the primary scientific
methodology for determining slope instability and failure. An Urban
Development Line, which primarily delineates developable and non-
developable land, shall be established on the Upland Area.
Fire risk shall be considered in the context of the Wildland/Urban Interface and
evaluated under the Wildfire Hazard Assessment System.
For Major Slopes where the geotechnical assessment identifies landslide

hazards or areas deemed to be of higher geotechnical risk, a TOB Roadway
shall be the predominant form of urban development used.
1.02 The City shall register a Restrictive Covenant by way of a caveat on the title of
properties backing onto the top of bank, describing building restrictions and other
restrictions necessary to protect both urban development and the River Valley
and Ravine System.
1.03 Reasonable compensation shall be provided to an owner required to develop a

TOB Roadway. This compensation is to offset higher servicing costs and lost
development opportunities associated with a TOB Roadway. The area of the
TOB Roadway right of way and any residual land between the roadway and the
Urban Development Line shall be deducted from the gross area at the time of
subdivision to reduce the municipal reserve entitlement for the affected lands.
This residual land shall be incorporated and maintained as part of the adjoining
open space. Unless otherwise provided for by the City, the TOB Roadway shall
adhere as closely as possible to the Urban Development Line.
Protect the River Valley and Ravine System from urban development that may
compromise its integrity and long term stability.
1.04 The previously mentioned assessment of environmental hazards and the

determination of a development boundary shall describe lands that are not
developable for urban development on the Upland Area.
1.05 The River Valley and Ravine System shall be protected through the City’s taking
of Environmental Reserve at the time of subdivision. TOB Restrictive
Covenants shall enshrine additional development restrictions to protect top of
bank lands and the valley slopes based on the technical recommendations
provided in the geotechnical assessment report. A TOB Roadway and protected
greenspace with fronting-on top of bank development shall provide a further
measure of protection in comparison to backing-on development.
Maximize access for local residents and the general public to a continuous
circulation system along the entire length of the Upland Area Abutting the River
Valley and Ravine System. Public access is provided for circulation and amenity
purposes, connection to the park system within the River Valley and Ravine
System, slope repair and geotechnical monitoring, fire fighting, emergency and
public safety, drainage control, and for dealing with encroachment issues.
1.06 A number of measures shall be undertaken to maximize public access for local
residents, the general public, and civic purposes. Planning for public access
begin at the area structure plan level to ensure strong neighbourhood
connectivity. Much of the technical assessment will be done at the
neighbourhood planning level. Public access is maximized when it is based on
barrier-free design, highly visible, safe, readily accessible, connected,
uninterrupted, open to multi-use, and ensures vehicle parking and roadway
access (where necessary). Wayfinding and Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) principles improve the quality of public access.
Public access shall be provided along the entire TOB for circulation, amenity, and
civic purposes. Public access will be accommodated through a combination of
TOB Roadway and TOB Walkway. The walkway will be situated on lands
preferably designated as Environmental Reserve and will be provided along the
entire length of the Upland Area, subject to the technical specifications identified
in the geotechnical assessment report.
1.07 Public access to a TOB Walkway from a public roadway shall accommodate Public and
Emergency Access in order to encourage public access for circulation and amenity
purposes, and to provide appropriate access for fighting wildland fires.
1.08 The area abutting a minimum of 30% of the Urban Development Line shall be
comprised of either a TOB roadway or land used for municipal purposes fronting
on a top of bank roadway (e.g. park) in new plan areas to ensure the objectives
of this policy are achieved and to address the following factors:
2010PPP002 – Attachment 1
(a) Major Slopes where geotechnical assessment identifies areas deemed to

be of higher geotechnical risk;
(b) Public access that ensures curbside parking spaces for public parks and
access into the River Valley and Ravine System;
(c) A combination of continuous, uninterrupted public access (i.e. Roadway
and Walkway) along the entire TOB interface;
(d) Civic needs including (but not limited to) geotechnical monitoring and
repair, drainage management, fire fighting, and public emergency access;
(e) Public access for circulation and amenity purposes to outlying areas
within the city;
(f) Visual Connection with the River Valley and Ravine System, Wayfinding
and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) within a
neighbourhood;
(g) Public access to Vistas and Views along the TOB; and
(h) Ecological separation (i.e. buffer) from urban development and private
encroachment.
Additional TOB Roadway may be required to achieve the aforementioned factors

based on final technical and planning assessments and recommendations. In
particular, additional TOB Roadway or alternatively, additional setbacks shall be
incorporated in those areas, identified by Administration, with significant Vistas or
Views to facilitate the provision of public promenade amenities and access.
Findings and recommendations from both technical studies and assessments will
be used to inform TOB Roadway design at the neighbourhood level.
The TOB roadway requirement shall be measured as a percentage of the entire

length of the Urban Development Line. The TOB Roadway shall be generally
coterminous with the urban Development Line and shall be measured as set out
in Schedule A. Where additional land is taken beyond the Urban Development
Line for municipal purposes fronting on a top of bank roadway (e.g. park), the
calculation shall include the length of the Urban Development Line used for that
purpose and shall be measured as set out in Schedule B.
Ensure preservation of the River Valley and Ravine System as a significant visual
and natural amenity feature, contributor to the ecological functionality of the
City's natural areas system, and recreational opportunity for the citizens of
Edmonton.
1.09 Coordination of relevant City policies and plans such as the Natural Area
Systems Policy C531, Urban Parks Management Plan, Ribbon of Green, the
North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, and A Plan of
Action for the Capital Region River Valley Park with top of bank development
shall begin at the area structure plan level to ensure strong planning integration
below and above the top of bank. Much of the technical assessment will be
done at the neighbourhood planning level.
1.10 A number of measures shall be undertaken to enhance the visual appreciation

and experience associated with the River Valley and Ravine System.
Identification of Vistas and Views along with a strong Visual Connection (e.g.
View Corridor) to the River Valley and Ravine System shall begin at the area
structure plan level to ensure a high quality of public access. Much of the
technical assessments will be done at the neighbourhood planning level.
1.11 Ecological Network function, design, and mechanisms for acquiring lands
within the Upland Area for conservation shall be identified through Ecological
Design Report in the preparation of future statutory and non-statutory land use
plans.
1.12 This policy and the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan
work together to ensure that appropriate boundaries on the slopes and top of bank
or Upland Area are identified to preserve the River Valley and Ravine System.
1.13 The City will work with property owners and developers of lands adjacent to
and/or wholly or partially within the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine
System to acquire lands necessary to achieve relevant municipal planning
objectives. Where possible, the City will encourage and promote the donation of
all or a portion of these lands through innovative measures such as, but not
necessarily limited to, income tax receipts (i.e. split receipting) for eco-gifts,
environmental reserve easements, transfer of development rights, eco-trusts and
non-credit municipal reserve dedication.
DEFINITIONS
1.14 Abutting means the top of bank area within a distance deemed close enough to the
river valley or ravine crest to require an environmental hazards assessment. This is
determined by the horizontal distance along the upland area equal to eight times the
slope height, taken as the difference between the geodetic elevation of the crest and toe
of the slope. See Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Abutting
1.15 Crest means the dividing line between the slope and its Upland Area. The Crest is also
referred to as the top-of-the-bank (TOB) line. Where the river valley or ravine contains
several terraces, the Crest is the valley break, slope edge or distinct topographic change
between the Upland Area and the River Valley and Ravine System. The Crest is used to
determine the area of study for the environmental hazards assessment, as well as to
determine the minimum Public Upland Area Setback. See Figure 3.
Figure 3.
Crest
1.16 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) means the design and
effective use of the built environment to reduce fear and incidence of crime while
improving overall quality of life.
1.17 Ecological Network means a coherent system of natural and/or semi-natural landscape
elements that is configured and managed with the objective of maintaining or restoring
ecological functions as a means to conserve biodiversity. Edmonton’s Ecological
Network structure includes:
(a) Regional Biodiversity Corridor – The North Saskatchewan River Valley is the
most critical component for wildlife movement and ecological processes in
Edmonton;
(b) Biodiversity Core Areas – Natural areas large enough to support entire
populations of different species and may also serve as an important linkage;
(c) Linkages – Non-linear stepping-stones and linear ecological corridors provide
structural and or functional connections between biodiversity core areas and the
regional biodiversity corridor. These may take the form of either natural linkages
(i.e. sites dominated by naturally occurring patterns of native vegetation such as
natural areas, naturalized parks or stormwater facilities) or semi-natural linkages
(e.g. sites with more manicured green space such as active recreation parks,
cemeteries, schoolyards, non-naturalized stormwater facilities or public rights of
ways); and
(d) Matrix – Background ecosystems or land uses within which habitat patches (core
areas and linkages) lie on a landscape (e.g. sites found within agricultural,
residential, commercial and or industrial lands that contribute to the overall
habitat and or level of connectivity within the Ecological Network.
1.18 Environmental Reserve means land (as per Section 664(1) of the Municipal
Government Act) that consists of:
(a) Swamp, gully, ravine, coulee or natural drainage course;

(b) Land that is subject to flooding or is, in the opinion of the subdivision authority,
unstable; or
(c) A strip of land, not less than six metres in width, abutting the bed and shore of
any lake, river, stream, or other body of water for the purpose of:
(i) Preventing pollution, or
(ii) Providing public access to and beside the bed and shore.
Section 671(1) of the MGA states that Environmental Reserve must be left in its
natural state or be used as a public park. Under Section 676 of the MGA, a council may,
by bylaw, after giving notice in accordance with Section 606 and holding a public hearing
in accordance with Section 230, use an Environmental Reserve for a purpose not
specified in Section 671(1). Notwithstanding Section 671, roads, public utilities, and oil
and gas pipelines or transmission lines may be placed on reserve land.
Environmental Reserve, as illustrated in Figures 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 is further explained

by this Policy and demarcated generally by the Urban Development Line, to include:
(a) The upland area that is unstable and non-developable due to slope instability or
other physical conditions as identified in the geotechnical assessment report and
characterized by the Estimated Long Term Line of Stability;
(b) The Upland Area that is non-developable due to other environmental hazards
such as flooding and subsidence or ground collapse due to mines, excavations
or sinkholes;
(c) Any other land contemplated as Environmental Reserve under the Municipal
Government Act, whichever is the greater.
1.19 Estimated Long Term Line of Stability means the line demarcating the transition
between ‘stable’ and ‘unstable’ Upland Areas relative to the Abutting river valley or
ravine slopes. This line is an estimate of the Upland Area not expected to undergo
movement (i.e., slumping, settling, creeping or sloughing) for a period of time and is
determined by a combination of the minimum estimated long term factor of safety and
future instability factors.
The Estimated Long Term Line of Stability is determined using slope stability analysis
and engineering assessment adopting a minimum long term factor of safety. The
development setback associated with the adopted minimum long term factor of safety is
intended to provide a margin of safety for the development of roads, infrastructure, and
buildings in proportion to the potential for loss to property and loss of life. See Figure 4.
Figure 4.
Estimated Long Term Line of Stability/Urban Development Line
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The analysis and assessment of the Estimated Long Term Line of Stability
also allows for future instability factors. Future instability factors include such
considerations as: the estimated toe erosion over a period of 150 years; the anticipated
increase in groundwater levels in a developed urban drainage basin; any anticipated or
planned removal of vegetation; any planned placement of fill, re-grading, or related
changes in surface water regime; and any instability associated with other physical
conditions, such as mines excavations and sinkholes, where applicable. All relevant
future instability factors are to be considered over a period of at least one life cycle of
development or the estimated life expectancy of the structure.
In ‘fronting on’ TOB development situations, where there is a TOB Roadway, a minimum
estimated long term factor of safety of 1.3, incorporating future instability factors, is used
to establish the boundary of the road right-of-way abutting the non-developable Upland
Area. This boundary will be deemed to be the Urban Development Line where it is
greater than the setback required for other environmental hazards or the minimum
Public Upland Area Setback.
In ‘backing on’ TOB development situations, where there is no TOB Roadway, a

minimum estimated long term factor of safety of 1.3, incorporating future instability
factors, is used to establish the rear property line for development. This boundary is
deemed to be the Urban Development Line where it is greater than the setback required
for other environmental hazards or the minimum Public Upland Area Setback. A
minimum estimated long term factor of safety of 1.5, incorporating future instability
factors, is used to establish the rear foundation of any primary dwelling or structure.
Based on engineering assessment consistent with the current local state of practice in
geotechnical engineering, the recommended setback lines for development and
structures shall be determined by the Geotechnical Engineer, and shall be in accordance
with the concept of an Estimated Long Term Line of Stability. The recommended
development setback lines shall also be suitably documented as part of the geotechnical
report submitted for review by the City. The role of the Geotechnical Engineer through
their judgment and experience in understanding the site-specific issues and geological
setting, and in recognizing the complexities of geotechnical behaviour and the inherent
limitations in models and theories, is of considerable importance. The management of
geotechnical risk is distributed amongst the many aspects of the overall investigation,
analyses and engineering assessment.
1.20 Major Slope means a slope with inclination greater than 15 degrees and height greater
than 10 metres. For non-uniform slope geometries, a Major Slope shall also be
indicated by the presence of any intermediate portion of the slope, with inclination
greater than 15 degrees and height greater than 10 metres, between two areas of
different slope angle.
1.21 Minor Slope means a slope with inclination less than 15 degrees and height less than
10 metres.
1.22 Moderate Slopes means slopes with inclination greater than 15 degrees but having
height less than 10 metres.
1.23 Natural Areas means an area of land or water dominated by native vegetation and
relatively undisturbed by human activity. Such areas could include grasslands, forests,
wetlands, peatlands or riparian areas. Areas such as groomed parks, sports fields and
schoolyards are not natural areas.
1.24 Public and Emergency Access means public access from a roadway to a TOB
walkway for both public circulation and emergency access. This access is designed to
allow a higher level of pedestrian and vehicular access limited to emergency vehicles, a
hard surfaced multi-use trail within a connected right-of-way that accommodates a fire
hydrant. The spacing of this access is, generally, at regular intervals of 120 metres.
See Figure 5.
Figure 5.
Public and Emergency Access with Backing On TOB Development
1.25 Public Upland Area Setback means the minimum upland area that is setback from the
crest in order to provide for public access, circulation, and civic purposes including
geotechnical monitoring and repair, fire fighting, emergency and public safety, drainage
control, and dealing with private encroachment issues. A TOB Roadway shall not be
located within the setback area. The minimum public upland area setback shall be a
minimum 10 metres to 15 metres.
1.26 Restrictive Covenant means a legal instrument entered into by the property owner and
the City which contains terms and restrictions on the use of the property which the
property owner must abide by and may include the following:
(a) That the City of Edmonton is not liable for any damages resulting from bank
instability, failure or any other environmental hazards;
(b) Restrictions pertaining to the required setbacks for development and structures,
site grading and fill placement, surface drainage, slope protection and the
maintaining of existing vegetation;
(c) Restrictions that prohibit the construction or installation of swimming pools,
ornamental ponds or similar water retention structures, as well as permanent
sprinkler or irrigation systems, and other restrictions pertaining to water
management and special drainage systems, and;
(d) A restriction based on the recommended guidelines for Priority Zone 1, from
“FireSmart: Protecting your Community from Wildfire.”
The Restrictive Covenant will apply to property on or abutting to the Upland Area. The
Restrictive Covenant is applied as a subdivision condition.
1.27 River Valley and Ravine System means the existing or former North Saskatchewan
River and its tributary creeks, including the slope or bank up to the Crest.
1.28 Toe of the Slope means the lowest point of the river valley or ravine in cross section.
The Toe of the Slope shall be used in the determination of the area of study for the
environmental hazards assessment. See Figure 2.
1.29 Top-of-the-Bank (TOB) Roadway typically means a public vehicular roadway situated
on the developable Upland Area adjacent and generally parallel to the Urban
Development Line or the Public Upland Area Setback, whichever is the greater. In
addition, a TOB Roadway may be further setback from the Urban Development Line on
the developable Upland Area to accommodate public development such as stormwater
lakes or parks. See Figure 6.
Figure 6.
Fronting On Top-of-the-Bank (FOTOB) Development Situation
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1.30 Top-of-the-Bank (TOB) Walkway means a public walkway situated within the Upland
Area, on the river valley/ravine side of the Urban Development Line, and aligned
approximately, parallel to the adjacent Crest. This walkway will be situated on lands
preferably designated as Environmental Reserve where technically feasible and
provided along the entire length of the Upland Area. See Figure 7.
Figure 7.
Backing on Top-of-the-Bank (BOTOB) Development Situation
1.31 Upland Area means the generally flat land located above the valley break, escarpment
or Crest of the river valley or ravine. See Figures 2 and 3.
1.32 Urban Development Line generally means the line demarcating the transition between
lands suitable for urban development and non-developable land such as Environmental
Reserve on the Upland Areas Abutting the River Valley and Ravine System. In
calculating the Urban Development Line for new urban development requiring
subdivision, this Line will generally take the greater of the environmental hazard risk due
to slope instability and failure as determined by the Estimated Long Term Line of
Stability, subsurface conditions such as mines, excavations or sinkholes, or flooding or
any other lands contemplated as Environmental Reserve under the Municipal
Government Act.
The Urban Development Line shall generally be used to measure setbacks for structures
as well as the TOB Roadway requirement in new plan areas or as otherwise specified in
this policy. Where the minimum Public Upland Area Setback is greater than the Urban
Development Line, the Urban Development Line will be adjusted to reflect the greater
setback. A TOB roadway shall not be located in this Public Upland Area Setback. See
Figures 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Figure 8.
Urban Development Line (UDL)
1.33 View Corridor means the line of sight identified as to height, width, and distance of an
observer looking toward an object of significance to the community. For the purpose of
this policy, the principal View Corridor will be environmental where the River Valley and
Ravine System contains unique natural features to Edmonton that should be preserved
for education and passive recreation.
1.34 Visual Connection means the cumulative visual experience and relationship between
the Upland Area and River Valley and Ravine System perceived by an observer. See
Figure 9.
Figure 9.
Visual Connection
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1.35 Vistas and Views means the visual appreciation of the River Valley and Ravine System
taken from the Upland Area (vista) and below the Crest within the river valley or ravine
(view), by an individual. See Figure 10.
Figure 10.
Vistas and Views
1.36 Wayfinding means the process of using spatial and environmental information to
navigate oneself within the built or natural environment.
1.37 Wildland / Urban Interface means areas where homes and businesses are built among
trees and other combustible vegetation. The largest and most significant wildland/urban
interface in Edmonton is the Upland Area adjacent to the North Saskatchewan River
Valley and Ravine System. Fires can move from forest, bush, or grassland areas into
the community or from the community into adjacent wildlands.
1.38 Wildfire Hazard Assessment System means a structured and practical approach for
assessing the hazard posed by wildfires to interface homes, facilities, or communities.
This approach is outlined in the document, “FireSmart: Protecting Your Community from
Wildfire”.
2. AREA OF APPLICATION
This Policy applies to Upland Areas Abutting the uppermost Crest of the North Saskatchewan
River Valley and Ravine System. Most though not necessarily all of the river valley and ravine
system in Edmonton is located found within the boundaries of the North Saskatchewan River
Valley Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP, Schedule A) Bylaw 7188 and Section 811(Appendix I)
of the City’s Zoning Bylaw 12800. Notwithstanding the Area Redevelopment Plan or Zoning
Bylaw boundaries, the boundary is a general boundary and is subject to more precise
determination where such location is established through the approval of plans of subdivision or
survey plans of the Crest. In such cases, the boundary will be amended to reflect the more
precise boundary.
3. SCHEDULE A - Top of Bank Roadway Measurement February 2010
4. SCHEDULE B - Top of Bank Roadway Measurement
Schedule “B”
Appendix E
“Change Request Form”
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Design and Construction Standards
Volume 5: Landscaping
Change Request
Requestor Information
Company: Requestor Name:
Date Requested: Requestor Title:
Email Address: Phone Number:
Change Request
Current:
(include current
clause number
and current text)
Proposed:
(include the clause
number and text
amendment)
Reason:
(Justify the need
for the change.
Also attach any
reference material)
City of Edmonton Parks Planning Use Only

Date Received: Request Number:
Result: Approved Not Approved
Reason:
(for not approving
or deferring)
Date Approved: Director Signature:
Parks Planning – City of Edmonton

[email protected]
Appendix F
“Revision Log”
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LANDSCAPING
Volume 5
Design and Construction Standards May 2013
Revision Log
Page No. Clause No. Revision

Landscape Construction Detail Reference
Drawing No. Drawing Title Issue Date

LA100 Large Tree Hoarding September 2013
LA101 Small Tree Hoarding (Max. 75mm Cal.) September 2013
LA102 Typical Tree Installation September 2013
LA103 Typical Multi-Stem Installation September 2013
LA104 Typical Tree Transplanted September 2013
LA105 Typical Multi-Stem Transplanted September 2013
LA106 Typical Tree Grate Planting September 2013
LA107 Typical Tree Planting on Slope September 2013
LA108 Typical Planting Bed September 2013
LA109 Typical Planting Bed on a Slope September 2013
LA110 Typical Shrub Naturalization September 2013
LA200 Subdrainage Pipe Installation September 2013
LA201 Typical Subdrainage Pipe Connections September 2013
LA202 Playground Drainage Sump September 2013
LA203 Concrete Playground Curb Adjacent Wood Mulch & Pour-In-Place September 2013
LA204 Typical Pour-In-Place Playground Safety Surface September 2013
LA204A Typical Pour-In-Place Playground Safety Surface - All Rubber September 2013
LA300 Sod Installation September 2013
LA301 Asphalt Walkway or Plaza September 2013
LA302 Concrete Walkway or Plaza September 2013
LA303 Granular Walkway September 2013
LA304 Paving Stone Walkway or Plaza September 2013
LA305 Gravel Plank Steps September 2013
LA306 Gravel Timber Steps September 2013
LA400 Permanent Wood Rail Fence September 2013
LA401 Temporary Wood Rail Fence September 2013
LA402 915mm High Wood Guard Rail September 2013
LA403 1400mm High Wood Guard Rail September 2013
LA404 152 x 203mm Wood Bumper Post September 2013
LA405 1800mm Wood Screen Fence September 2013
LA406 Wood Screen Step Down September 2013
LA407 Chain Link Fence Frame September 2013
LA408 Chain Link Fence Single Gate September 2013
LA409 Chain Link Fence Double Gate September 2013
Continued on next page.
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Landscape Construction Detail Reference (Continued)
Drawing No. Drawing Title Issue Date

LA500 Bench - Wood and Concrete September 2013
LA501 Picnic Table - Wood and Concrete September 2013
LA502 Bench Installation September 2013
LA503 Picnic Table - Installation September 2013
LA504 Concrete Litter Container and Installation September 2013
LA600 Boulder Installation September 2013
LA601 Culvert Under Walkway September 2013
LA602 Wood Bridge With Recycled Plastic Product Deck September 2013
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DETAIL A - TREES WITHIN 1 - 3m OF DETAIL B - TREES WITHIN 3 - 5m OF ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION

ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION
NOTES:
SPECIFICATIONS: ALL COMPONENTS AND WORKMANSHIP SHALL CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION SECTION

02930 TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVERS AS WELL AS THE RELATED SECTIONS.
DETAIL A - TREES WITHIN 1 - 3m OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY REQUIRE:

- 10mm PLYWOOD AND 1.25m HEIGHT ENCLOSURE SEPARATING TREE FROM THE PROJECT SITE.
- PLYWOOD TO BE SECURELY FASTENED TO T-POSTS WITH WIRE.
DETAIL B - TREES WITHIN 3 - 5m OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY REQUIRE:

- A STANDARD "SAFETY ORANGE" SNOW FENCE TO BE PLACED A MIN. OF 2.5m FROM THE TREE TRUNK.
- EXACT SIZE AND SHAPE TO BE DETERMINED ON SITE.
EXCAVATION WITHIN 2m OF EXISTING TREES REQUIRES:

- TREE TO BE TRANSPLANTED IF FEASIBLE.
- IF TRANSPLANTING TREE IS NOT FEASIBLE, TREE IS TO BE REMOVED AND THE VALUE OF THE TREE
ASSESSED BY FORESTRY.
- THE DEVELOPER/CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ASSESSED VALUE.
EXCAVATION BEYOND 2m OF EXISTING TREES REQUIRES:

- PRIOR TO DIGGING, ALL TREE ROOTS TO BE SEVERED WITH A "ROOT-CUTTER" TO A DEPTH OF 350mm
TO 500mm.
- IMMEDIATELY AFTER EXCAVATION, PRUNE ALL EXPOSED ROOTS FLUSH WITH THE EXCAVATION WALL.
INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HOARDING THROUGHOUT THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS IN A CLEAN AND SAFE
CONDITION.
HOARDING REQUIREMENTS ARE AS SHOWN ON LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS AND AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY
OF EDMONTON ON SITE.
ALL EQUIPMENT, SOIL, BUILDING MATERIALS & OTHER DEBRIS SHALL BE KEPT OUTSIDE THE HOARDING.
IN THE EVENT THE HOARDING IS PUNCTURED AND DAMAGE OCCURS TO THE TREE(S) WITHIN THE
HOARDING, THE PROJECT MANAGER IS TO BE ADVISED IMMEDIATELY IN ORDER THAT THE DAMAGE BE
ASSESSED BY FORESTRY & CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN.
ON MANY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS STANDARD "SAFETY ORANGE" SNOW FENCING IS ALL THAT MAY
BE REQUIRED. THIS WILL SERVE AS A "HEADS-UP" WARNING TO WORKERS OR EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
THAT ANY ACTIVITY BEYOND THE FENCE MAY CAUSE TREE DAMAGE.
LARGE TREE HOARDING

Date Approved: Drawn By: Approved: Revision Drawing No.
PARKS
SEPT 2013 L100
PLANNING
Scale: Checked By: Old Drawing No.
PARKS
N.T.S. SP403
PLANNING
400mm "SAFETY ORANGE"
SNOW FENCING
TREE
TRUNK
TREE STAKES C/W
GUY WIRES (TYP.)
4 HOARDING STAKES
PER TREE ENCLOSURE
PLAN VIEW
IES
VAR
150mm
TYP.
B & B ROOTBALL
SMALL TREE HOARDING (MAX. 75mm CAL.)

PARKS
SEPT 2013 L101
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. SP403a
PLANNING
WRAP GUY WIRE END
BACK ON ITS SELF
DETAIL
N.T.S. PRUNE DEAD, BROKEN, STUBS &
DISEASED TREE LIMBS.
LEADER TO BE PLANTED PLUMB
VERTICAL.
RUBBER HOSE - 12mm OR APPROVED
EQUAL. POSITION AT APPROX. 3/5 HT.
FOR ALL TREES.
FLUORESCENT ORANGE FLAGGING
ON ALL GUY WIRES.
GALVANIZED GUY WIRE No. 12
(MIN. SIZE)
2 VERTICAL STAKES PER TREE:
TREE STAKES MIN. 2.0m LENGTH
PLAIN T-POSTS (1.33LB/FT) C/W
7 PUNCHED HOLES (1 1/2" X 1 3/8" X 7")
ALL EXPOSED PORTIONS OF TREE
STAKES FREE OF RUST, SCALED,
PRIMED, & PAINTED.
TREE STAKES SET MIN. 600mm INTO
UNDISTURBED SOIL.
TOP 300mm OF ALL TREE STAKES TO
PAINTED TO MATCH ANNUAL COLOUR
CODES.
LARGE TREES TO HAVE 3-4 STAKES.
TOP OF ROOT BALL & ROOT FLARE
TO BE 40mm ABOVE FINISHED GRADE.
VARIE
S
CUT SLOPE BACK
RE-ESTABLISH ANY DAMAGED

SEED/SOD TO CITY OF EDMONTON
STANDARDS.
100mm MIN. MULCH - CONIFEROUS
B & B ROOTBALL
SHREDDED BARK OR APPROVED
EQUAL OVER EXPOSED ROOT BALL
TAPER MULCH TO BASE OF TREE
MULCH TO EDGE OF DISTURBED
AREA.
CLASS 'B' TOPSOIL, MODERATELY
COMPACTED (ENSURE STABILITY
OF ROOT BALL.)
FOLD 1/3 (OR REMOVE) WIRE BASKET
& BURLAP FROM TOP OF ROOT BALL.
POSITION TOP OF ROOT BALL 40mm
ABOVE FINISHED GRADE
BURLAP TO BE TREATED NATURAL
COMPACTED
FIBRE.
NATIVE SOIL
ROOT BALL MIN. SIZE AS PER
RING TO HOLD
SPECIFICATIONS.
IN WATER
SCARIFY WALL OF TREE WELL
UNDISTURBED NATIVE SOIL
TYPICAL TREE PLANTING ON SLOPE

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA107
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. SP400i
PLANNING
OPTION 'A' OPTION 'B' OPTION 'C'
EDGING DETAIL CONCRETE CURB DETAIL CONCRETE WALK DETAIL
N.T.S. N.T.S.
NOTES:
SPECIFICATIONS: ALL COMPONENTS AND WORKMANSHIP CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION
SECTION 02930 TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVERS AS WELL AS THE RELATED
SECTIONS.
PLANTING BED EDGERS ARE NOT REQUIRED, BUT MAY BE INCLUDED IF APPROVED & FLUSH
WITH GROUND.
PRUNE ONLY DEAD, BROKEN OR DISEASED BRANCHES TO MAINTAIN PROPER SHRUB FORM
(DECIDUOUS ONLY).
DO NOT ROTOTILL WITHIN 1.0m OF U/G POWER, TELEPHONE AND GAS ALIGNMENTS.
DIG ALL ROOT HOLES BY HAND WHEN CLOSER THAN 1.0m TO U/G POWER, TELEPHONE AND
GAS ALIGNMENTS.
100mm MIN. MULCH. CONIFEROUS RE-ESTABLISH ANY DAMAGED

SHREDDED BARK OR APPROVED SEED/SOD TO CITY OF
EQUAL. TAPER MULCH TO BASE EDMONTON STANDARDS
OF SHRUB
MIN. 500mm FROM MIN. 500mm FROM

WALK TO MATURE SHRUB EDGE TO MATURE SHRUB
300mm MIN. DEPTH CLASS 'B' TOPSOIL,

MODERATELY COMPACTED. ENSURE
STABILITY OF ROOT BALL.
ROTOTILL 150mm NATIVE SOIL,
ADD CLASS 'B' TOPSOIL
OPTIONS:
A: EDGING DETAIL UNDISTURBED NATIVE SUBSOIL
B: CONCRETE CURB W/ VERGE DETAIL
C: CONCRETE/ASPHALT WALK DETAIL
TYPICAL PLANTING BED ON A SLOPE

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA109
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. SP401b
PLANNING
APPROVED ALL WEATHER TREATED
METAL OR POLYVINYL INDUSTRIAL PAVER
EDGE C/W SPIKE, ALONG ALL ADJACENT
SOFT SURFACE EDGES. SPIKE LENGTH &
SPACING AS PER EDGE
MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION
PAVING STONE AS SPECIFIED ON

LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS. FINISHED
FINISHED JOINT ELEVATION TO BE FLUSH WITH ADJACENT
GRADE SAND SURFACE.
30mm DEPTH OF SHARP COMPATIBLE SAND

150mm DEPTH SOIL CEMENT OR AS SPECIFIED
CLAY SUBGRADE GRUBBED, FREE OF

STUMPS, ROOTS, LARGE ROCKS AND
150mm DEBRIS. COMPACT TO 98% S.P.D.
PAVING STONE CROSS SECTION (TYP.)
SITE FURNITURE LEG BOLTED THROUGH

VANDAL PROOF (TAMPER PAVING STONE INTO CONCRETE
RESISTANT, LOCKING FOOTING C/W J-BOLTS AND GALVANIZED
HARDWARE) REQUIRED. LOCKING NUTS & WASHERS
MINIMUM 1 PER WASTE
RECEPTACLE & 2 PER PAVING STONE AS SPECIFIED ON
BENCH/PICNIC TABLE JOINT
LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS. FINISHED
SAND
ELEVATION TO BE FLUSH WITH ADJACENT
SURFACE.
30mm DEPTH OF SHARP COMPATIBLE SAND

150mm DEPTH SOIL CEMENT OR AS SPECIFIED
CLAY SUBGRADE GRUBBED, FREE OF

STUMPS, ROOTS, LARGE ROCKS AND
DEBRIS. COMPACT TO 98% S.P.D.
20MPa CONCRETE FOOTING DEPTH AND

WIDTH AS PER MANUFACTURER'S
SPECIFICATIONS
SITE FURNITURE FOOTING WITHIN PAVING STONE AREA
NOTES:
DIMENSIONS OF PAVING STONE WALKWAY OR PLAZA AS PER LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS.
SET PAVING STONE SURFACE FLUSH WITH ADJACENT GRADES.
ENSURE DRAINAGE OFF PAVING STONE AT ALL LOCATIONS & IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OVERALL SITE
DRAINAGE PLAN.
PAVING STONE WALKWAY OR PLAZA

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA304
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. -
PLANNING
38 x 189mm RISER
38 x 189mm STRINGER C/W

WOOD BLOCKING
20mm MINUS GRANULAR
5% 2-20 SOIL CEMENT
FIRMLY COMPACTED
FLUSH WITH RISER
MIN 300mm ENSURE POSITIVE
DRAINAGE
CLAY SUBGRADE GRUBBED,

FREE OF STUMPS, ROOTS,
LARGE ROCKS & DEBRIS.
COMPACT TO 95% S.P.D.
GRAVEL PLANK STEPS CROSS SECTION
38 x 189mm STRINGER C/W

38 x 189mm WOOD
BLOCKING BOTH SIDES
38 x 189mm RISER
20mm MINUS GRANULAR

5% 2-20 SOIL CEMENT
FIRMLY COMPACTED
VARIES
FLUSH WITH RISER

ENSURE POSITIVE
DRAINAGE
VARIES
PLAN VIEW
NOTES:
ALL WOOD TO BE PRESSURE TREATED ACQ EXCEPT IN PLAYGROUND AREAS. USE CEDAR OR APPROVED
ALTERNATIVE.
DIMENSIONS OF GRAVEL PLANK STEPS AS PER LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS.
SET GRANULAR SURFACE FLUSH WITH ADJACENT GRADES.
ENSURE DRAINAGE OFF STEPS AT ALL LOCATIONS & IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OVERALL SITE DRAINAGE PLAN.
20mm MINUS GRANULAR - SECTION 2060 AGGREGATE DESIGNATION 3, CLASS 20A, COMPACT TO 100% S.P.D.
GRAVEL PLANK STEPS

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA305
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. -
PLANNING
15M REBAR 1.0m LENGTH
THROUGH WOOD TIMBERS
138 x 138mm WOOD
TIMBER RISER
138 x 138mm WOOD

TIMBER STEP
MIN 300mm
15m REBAR @ 300mm O.C.

1.0m LENGTH THROUGH
WOOD TIMBERS
CLAY SUBGRADE
GRUBBED, FREE OF
STUMPS, ROOTS, LARGE
ROCKS & DEBRIS.
MIN 300mm
OVERLAP
GRAVEL TIMBER STEPS CROSS SECTION
138 x 138mm WOOD

TIMBER STEP
15M REBAR 1.0m LENGTH

THROUGH WOOD TIMBERS
138 x 138mm WOOD
TIMBER RISER
VARIES
20mm MINUS GRANULAR

5% 2-20 SOIL CEMENT
FIRMLY COMPACTED
FLUSH WITH RISER
ENSURE POSITIVE
DRAINAGE
VARIES
PLAN VIEW
NOTES:
ALL WOOD TO BE PRESSURE TREATED ACQ EXCEPT IN PLAYGROUND AREAS. USE CEDAR OR APPROVED
ALTERNATIVE.
DIMENSIONS OF GRAVEL TIMBER STEPS AS PER LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS.
SET GRANULAR SURFACE FLUSH WITH ADJACENT GRADES.
ENSURE DRAINAGE OFF STEPS AT ALL LOCATIONS & IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OVERALL SITE DRAINAGE PLAN.
20mm MINUS GRANULAR - SECTION 2060 AGGREGATE DESIGNATION 3, CLASS 20A, COMPACT TO 100% S.P.D.
GRAVEL TIMBER STEPS

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA306
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. -
PLANNING
75mm SPIRAL GALVANIZED NAILS
TOP & BOTTOM. USE AS REQUIRED
TO ENSURE SECURE ASSEMBLY
25mm
2440mm
38x138mm
NON-INCISED RAIL.
NAILED TO POST.
RAILS COUNTERSUNK
INTO POST
89x89mm FOUNDATION
GRADE POST
900
38x138mm
NON-INCISED RAIL.
25mm
NAILED TO POST.
ENSURE POSITIVE
RAILS COUNTERSUNK
440
DRAINAGE FOR
INTO POST
CONCRETE FROM
POSTS FINISHED GRADE
CROSS SECTION
900
20MPa CONCRETE FOOTING

100
300
FRONT ELEVATION
NOTES:
ALL WOOD TO BE PRESSURE TREATED ACQ.
ALL WOOD MEMBERS ABOVE GROUND TO BE NON-INCISED.
ALL NAILS TO BE 75mm SPIRAL GALVANIZED. USE AS REQUIRED TO ENSURE SECURE ASSEMBLY.
WOOD USED MAY BE LODGEPOLE PINE, FIRE, HEMLOCK OR SPRUCE, DEPENDANT ON AVAILABILITY AT
TIME OF CONSTRUCTION.
ALL WOOD CUTS TO BE COATED WITH TWO COATS OF APPROVED WOOD PRESERVATIVE.
PERMANENT WOOD RAIL FENCE

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA400
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. -
PLANNING
75mm SPIRAL GALVANIZED NAILS
TOP & BOTTOM. USE AS REQUIRED
TO ENSURE SECURE ASSEMBLY
25mm
2440mm
38x138mm
NON-INCISED RAIL.
NAILED TO POST.
RAILS COUNTERSUNK
INTO POST
89x89mm FOUNDATION
GRADE POST
900
38x138mm
NON-INCISED RAIL.
25mm
NAILED TO POST.
RAILS COUNTERSUNK
440
INTO POST
FINISHED GRADE
CROSS SECTION
900
20mm MINUS GRANULAR BACKFILL

100
300
FRONT ELEVATION
NOTES:
ALL WOOD TO BE PRESSURE TREATED ACQ.
ALL WOOD MEMBERS ABOVE GROUND TO BE NON-INCISED.
ALL NAILS TO BE 75mm SPIRAL GALVANIZED. USE AS REQUIRED TO ENSURE SECURE ASSEMBLY.
WOOD USED MAY BE LODGEPOLE PINE, FIRE, HEMLOCK OR SPRUCE, DEPENDANT ON AVAILABILITY AT
TIME OF CONSTRUCTION.
ALL WOOD CUTS TO BE COATED WITH TWO COATS OF APPROVED WOOD PRESERVATIVE.
20mm MINUS GRANULAR - SECTION 2060 AGGREGATE DESIGNATION 3, CLASS 20A, COMPACT FIRMLY.
TEMPORARY WOOD RAIL FENCE

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA401
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. -
PLANNING
Scale:
Date Approved:
N.T.S.
SEPT 2013
38mm x 140mm TOP RAIL NOTES:

25mm x 150mm ROUGH ALL WOOD TO BE PRESSURE TREATED ACQ.
SAWN BOARDS ALL WOOD MEMBERS ABOVE GROUND TO BE NON-INCISED.
Checked By:
Drawn By:
PLANNING
PARKS
PLANNING
PARKS
ALL NAILS TO BE 75mm SPIRAL GALVANIZED. USE AS REQUIRED TO ENSURE

SECURE ASSEMBLY.
WOOD USED MAY BE LODGEPOLE PINE, FIR, HEMLOCK OR SPRUCE,
DEPENDANT ON AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF CONSTRUCTION.
150
38mm X 140mm FACER BOARD ALL STAIN TO BE AS PER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. APPLY 2 COATS AS PER
PLAN MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. COLOUR TO BE DETERMINED BY
Approved:
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. STAIN BOARDS ALL FOUR SIDES PRIOR TO

CONSTRUCTION.
1800mm WOOD SCREEN FENCE
PRESSURE TREATED POSTS TO BE TREATED WITH A SOLUTION OF

50mm TYP.
PENTACHLOROPHENOL AND PETROLEUM TO CSA-080.

PROPERTY LINE OFFSET DIRECTION VARIES. REFER TO PLAN
38mm x 140mm TOP RAIL TOP RAIL

150 150
150mm x 25mm THICK ROUGH SAWN
POST
1800
38mm x 140mm MIDRAIL MIDRAIL

75mm MAX
150mm x 150mm PRESSURE

TREATED POST
38mm x 140mm BOTTOM RAIL. SET BOTTOM RAIL

50mm FROM FINISHED GRADE
1200
Revision
300
300
Old Drawing No.
Drawing No.
-
LA405
ELEVATION SECTION
REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DETAIL LA405 FOR ALL METHODS AND MATERIALS REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD
3048
1000
3048
1400
3048
SCREEN FENCING.
ELEVATION
NOTES:
50mm TYP. 1800
WOOD SCREEN FENCE STEPDOWN

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA406
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. -
PLANNING
LINE POST BARB ARM CORNER POST
WIRE OVERHANG
300mm BARBED
BARB ARM
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
TERMINAL DOME
CAP
BRACE BAND
RAIL END
TOP RAIL LINE POST CAP

FABRIC HEIGHT AS PER LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS
CHAIN LINK FABRIC TENSION BAND
BRACE
BRACE BAND
RAIL END
TENSION BAR
50mm MAX
TURNBUCKLE TENSION WIRE

BRACE BAND
AS PER MANUFACTURERS
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
150
150
200 300
LINE POST CORNER OR

STRAINING POST
150
300
NOTES:
END OR GATE POST SPECIFICATIONS: ALL COMPONENTS AND WORKMANSHIP CONFORM TO
SPECIFICATION SECTION 02821 CHAIN LINK FENCE AS WELL AS THE
RELATED SECTIONS.
CHAIN LINK FENCE FRAME

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA407
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. 9450
PLANNING
BARBED WIRE
BARBED X X X X X X X X X X X X X
WIRE
X X X X X X X X X X X X X
OVERHANG
X X X X X X X X X X X X X
TERMINAL DOME CAP
TOP RAIL STANDARD GATE HINGE

TENSION BANDS
STANDARD LOCKING
DEVICE
TENSION BAR
TRUSS ROD &

TURNBUCKLE
CHAIN LINK FABRIC
BOTTOM RAIL
BRACE BAND
SPECIFICATIONS
SPACE POSTS WIDTH OF GATE APART
20 MPa CONCRETE FOOTING

300
150
300
NOTES:
END OR GATE POST SPECIFICATIONS: ALL COMPONENTS AND WORKMANSHIP CONFORM
TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 02821 CHAIN LINK FENCE AS WELL AS
THE RELATED SECTIONS.
CHAIN LINK FENCE SINGLE GATE

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA408
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. 9452
PLANNING
BARBED WIRE
BARBED X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X
WIRE
X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X
OVERHANG
X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X
TERMINAL
DOME CAP
TOP RAIL INSTALL LOCKING STANDARD

LATCH MECHANISM GATE
AS PER HINGE
MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS.
TENSION
BANDS
TENSION
BAR
TRUSS ROD &

TURNBUCKLE
CHAIN LINK FABRIC
BOTTOM RAIL
BRACE
BAND
SPECIFICATIONS
SPACE POSTS WIDTH OF GATE APART
20 MPa CONCRETE FOOTING

300
150
300
NOTES:
END OR GATE POST SPECIFICATIONS: ALL COMPONENTS AND WORKMANSHIP CONFORM
TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 02821 CHAIN LINK FENCE AS WELL AS
THE RELATED SECTIONS.
CHAIN LINK FENCE DOUBLE GATE

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA409
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. 9454
PLANNING
& SANDED
COUNTERSUNK NUT
90 75 110 355
19
50
32
REDI-ROD
110 1
10mm LOOPED INSERT
05 115
430
32
0 70
115
90 11
-
55
A
100
45
20
180
13
100 80
45 FINISHED GRADE
250
250
10
15 14
200
10M REBAR
50
100 150 180 120 80

TWO LAYERS
10mm
SECTION SIDE ELEVATION LOOPED
INSERT
10M
REBAR
TWO
875
LAYERS
35MPa
CONCRETE
400 400
WOOD BENCH SCHEDULE
TYPE LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS SECTION 'A'
A 1219 193 70
B 1829 193 70
C 2438 193 70
D 3048 790 70
E 3658 193 70 NOTES:
PLAN WOOD TO BE SELECT, CLEAR NO. 1
DOUGLAS FIR, PINE, WESTERN CEDAR
OR GLUE LAMINATED DOUGLAS FIR.
STAIN WITH TWO COATS OF SEKINS
(CETOL) CLEAR STAIN.
PRECAST CONCRETE TO BE:
- PEA GRAVEL (NATURAL ROUND)
- MIN. STRENGTH 35MPa
- AIR CONTENT 3 - 6%
- SLUMP 100mm
- SURFACE TO BE EXPOSED
AGGREGATE (NOT SANDBLASTED)
- SUPPLY SAMPLE FINISH FINISH 300 x
300mm SQ.
REFER TO DETAIL LA502 FOR
FINISHED GRADE INSTALLATION OF BENCHES.
FRONT ELEVATION
BENCH - WOOD & CONCRETE

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA500
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. SP429
PLANNING
50 150 235 120 150 150 150 120 235 150 50 NOTES:
WOOD TO BE SELECT, CLEAR NO. 1
DOUGLAS FIR, PINE, WESTERN CEDAR
100 100
B OR GLUE LAMINATED DOUGLAS FIR.
- STAIN WITH TWO COATS OF SEKINS
(CETOL) CLEAR STAIN.
PRECAST CONCRETE TO BE:
PLAN OF CONCRETE COMPONENT
- PEA GRAVEL (NATURAL ROUND)
- MIN. STRENGTH 35MPa
- AIR CONTENT 3 - 6%
260 120 200 400 200 120 260 - SLUMP 100mm
- SURFACE TO BE EXPOSED
35 50
AGGREGATE (NOT SANDBLASTED)
- SUPPLY SAMPLE FINISH FINISH 300 x
130 120 90
300mm SQ.
REFER TO DETAIL LA503 FOR
INSTALLATION OF PICNIC TABLES.
190
100 100
200
10mm LOOPED
110 INSERT
SECTION 'B' 10M REBAR
310
70 TYP.
10M REBAR
290 TYP. 5 TYP. 40 TYP.
35MPa
CONCRETE
420
A
-
15 TYP.
SECTION 'A'
A
-
& SANDED
19
A
-
COUNTERSUNK NUT
END ELEVATION
REDI-ROD
10mm LOOPED INSERT
WOOD TABLE SCHEDULE

TYPE LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS
A 1219 290 70
B 1829 290 70
C 2438 290 70
400 400
PLAN SIDE ELEVATION
PICNIC TABLE - WOOD & CONCRETE

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA501
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. SP428
PLANNING
WOOD BENCH SCHEDULE
A 1219 193 70
B 1829 193 70
C 2438 193 70
D 3048 790 70
E 3658 193 70
FINISHED GRADE
FRONT ELEVATION
13mm THREADED ROD C/W

W49 FLAT WASHER & NUT.
ROD RIVETED @ END.
630mm
875
FINISHED GRADE
ANCHOR INSTALLED ON
CONCRETE PAD OR FOOTING
120
AS INDICATED ON DESIGN.
SIDE ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION
NOTES:
SPECIFICATIONS: ALL COMPONENTS AND WORKMANSHIP CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION 02870 SITE
FURNISHINGS AS WELL AS THE RELATED SECTIONS.
REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DETAIL LA500 FOR ALL METHODS AND MATERIALS REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF
BENCHES.
BENCH INSTALLATION
PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA502
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. SP313
PLANNING
WOOD TABLE SCHEDULE
A 1219 290 70
B 1829 290 70
C 2438 290 70
400 400
FINISHED GRADE
SIDE ELEVATION
1550mm
800
460
END ELEVATION
NOTES:
SPECIFICATIONS: ALL COMPONENTS AND WORKMANSHIP CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION 02870
SITE FURNISHINGS AS WELL AS THE RELATED SECTIONS.
REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DETAIL LA501 FOR ALL METHODS AND MATERIALS REGARDING
CONSTRUCTION OF PICNIC TABLES.
NO ANCHOR OR FOOTINGS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION.
PICNIC TABLE - INSTALLATION

PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA503
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. SP312
PLANNING
78 508mm 78 610
102
152
3mm THICK
50
63.5
25x25x100mm
LENGTH
L-BRACKET
1245
1143
FRONT ELEVATION CROSS SECTION L-BRACKET DETAIL
102
38mm FROM
ALL SIDES
89 152
13mm THREADED ROD

C/W W49 FLAT WASHER
& NUT. ROD RIVETED
63.5
@ END.
L BRACKET
LENGTH INSTALLED ON
CONCRETE PAD OR
FOOTING AS INDICATED
787
ON DESIGN
CORNERS
51.5
REAR ELEVATION INSTALLATION DETAIL
NOTES:
SPECIFICATIONS: ALL COMPONENTS AND WORKMANSHIP CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 02870
SITE FURNISHINGS AS WELL AS THE RELATED SECTIONS.
FOR INSTALLATION ON ASPHALT, UNISTONE OR SHALE SURFACE USE 13mm x 1000mm LONG ROD
THREADED AT ONE END AND DRIVEN THROUGH SURFACE INTO SUBGRADE.
TYPICAL CONCRETE STRENGTH TO BE 4000 P.S.I. AT 28 DAYS.
TYPICAL REBAR TO BE #10 EACH CORNER & #10 HORIZONTAL (2 FACES).
13mm NATURAL STONE AGGREGATE FINISH.
DOOR TO HAVE 2 HINGES AND 6mm KEY LOCKS.
CAPACITY - 25 LITRES.
"L" BRACKET TO BE PAINTED BLACK.
WELD "L" BRACKET ON INSIDE DOOR, CENTER TO KEY HOLE.
CONCRETE LITTER CONTAINER

& INSTALLATION
PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA504
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. SP314
PLANNING
DIAMETER VARIES - AS SPECIFIED
ON LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS
BOULDERS AS APPROVED BY
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
BOULDER TO HAVE SMOOTH,
WORN SURFACE
150 x 100mm DEPTH
MIN. 1/3 TOTAL HEIGHT

NATIVE SHRUBS OR GRASSES 20mm MINUS GRANULAR
MOWING STRIP
SEED/SOD AS PER
CITY OF EDMONTON
STANDARDS
NATURAL AREA INSTALLATION FORMAL/MAINTAINED INSTALLATION
NOTES:
IF BOULDERS ARE BEING PLACED IN AN AREA TO BE FINAL GRADED WITH GROWING MEDIUM,
ENSURE THAT BOULDERS ARE IN PLACE PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OF GROWING MEDIUM.
ENSURE BOULDERS ARE COMPLETELY SETTLED AND STABLE. BURY TO MINIMUM 1/3 TOTAL
HEIGHT.
20mm MINUS GRANULAR. SECTION 2060 AGGREGATE DESIGNATION 3, CLASS 20A, FIRMLY
COMPACTED.
BOULDER INSTALLATION
PARKS
SEPT 2013 LA600
PLANNING
PARKS
N.T.S. -
PLANNING
Scale:
Date Approved:
N.T.S.
SEPT 2013
FINISHED ELEVATION OF
ASPHALT WALKWAY
Checked By:
Drawn By:
PLANNING
PARKS
PLANNING
PARKS
WHERE ROCK DISPLACEMENT MAY OCCUR

(EG. SCHOOL AREAS.)
16 GA. GALVANIZED STEEL CULVERT WITH 100mm

MINIMUM DEPTH OF 19mm GRAVEL BENEATH CULVERT.
Approved:
CLAY SUBGRADE GRUBBED, FREE OF STUMPS, ROOTS,

CULVERT UNDER WALKWAY
LARGE ROCKS AND DEBRIS. COMPACT TO 98% S.P.D.
ELEVATION
WALKWAY AS SPECIFIED ON
900mm MIN. LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS.
ROCK DISPLACEMENT MAY
OCCUR (EG. SCHOOL
AREAS.)
VARIES 16 GA. GALVANIZED STEEL
CULVERT. CUT CULVERT
ENDS ON ANGLE.
MIN. 1% SLOPE
CLAY SUBGRADE
GRUBBED, FREE OF
100mm MINIMUM DEPTH OF 19mm STUMPS, ROOTS, LARGE
GRAVEL BENEATH CULVERT. ROCKS AND DEBRIS.
CROSS SECTION
Revision
NOTES:
SPECIFICATIONS: ALL COMPONENTS AND WORKMANSHIP CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 02640
CORRUGATED STEEL PIPE CULVERT AS WELL AS THE RELATED SECTIONS.
20mm MINUS GRANULAR. SECTION 2060 AGGREGATE DESIGNATION 3, CLASS 20A, COMPACT TO 97% S.P.D.
Old Drawing No.
Drawing No.
-
LA601
Scale:
Date Approved:
N.T.S.
SEPT 2013
38 x 138mm TOE RAIL (EACH SIDE)

38 x 89mm P.T. ACQ (EACH SIDE)
38 x 138mm TREX (OR APPROVED
EQUIVALENT) DECKING
38 x 225mm (2) NAILED
TOGETHER BEAMS NOTES:
Checked By:
Drawn By:
PLANNING
PARKS
PLANNING
PARKS
WOOD USED MAY BE LODGEPOLE PINE, FIR, HEMLOCK OR SPRUCE,

DEPENDANT ON AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF CONSTRUCTION.
ALL WOOD TO BE PRESSURE TREATED ACQ, EXCEPT BRIDGES IN
PLAYGROUND AREAS. USE CEDAR WOOD INSTEAD OF PRESSURE
TREATED ACQ.
TOENAIL STRINGERS TO SILL PLATE ALL WOOD MEMBERS ABOVE GROUND TO BE NON-INCISED.
Approved:
ALL NAILS TO BE 75mm SPIRAL GALVANIZED. USE AS REQUIRED TO

ENSURE SECURE ASSEMBLY.
PLASTIC PRODUCT DECK
WOOD BRIDGE WITH RECYCLED
ALL WOOD CUTS TO BE COATED WITH TWO COATS OF APPROVED WOOD

150mm x 150mm SILL PLATE PRESERVATIVE.
20 MINUS GRANULAR. SECTION 2060 AGGREGATE: DESIGNATION 3, CLASS
PILE C/W 15M REBAR (2 TOTAL) 20A, COMPACT FIRMLY.
1500mm
CROSS SECTION
4880mm
38 x 138mm TREX (OR APPROVED EQUILALENT) DECKING @ 8mm (1/4") 38 x 138mm TOE RAIL (EACH SIDE)
SPACING. USE TREATED SCREWS @ 2 PER CROSSING
ADJACENT ADJACENT
SURFACE SURFACE
NUT 38 x 225mm HEADER EACH END
600mm
MAX
150mm x 150mm SILL PLATE
19mm GALVANIZED, THREADED BOLT

38 x 225mm (2) NAILED TOGETHER
Revision
WOOD STRINGERS
INSTALL 100mm DEPTH OF 20mm
MINUS GRANULAR BENEATH BRIDGE
Old Drawing No.
Drawing No.
-
LA602
PILE C/W 15M REBAR (2 TOTAL)
SIDE ELEVATION
Landscape Construction Specification Reference
Specification No. Specification Title Issue Date

02821 Chain Link Fence September 2013
02870 Site Furnishings September 2013
02910 Topsoil September 2013
02914 Mulches September 2013
02918 Colour Coding of T-Bars Tree Stakes September 2013
02920 Seed and Sod September 2013
02930 Trees, Shrubs and Ground Covers September 2013
02931 Naturalization September 2013
04420 Feature Boulders and Collected Stone September 2013
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Section 02821 Page 1 of 5
Construction Specification CHAIN LINK FENCE September 2013
1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Supply and installation of chain link fence.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
Portland Cement Concrete Section 03055 Volume 2 Roadways
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 CHAIN LINK FABRIC: conforming to CGSB CAN2-138.1M.

2.1.1 Type I steel fabric, medium style; class A zinc-coated, grade 1 at minimum 490 g/m².
2.1.2 Nominal wire diameter: 3.5 mm (9-gauge).
2.1.3 Mesh size: 50 mm.
2.1.4 Fabric height: 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1 or 2.4 m as specified.
2.1.5 Selvage: twisted top and knuckled bottom.
2.2 FENCE FRAMEWORK: conforming to CGSB CAN2-138.2M.
2.2.1 Posts and Rails: Hot-dip galvanized welded steel pipe, standard weight (schedule 40,
ASTM A120), zinc-coated at minimum 550 g/m² and with the following minimum dimensions:
Fabric Height (m) 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4

Line Post Outside Diameter (OD, 48.3 48.3 60.3 60.3 60.3
mm)
Length (m) 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.2
Terminal Post (end, gate corner, 73.0 73.0 88.9 88.9 88.9
straining) (OD, mm)
Length (m) 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.5
Rail and Brace (OD, mm) - - 42.2 42.2 42.2
2.2.2 Bottom Tension Wire: 5 mm diameter (6-gauge) steel wire, zinc-coated at minimum 490 g/m².
2.3 FITTINGS: conforming to ASTM F626 as follows:
Min Zinc
Minimum
Coating Fabrication Material
Dimensions (mm)
(g/m2)
Pressed Steel or Cast
Post Cap and Rail End varies 366
Iron
Top Rail Sleeve 2.0 thick x 175 366 Round Steel Tubing
long
3.5 diameter
Tie Wire and Clip (9 gauge 122 Round Steel Tubing
aluminium)
Tension and Brace 2.0 thick x 19.0
366 Pressed Steel
Bands wide
5.0 thick x 16.0
Tension Bar 366 Steel Strip
wide
Turnbuckle varies 366 Steel
2.0 thick (14 -
Barb Arm 366 Pressed Steel
gauge)
2.4 BARBED WIRE OVERHANG:

May be specified in the work item, specifying fences 1.8 m in height or greater.
2.4.1 End and Gate Posts: To be 1.4 m longer than fabric height when barbed wire overhang is
specified.
2.4.2 Barb Arms: Fabricated as in 2.1.3 with eyes to hold top rail; to hold 3 strands of barbed wire, top
strand to be 300 mm above fabric; vertical or at 45° overhang, as specified.
2.4.3 Barbed Wire: Conforming to ASTM A121 and CGSB CAN2-138.2M, with 3 strands, 2 wires
each strand; each wire 2.5 mm diameter (12.5 gauge), zinc-coated at minimum 245 g/m². Barbs
to have 4 points, each 10 mm minimum length, at 150 mm maximum spacing, made from 2 mm
diameter (14-gauge) steel wire with minimum 183 g/m² zinc coating.
2.5 GATE:
2.5.1 Gate Fabric: To match fence fabric Clause 2.1.1.
2.5.2 Gate Frame: As in Clause 2.2.1 with minimum 42.2 mm outside diameter; to be electrically
welded at all joints and hot-dip galvanized after welding. If braces are required, use truss rod and
turnbuckle adequate for gate size.
2.5.3 Gate Fittings: Malleable iron hinges, latch and latch catch, all galvanized as specified in Clause
2.1.1. Latch catch to have provision for a padlock that can be attached and operated from either
side of gate. Hinges shall permit gate to open 90° or 180° as specified.
2.5.4 Double Gate: To have centre rest with drop bolt for closed position and chain hook to hold gates
open, all galvanized as specified in Clause 2.1.1.
2.5.5 Gate Barbed Wire: If required, to match fence barbed wire.
2.5.6 Zinc pigmented paint: Submit paint sample to the City for approval.
2.6 CONCRETE FOR POST FOOTING:
Conforming to Section 03055 - Portland Cement Concrete, Class E with the following modified
criteria:
Minimum compressive strength: 17.5 MPa at 28 days
Maximum aggregate size: 25 mm
3. EXECUTION
3.1 SITE PREPARATION

3.1.1 Necessary site clearing and grading will be done by others, or as specified in the Special
Provisions.
3.1.2 The fence contractor shall do minor levelling of the ground where necessary.
3.1.3 The City will stake out fence lines and locations of end, corner and gate posts.
3.2 POST LOCATION
3.2.1 Line Posts: Set line posts not more than 3 m apart, measured parallel to ground surface.
3.2.2 Straining Posts: Where end or corner posts are more than 150 m apart over reasonably smooth
grade, set straining posts at equal intervals not exceeding 150 m on a straight continuous stretch
of fence. Set additional straining posts at sharp changes in grade or where directed by the City.
3.2.3 Corner Post: Set corner post where change in alignment exceeds 20°.
3.2.4 Gate Posts: Set gate posts on both sides of gate opening.
3.2.5 End Post: set end post at end of fence.
3.3 POST SETTING
3.3.1 Post Hole: Dig or drill post holes to the following minimum diameters and depths that will allow
at least 150 mm of footing below bottom of post.
Fabric Height (m) 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4
Line Post Hole Diameter (mm) 200 200 250 250 250
Depth (m) 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
Terminal Post Hole Diameter (mm) 300 300 360 360 360
Depth (m) 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2
3.3.2 Concrete Footing: Place concrete in post hole and embed post to a minimum depth below
ground of 0.75 m for line posts and 1.05 m for terminal posts. Extend concrete 50 mm above
ground level and crown to drain away from post. Brace post in plumb position and true to
alignment and elevation until the concrete has set. Let concrete footing cure for a minimum
5 days before proceeding with further work.
3.3.3 Poor Soil: In poor soil conditions, set post into concrete footing of such diameter and depth as
will provide adequate stability to the fence, subject to acceptance by the City.
3.4 TOP RAIL
3.4.1 Support top rail at each line post with a line post cap so that a continuous brace is formed between
terminal posts. Join rails with sleeves to allow for expansion and contraction.
3.4.2 Securely fasten top rail to terminal posts using rail ends and brace bands.
3.5 TERMINAL POST BRACING
3.5.1 Install brace from end and gateposts to nearest line post at mid-panel and parallel to top rail.
3.5.2 Install braces on both sides of corner and straining posts in similar manner.
3.6 BOTTOM TENSION WIRE
Install tension wire within the bottom 50 mm of fabric. Stretch wire taut and free of sag and
fasten securely to end, corner, gate and straining posts with tension bands and turnbuckles
3.7 CHAIN LINK FABRIC
3.7.1 Place fabric outside of area enclosed, or as directed by the City. Bottom of fabric shall be 50 mm
above finished ground level.
3.7.2 Stretch fabric to tension recommended by manufacturer and fasten to end, corner, gate and
straining posts using tension bands at 300 mm spacing.
3.7.3 Secure fabric to line post, top rail and bottom tension wire with tie wire at 450 mm intervals.
Give tie wires a minimum of 2 twists. Tie wires are not to protrude out, they are to be folded
inwards.
3.7.4 Installed fabric shall have a smooth uniform appearance free of sag, dent and bulge.
3.7.5 Barbed twist to be placed down, when installing fence.
3.8 GATES
3.8.1 Install gates according to the drawings or as directed by the City. Reference detail LA408 –
LA409.
3.8.2 For a double gate, cast centre rest in concrete and dome concrete above ground level to shed
water.
3.8.3 Install gates true to opening and plumb in a closed position.
3.8.4 Install gate stops where indicated.
3.9 BARBED WIRE OVERHANG
3.9.1 If barbed wire is specified, install barb arms in lieu of caps on top of line, straining and corner
posts. Position overhang towards area enclosed, unless directed otherwise.
3.9.2 Stretch each barbed wire strand taut and free of sag, attach firmly into slots of barb arms and
secure to end and gate posts.
3.10 TOUCH UP
Clean damaged surfaces with wire brush to remove loose and cracked spelter coatings. Then
apply 2 coats of approved zinc pigmented paint.
3.11 WORKMANSHIP
The installed chain link fence shall be free of any defect or imperfection that can affect its
serviceability and appearance. The fence shall follow ground contours smoothly without sharp
changes in grade.
3.12 CLEANUP
3.12.1 Clear the work site of excavated material, surplus material and all debris.
3.12.2 Repair damaged sod. Leave site reasonably smooth and consistent with surrounding grades.
END OF SECTION
Construction Specifications SITE FURNISHINGS September 2013
1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.1.1 Furniture wood, stain, preservatives, application, assembly, installation and hardware.
1.1.2 All landscape furniture elements to be fully assembled in shop prior to delivery to the site.
1.1.3 Protect furniture during transportation to site.
1.1.4 The City may elect to supply approved standard furniture from an approved supplier or custom
manufacturer, all to approved shop drawings and specifications. Approved landscape drawings
and specifications will outline supply details.
1.2 INSPECTION
The City will inspect all landscape furniture prior to installation. Broken, scarred, or damaged
furniture elements will not be accepted.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
2.1.1 All wood furniture elements to be No. 1 wood as defined by the Alberta Forest Products
Association.
2.1.2 All wood furniture elements to be sanded smooth and all edges sanded round with no sharp
corners or edges.
2.1.3 Vandal Proof (tamper resistant, locking hardware) must be provided at a rate of one per Waste/
Recycling Receptacle, two per Bench and two per Picnic Table.
2.1.4 All other fasteners and anchor bolts to be stainless steel to Type 304 (Grade 18-8).
2.1.5 Stain with “Sikkens Cetol #1” or City of Edmonton approved alternative. Shop application only.
3. EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
3.1.1 Treat wood after members have been cut to size and all millwork completed.
3.1.2 All wood furniture elements to be sanded, cleaned and coated prior to assembly.
3.1.3 All wood members will be stained with two coats of “Sikkens Cetol #1” or approved equal to
manufacturer’s specifications.
3.1.4 All end cuts to be dipped.
3.1.5 Drying time between coats as per manufacturer’s specification.
3.1.6 All fastening hardware to be counter sunk, prior to staining.
Construction Specifications SITE FURNISHINGS September 2013
3.1.7 All assembled furniture elements will be securely anchored with stainless hardware on site as
specified on the approved landscape drawings and specifications.
END OF SECTION
Construction Specifications TOPSOIL September 2013
1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE:
Preparing subgrade, place topsoil and inspections.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS:

Trees, Shrubs and Ground Covers Section 02930
1.3 DEFINITIONS
Weeds: Includes but not limited to dandelions, jimsonweed, quackgrass, horsetail, morning
glory, rush grass , mustard, lambsquarter, chickweed, crabgrass, Canadian thistle, tansy,
ragwort, bermuda grass bindweed, bent grass, perennial sorrel, brome grass, red root, pigweed,
buckweed, scentless chamomile, toadflax, foxtail and perennial sow thistle.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 CLASS B TOPSOIL FROM CITY SOURCE

Obtain from designated City stockpile; free of weeds.
2.2 TOPSOIL MIXTURES:

The following topsoil mixes are utilized by Community Services:
2.2.1 No. 1 Mix: 1 part Class B topsoil, 1 part sand, 1 part peat moss.
2.2.2 Native Soil Mix: 1 part Class B topsoil, 1 part sand, 3 parts native soil or as directed by the
City.
2.2.3 Peat Moss:
Peat moss shall be horticultural quality, free of any foreign material, lumps, ice, clay, soil,
stumps, rocks, quack grass and noxious weeds. Peat moss shall be pulverized and shall pass
through a 33 mm screen. Peat moss when tested by an accredited testing laboratory shall meet
with the following limits:
Soil reaction (pH) 4.5 - 6.0

Conductivity (mm hos) maximum 2.0
Sulphates max. 200 maximum ppm
Free of lime Nil
Nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium will be evaluated on available nutrients.
2.2.4 Sand
Sand for horticulture use: When tested by means of laboratory sieves, the sand shall meet the
following grading requirements and be uniformly graded between the limits given:
Passing Cumulative % by Weight
2.5 mm (No. 8) 100

1.25 mm (No. 16) 90 - 100
0.8 mm (No. 20) 80 - 90
0.315 mm (No. 50) 30 - 60
0.16 mm (No. 100) 2 - 10
0.063 mm (No. 200) 1% maximum
Sand shall be natural and coarse, except for the removal of very fine particles and gravel, and
conform to the above specifications. Sand shall be free from vegetation, clay balls, or other
extraneous material. Reasonable care in the selection of material in a pit shall be used to
produce a uniform product.
2.2.5 Lime:
Dry, free-flowing, ground limestone containing not less than 85% of total combined
carbonates, to the following gradation:
Sieve Size (mm) Minimum % Passing, by Mass
800 90
160 50
2.3 TEXTURAL CLASSES FOR TOPSOIL (LOAMS)
Topsoil shall fall within an allowance of ±2% of the values stated in the table below.
Soil Sand (%) Silt (%) Clay (%) Class
1. Topsoil A 60 30 10 Sandy Loam

2. Topsoil B (Recommended) 35 35 30 Loam
3. Topsoil C 25 40 35 Clay Loam
2.4 ANALYSIS
Testing and inspection of imported topsoil from non-approved City sources:
2.4.1 The Contractor shall submit representative samples of the topsoil to be used for the intended
project to a professional agrologist for analysis and recommendations. A copy of the report
shall be submitted to the City for approval.
2.4.2 The City shall provide written approval to the contractor.
2.4.3 The soil analysis report will include the topsoil source and the recommendations for correction
to meet the nutritional growing requirements of specified plant materials. Recommendations
will clearly state the type and quantity of soil additives and application procedure to be used.
Only accredited testing companies accepted by the City of Edmonton’s Quality Assurance
Services will be retained.
2.4.4 Topsoil analysis to be submitted to the City prior to construction. Such analysis shall be
performed on representative samples from each topsoil source and shall determine nitrogen,
phosphorus, potash, soluble salt content, electrical conductivity, pH value and percentage
sodium absorption ratio values of sand, clay and organic matter, conforming to the following:
RECOMMENDED SOIL COMPOSITION:
Sand: 35% (±2%) by dry mass
Clay: 30% (±2%) by dry mass
Silt: 35% (±2%) by dry mass
Organic Matter: 5% - 10% by dry mass
Toxic Chemicals: None
Electrical Conductivity: Maximum 1.5 mhos/cm2
pH Value: 6.0 to 7.5
Sodium absorption less than 6
2.4.5 SOIL TEXTURE
100 Figure 1. Soil Texture Rating
Hand Texture Rating Texture Classes
1. VERY COARSE sand and loamy sand
90 2. COARSE sandy loam and fine sandy loam
3. MEDIUM loam, sandy clay loam, sandy clay and clay loam
4. FINE silt loam, silty clay loam and silt
80 5. VERY FINE clay, silty clay and heavy clay
Heavy Clay 6. ORGANIC peat, mucky peat, peaty muck and muck
70
60
5. VERY FINE
50 silty clay
clay
sandy
clay
40
TOPSOIL C
silty clay loam clay loam 3. MEDIUM
30 TOPSOIL B
sandy clay
loam
4. FINE
20
loam
silt TOPSOIL A
loam
10 2. COARSE loamy
silt sandy sand
sand
loam
1. VERY COARSE
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Percent of Sand
2.5 EQUIPMENT
2.5.1 Cultivators capable of scarifying, discing or harrowing.
2.5.2 Rollers of suitable size and mass and any other equipment the City may determine necessary to
complete the topsoil installation.
3. EXECUTION
3.1 DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING

3.1.1 If topsoil is to be stockpiled on public lands, locations must be designated by the City.
3.1.2 When loading topsoil from a designated City stockpile, do not leave a vertical face.
3.1.3 No soil stockpiling by the Contractor on future Municipal Reserve lands unless written
permission is granted by the Director, Project Development, Community Services. Such
permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
3.2 PLACING TOPSOIL

3.2.1 The City shall approve the subgrade prior to placing topsoil and approve finished grade before
the Contractor proceeds with the next phase of work.
3.2.2 Do not place topsoil when either topsoil or subgrade is frozen, excessively wet, extremely dry,
or in a condition inhibiting proper grading, cultivation, or compaction.
3.2.3 Spread topsoil uniformly on prepared subsoil to achieve a minimum compacted or settled depth
of 100 mm for sodded areas and 150 mm for seeded areas unless otherwise stated.
3.2.4 Cultivate topsoil to a depth of 75mm, breaking down lumps. Remove stones larger than
50 mm, weeds, roots and other foreign matter.
3.2.5 Manually spread topsoil around trees and plants to prevent damage by grading and levelling
equipment.
3.2.6 Float the area until surface is smooth. Cut smooth and flush areas adjacent to catch basin rims.
Remove all lumps, rocks, roots and other debris from the finished material and from the site.
3.2.7 Fine grade to eliminate rough or low areas and to ensure positive drainage.
3.2.8 Compact topsoil with suitable rollers to the satisfaction of the City.
3.2.9 Final topsoil grades for seeded areas shall be flush to finished grade at surface structures, i.e.
manholes, sidewalks and curbs.
3.2.10 For sodding, the final grade of compacted topsoil shall be 25 mm below finished grade of
adjacent work such as walk, curb and manhole and 25 mm below crown of adjacent turfed area.
3.2.11 When abutting an existing turfed area, cut the existing turf so as to form a straight or non-
jagged joint with the new seeded or sodded area.
3.2.12 The City shall approve topsoil preparation prior to seeding or sodding.
3.3 CLEAN-UP
Clean soil and debris resulting from work done under this section off roadway, walkway and
surrounding areas at the end of each working day or as directed by the City.
END OF SECTION
Construction Specifications MULCHES September 2013
1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Supplying materials, wood chip mulch, bark chip mulch, maintenance and inspections.

Trees, Shrubs and Ground Covers Section 02930
1.3 PRODUCT DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

1.3.1 Supply mulch as specified on approved landscape drawings and specifications.
1.3.2 Protect mulch stockpile on site from contamination of airborne herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers
and other hazardous chemicals.
1.3.3 Avoid the placement of mulches in excessively wet conditions or when the ground is frozen.
1.3.4 All organic mulches shall be generally free of diseases, moulds, fungi and insect infestations.
1.3.5 All organic mulches shall be free of inorganic materials such as metal, glass, rock and other
foreign materials.
1.4 SUBSTITUTION
All mulches shall be supplied and installed as specified. Substitutions will not be allowed
unless approved by the City.
1.5 INSPECTION
The City will inspect all mulches prior to installation. The Contractor must provide a mulch
sample to the City for approval prior to site installations.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 BARK CHIP MULCH

Mature bark of coniferous trees, cedar, pine, redwood, fir chipped to sizes ranging from 40 mm
to 60 mm.
2.2 CONIFEROUS WOOD CHIP MULCH

Chipped trees, mulch containing bark, wood and needles. Maximum chipped sizes 50 mm to
100 mm. Free of non-organic materials, wood preservatives or diseased wood. For use on trails
or pathways, picnic sites as surface cover and on planting beds containing acid loving plants
such as azaleas, conifers and rhododendrons. Coniferous wood chip mulch is NOT for use in
shrub beds, except as designated in this paragraph.
2.3 DECIDUOUS WOOD CHIP MULCH

Chipped ash, elm, maple, poplar, birch and other deciduous trees. Mulch containing bark,
wood and leaves (in summer) chipped to sizes ranging from 50 mm to 100 mm. Mulch may
contain stringy twigs and seed, free of non-organic material, wood preservatives or diseased
wood. Contains no more than 5% of the following materials in total: soil, sawdust, peat moss,
coniferous wood and needles.
2.4 SOFTWOOD LUMBER CHIPS

Lumber, pallets and shingles chipped to a maximum size of 100 mm long x 5 mm thick &
40 mm wide. Free of all chemicals such as wood preservatives, paints, glues etc. Free of
foreign materials such as nails, bolts, drywall or other refuse. No more than 5% soil and or
sawdust.
2.5 PROHIBITED MULCHES

The following mulches are prohibited: rock, gravel, stone, shale, sawdust, shavings, peat moss,
manures or raw composts, paper products, plastics, rubbers, aluminium foils, gelatinous sprays,
plywoods and other lumbers containing chemical adhesives or wood preservatives.
3. EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
3.1.1 Include statement that 100 mm depth of deciduous wood chip mulch must be maintained to edge
of planting bed.
3.1.2 All mulches to be installed during active growing season. Water plants prior to applying mulch.
3.1.3 During application all mulches shall be kept at least 50 mm to 75 mm away from tree trunks and
shrubs.
3.2 PREPARATION
3.2.1 Remove all weeds and debris from area of installation.
3.2.2 A weed liner shall accompany organic mulches when designated on the Contract drawings.
3.3 SPREADING
3.3.1 Apply bark chip mulch in a 50 mm to 100 mm maximum layer in special areas as per drawings.
3.3.2 Apply coniferous wood chip mulch in acid tolerant planting beds to a minimum depth of 100 mm,
except around tree trunks where chips are to be pulled back, leaving only a 25 mm depth.
3.3.3 Apply deciduous wood chip mulch to a minimum depth of 100 mm.
3.3.4 Apply softwood lumber chips in maximum layers of 50 mm to 100 mm.
3.4 CLEAN-UP
Clean roadway, walkway and surrounding turf of mulches and other debris caused by work
under this Section at the end of each working day or as directed by the City.
3.5 MAINTENANCE
Spot control of weeds and seedling growth twice per year or as may be necessary. All mulched
areas to be weed free during Construction Completion Certificate and Final Acceptance
Certificate inspections
END OF SECTION
Construction Specifications COLOUR CODING OF T-BAR TREE STAKES September 2013
1. GENERAL
1.1 All “T” or “U” bar tree stakes will have the top 300 mm painted the appropriate colour code
according to year planted. Colour coding of tree stakes is required for all trees to be
maintained by Community Services.
YEAR COLOUR
2012 Blue
2013 White
2014 Yellow
2015 Green
2016 Blue
2017 Green
2018 Blue
2019 White
2020 Yellow
2021 Green
2022 Blue
END OF SECTION
Construction Specifications SEED AND SOD September 2013
1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Supplying materials, seeding, sodding, fertilizing, watering, mulching, maintenance and
inspection.

Topsoil. Section 02910
Trees, Shrubs and Ground Covers. Section 02930
1.3 DEFINITIONS
Weeds: Includes but not limited to dandelions, jimsonweed, quack grass, horsetail, morning
glory, rush grass, mustard, lambsquarter, chickweed, crabgrass, Canadian thistle, tansy,
ragwort, bermuda grass, bindweed, bent grass, perennial sorrel, brome grass, red root, pigweed,
buckweed, scentless chamomile, toadflax, foxtail and perennial sow thistle.
1.4 PRODUCT DELIVER, STORAGE AND HANDLING

1.4.1 Deliver grass seed in the original containers, tagged with identification as to the analysis of
seed mixture, percentages of seed, year of seed production, net weight and date.
1.4.2 Deliver seed to site only when required.
1.4.3 Protect sod during transportation with tarpaulin to prevent sun scalding and drying out and to
ensure its arrival at the site in a healthy condition.
1.4.4 Sod must be installed on the day of arrival at site. If delays in installation occur due to
weather, protect sod on site from sun, keep sod moist and store in a cool place until installation.
Sod that is dried out and not in a healthy growing condition will be rejected.
1.5 SUBSTITUTION
The City will review all requests by the Contractor for substitution of seed mixes.
1.6 INSPECTION
1.6.1 The City may require a seed germination test and all lawn seed must comply with Federal and
Provincial seed laws. Germination test to be co-ordinated by the Contractor and the seed
supplier.
1.6.2 Inspection of sod at source of supply, at the site or during the course of construction will not
impair the right of the City to reject sod which has been damaged or which, in any way, does
not conform to the specifications.
1.6.3 The City will inspect all seed and sod installations.
1.6.4 Remove all rejected materials from site immediately.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 SEED MIXTURE

Certified Canada No. 1 mixture, free of disease, weed seeds or foreign matter, minimum
germination of 75%, minimum purity of 97% and conforming to the mixes below or approved
alternatives. All seed must be from a recognized seed firm, meeting the requirements for the
Seeds act for Canada No. 1 Seed. Seed shall be certified No. 1 grade. A germination test
and/or weed seed analysis may be requested and all lawn seed must comply with federal and
provincial seed laws.
2.1.1 For standard roadway landscaping and steep slopes “Canada #1 Mix”:
30% Argyll Kentucky Bluegrass
30% Kentucky Bluegrass
30% Creeping Red Fescue
10% Annual Rye Grass
2.1.2 For rehabilitation of existing turf area “Parks Maintenance #1 Mix”:
30% Touchdown Kentucky Bluegrass
20% Banff Kentucky Bluegrass
20% Fiesta II Perennial Rye Grass
2.1.3 For non maintained naturalization “Parks Naturalization Mix”:
35% Fairway Crested Wheatgrass
20% Nakiska Sheeps Fescue
20% Durar Hard Fescue
10% Norlac Red Clover
10% Birdsfoot Trefoil
5% Perennial Rye Gras
2.1.4 Wildflower Seed Mix
The Landscape Architect may recommend appropriate mix for wildflowers suitable for the
location and intended land use.
2.1.5 Alternates
The Landscape Architect may recommend alternates to the above seed mixes which shall be
identified within the scope of work and on plan prior to approval of drawings.
2.2 SOD
Certified No. 1 cultivated turf sod; with strong fibrous root system, thick and healthy growth
and delivered 24 hours from the time of cutting. Sod showing signs of deterioration due to age
or lack of moisture will be rejected. Sod must be free of stones, burns, dry or bare spots, tears
and delivered moist, cut in strips of uniform width and thickness and of the following mix or
approved equal:
30% Touchdown Kentucky Bluegrass
40% Kentucky Bluegrass
2.3 BINDER
2.3.1 Use Turfmaster Hydro Seal or equivalent compatible binder additive at the manufacturer’s
recommended rate, sufficient to mix a consistent slurry.
2.3.2 Binder shall be mixed and supplied by a recognized supplier and shall have tested rates of
purity.
2.4 MULCH
2.4.1 Material shall be wood cellulose fibre containing no contaminants.
2.4.2 Fibre shall be supplied by a recognized supplier and shall have a certified weight and
composition.
2.4.3 Minimum application rate is 16.0 kg of air dry fibre per 100 m2.
2.4.4 Fibre shall be measured as it is fed into the seeder.
2.5 FERTILIZER
2.5.1 Use standard commercial fertilizers, with guaranteed chemical analysis.
2.5.2 Fertilizers shall be clearly labelled and furnished in unopened moisture-proof containers.
2.5.3 Fertilizer requirements are:
Type 1 – Rate 3.5 kg/100 m2
19% Total Nitrogen
19% Available Phosphoric Acid
19% Potash

10% Total Nitrogen
30% Available Phosphoric Acid
10% Potash

12% Ammonia
51% Phosphate
0% Sulphate
2.5.4 Fertilizer shall be granular water-soluble type.

2.5.5 The City may order changes to the fertilizer feed rates above if an analysis of the topsoil shows
this to be necessary.
2.6 WATER
Clean and free of any substance that may inhibit vigorous growth of grass.
2.7 EQUIPMENT
2.7.1 Cultivators: capable of scarifying, discing or harrowing.
2.7.2 Dry Seeders: of the “Brillion” type, capable of rolling and covering the seed with 3 mm to
6 mm of soil; or of the cyclone type, with flexible wire mat drag.
2.7.3 Hydro Seeders: capable of thoroughly mixing water, seed, fertilizer and pulverized wood
fibre and of uniformly spraying the mix at designated rate.
2.7.4 Rollers: of suitable size and mass.
3. EXECUTION
3.1 PLANTING SEASON

3.1.1 Grass Seeding: Recommended season May 1 to September 15. On roadways, seed must be
sown by July 15 to give it time to establish for the next season, before spring sweeping.
3.1.2 Sod Laying Recommended season May 1 to September 30.On roadways, sod must be laid by
July 15 to give it time to establish for the next season, before spring sweeping.
3.2 PREPARATION
3.2.1 Remove weeds and debris from topsoil already in place.
3.2.2 Firm sod-bed by rolling before application.
3.2.3 Examine the site, verify the grades and check that the topsoil has been placed as specified.
3.2.4 The work shall be done in calm weather, during the normal planting season for the type of seed
mixture supplied.
3.2.5 Notify the City prior to the start of seeding operations.
3.2.6 Cultivate existing topsoil and apply additional topsoil as required to obtain minimum required
depths of topsoil. Additional topsoil shall be spread evenly and lightly compacted.
3.2.7 Apply fertilizer according to manufacturer’s instructions or as directed by the City.
3.2.8 Apply fertilizer with spreader at designated rate and mix thoroughly into the upper portions of
topsoil.
3.2.9 Float and level out the finished topsoil surface.
3.3 MECHANICAL SEEDING

3.3.1 Do not seed when prepared topsoil is covered with frost, snow or standing water. Proceed with
seeding operations only during favourable weather conditions in accordance with sound
horticultural practices.
3.3.2 Slopes flatter than 3 Horizontal to 1 Vertical: Apply seed by mechanical dry spread (Brillion
or Cyclone type) at a rate of 24 kg/1,000 m2. Apply in two passes, each pass at a rate of 12
kg/1,000 m2 at 90 degrees to each other. Lightly roll seeded area.
3.3.3 Hand broadcast seeding is unacceptable under any conditions except for site specific repair
work and pre-approved work in naturalization areas.
3.3.4 Spread type 3 fertilizer evenly at the rate specified.
3.3.5 Thoroughly harrow the site after fertilizing, on ground flatter than 3 Horizontal to 1 Vertical.
3.3.6 Sow the seed at the rate specified for the seed type, in 2 directions, 50% in one direction and
remaining 50% of seed at right angles to first seeding pattern.
3.4 HYDRO SEEDING

3.4.1 Use a hydro seeder to seed slopes 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or steeper with Parks Naturalization
Mix as in Clause 2.1.3. In other flatter areas use Canada #1 Mix as in Clause 2.1.1. All as
specified on the landscape drawings and in the scope of work.
3.4.2 Mix seed with water, mulch and fertilizer in the following suggested quantities to cover
4,000 m2.
• Grass Seed: 80 kgs Mulch: 640 kgs
• Water: 6,400 litres Fertilizer: 140 kgs
3.4.3 Hydro seeding should not be carried out in wind velocities which cause seed mix to be blown.
The City to determine if conditions are appropriate for application
3.4.4 Measure quantities of materials to be fed into the seeder, either by weight or by using another
approved system.
3.4.5 Application rates:
Grass seeds 2.0 kg per 100 m2 or as specified for the seed type.
Water 106 L/100 m2.
Mulch 16 kg/100 m2 or sufficient to apply the specified amount of seed and fertilizer per
100 m2.
Use type 3 fertilizer.
3.4.6 Thoroughly mix seed, fertilizer, mulch, binder (if specified) and water in a slurry and uniformly
apply in one operation of apply seed and fertilizer mixture then cover with an approved mulch.
3.5 SEED GERMINATION, DRY SEED AND HYDRO-SEED APPLICATIONS

3.5.1 If seed fails to germinate within four growing months, re-cultivate and re-seed until
germination takes place.
3.5.2 Approximately six weeks after germination apply supplementary fertilizer 27-14-0, at a rate
determined by topsoil analysis or such other fertilizer as may be deemed appropriate by the
City.
3.6 CUTTING SOD

3.6.1 Cut sod by approved methods in accordance with the recommendations of the Landscape
Alberta Nursery Trades Association (L.A.N.T.A.).
3.6.2 Handle sod carefully when loading and installing to prevent tearing or breaking.
3.7 SODDING ON SLOPES 3 HORIZONTAL TO 1 VERTICAL AND FLATTER

3.7.1 Lay sod evenly in staggered row, with edges and ends butted tightly. Blend edges of sod with
existing grass or cultivated areas. Reference detail LA300.
3.7.2 Where sod butt joins surface paving, i.e. manhole, sidewalk or curb, position sod turf crown
flush with finished hard surface.
3.7.3 Top dress seams as required with No. 1 mix topsoil. Water the sod and upper 100 mm of
topsoil with water spray. Do not cause erosion.
3.7.4 Let sod and soil dry out sufficiently to prevent damage, then roll sod with a roller to ensure
good bond between sod and soil and to smooth out humps and depressions.
3.7.5 Immediately after rolling, saturate sod and upper 100 mm of soil with fine spray. To prevent
grass and soil from drying out, continue adequate watering for 8 to 10 days after laying or until
roots are well established.
3.7.6 Four weeks after laying and following initial cutting apply organic supplementary fertilizer
27-14-0, at a rate determined by topsoil analysis or such other fertilizer as may be determined
by the City.
3.8 SODDING ON SLOPES 3 HORIZONTAL TO 1 VERTICAL OR STEEPER

If sodding occurs on any slope steeper than 3 Horizontal to 1 Vertical, sod may be pegged,
25 per 10 m2, with short wooden pegs to prevent sod from slipping. Pegs to be pounded flush
with ground.
3.9 WARRANTY
3.9.1 All grass either seeded of sodded shall have a one-year warranty period from issuance of the
Construction Completion Certificate.
3.9.2 Areas showing deterioration, bare spots or thin areas shall be re-seeded or re-sodded at the
Contractor’s expense.
3.10 MAINTENANCE
3.10.1 Maintenance shall include all measures necessary to establish and maintain seeded and sodded
areas in an acceptable, vigorous and healthy growing condition. The maintenance will be from
a period of one year from the issuance of a Construction Completion Certificate and until the
issuance of the Final Acceptance Certificate. Maintenance shall include:
• Mowing at regular intervals to maintain a minimum height of 60 mm and a maximum
height of 75 mm. Do not cut more than 1/3 of blade height at any one mowing.
Remove heavy clippings immediately.
• Replacing areas that show root growth failure, deterioration, bare or thin spots or
which have been damaged by any means.
• Removing and replacing dead sod.
• Top dressing and rolling to repair ruts or erosion.
3.10.2 The City may direct the use of herbicides for weed control. They shall be applied in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations by a licensed applicator. Damage resulting
from the Contractor’s improper use of herbicides shall be remedied at the Contractor’s own
expense. The developer must keep the areas free of weeds between CCC and FAC.
3.11 FINAL INSPECTION

3.11.1 Final inspection of seeded or sodded areas will be made prior to the end of the warranty period.
3.11.2 At the time of inspection all the areas shall be alive and in a healthy satisfactory growing
condition and free from weeds.
3.12 CLEAN-UP
Clean roadway, walkway and surrounding areas of soil, seed, clippings and other debris
resulting from work done under this section at the end of each working day or as directed by
the City.
END OF SECTION
Construction Specifications TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUND COVERS September 2013
1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Supplying trees, shrubs, ground covers, fertilizing, watering, mulching, staking, maintenance
and inspection.
Topsoil Section 02910

1.3 EXAMINATION
1.3.1 Report to the City, in writing, any conditions or defects encountered on the site during
construction upon which the work of this section depends and which may adversely affect its
performance.
1.3.2 Do not commence work until such conditions or defects have been investigated and corrected.
1.3.3 Commencement of work shall imply acceptance of surfaces and conditions and no claims for
damages or extras resulting from such conditions or defects will be accepted thereafter, except in
cases where such conditions cannot be known prior to or during the course of construction.
1.4 PRODUCT DELIVERY HANDLING AND STORAGE
1.4.1 Supply manufactured items such as fertilizer and mulch, in standard containers, clearly indicating
contents, weight, component analysis and the name of the manufacturer.
1.4.2 Store manufactured materials subject to deterioration, in a weatherproof place on site and in such
a manner that their effectiveness is not impaired.
1.4.3 Supply plant material as specified on the plant list outlined on the approved landscape drawings.
1.4.4 Handle plant material with reasonable care and skill to prevent injuries to trunk, branches, roots,
rootballs and containers.
1.4.5 Protect plants during shipment with tarpaulin or other suitable covering and carefully tie in all
branches before transporting, to prevent excessive drying from sun and wind or breakage from
wind and equipment. Pad all points of contact between plant material and equipment.
1.4.6 For trees dug by tree spade the root ball shall be placed in burlap and a wire basket. Wire basket
shall be laced at the top and of sufficient strength to withstand lifting the tree by the top loops of
the basket at a minimum of two points.
1.4.7 Trees (in foliage) that are moved by the Basket Method or Balled and Burlapped Method; the
foliage and root ball must be covered by a tarp.
1.4.8 Container stock should be handled as much as possible by the pot only, in order to reduce
breakage.
1.4.9 All plants should be unloaded and checked immediately upon arrival and should be watered as
required. Trees with cracked or broken root balls will not be accepted.
1.4.10 Upon arrival all plant material that cannot be planted during the current day’s operations shall be
heeled with topsoil or mulch and watered. All plant material should be planted within 24 hours of
delivery to site.
1.4.11 Root balls, roots, trunks, branches and leaves shall be protected on site from drying, frost,
construction equipment, or other damage and be kept moist until planted.
1.4.12 Replacement of all damaged stock is at the Contractor’s expense.
1.4.13 Subgrade material from the digging of tree pits by a tree spade is to be removed from the site at
the Contractor’s expense if it cannot be utilized on site.
1.5 SUBSTITUTION
1.5.1 All substitutions shall be made through a change order to the contract.
1.5.2 All requests for substitutions shall be vetted through the Landscape Architect responsible for
preparing the contract drawings. Such request shall be forwarded to the City for approval.
1.5.3 Requests for substitution of plants larger than specified may require submission of revised
contract drawings by the Landscape Architect for approval by the City.
1.6 INSPECTION
Prior to the commencement of installation plant materials may be inspected and approved
either at the source of local supply or on site at the discretion of the City. Previous joint
approval will not impair the right of the City during the course of construction to reject plants
which have been damaged or which, in any way, do not conform to the specifications. Any
rejected plant materials will be noted on a site instruction form and presented to the contractor
for follow-up.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 PLANT MATERIAL
2.1.1 All plant materials shall meet the horticultural standards of and comply with, all sections of the
latest edition of Canadian Nursery Trades Association (C.N.T.A.) planting specifications.
2.1.2 They shall be nursery grown, under proper cultural practices as recommended by the C.N.T.A.
2.1.3 Any plants dug from native stands, wood lots, orchards, or neglected nurseries and have not
received proper cultural maintenance as advocated by the C.N.T.A, shall be designated as
“collected plants”.
2.1.4 The use of “collected” plants will not be permitted unless previously inspected and approved in
writing by the City.
2.1.5 Within reason, plants shall be generally true to type and structurally sound, well branched,
healthy and vigorous and free of disease, insect infestations, insect eggs, rodent damage, sunscald,
frost cracks and mechanical wounds. They shall be densely foliated when in leaf and have a
healthy, well-developed root system. Pruning cuts shall show vigorous bark on all edges and all
parts shall be moist and show live, green cambium tissue when cut.
2.1.6 Trees shall have straight trunks with a well developed single (or central) leader. Minor
adjustments of structural integrity may be attempted by structural pruning carried out by a
Certified Arborist and will be subject to re-inspection. Clump or multi-stem trees shall have three
or more stems originating from a common base.
2.1.7 Shrubs shall have natural form typical of the species with a minimum of four canes.
2.1.8 Vines shall have at least four runners, each of a minimum length of 300 mm.
2.1.9 Ground covers shall have well-developed tops, size proportionate to the developed roots typical
of the species.
2.1.10 Annual plants to be of vigorous growth with healthy leaf and stem tissue and without sign of
wilting. All plants to be full-form without missing or broken branches and of a shape typical of
the particular species.
2.1.11 Plants that have been top-worked, sheared, or colour treated are not acceptable.
2.1.12 All plant materials shall conform to the measurements specified on the plant list on the approved
landscape drawings except that plants larger than specified may be used if approved by the City.
If larger plants are used, the root ball shall be increased in proportion to the size of the plant as per
Section 02930 – Trees, Shrubs and Ground Cover; Clause 3.4.4. Ground cover plants shall have
healthy tops to a size proportionate to the above root requirements typical of the species.
2.2 CONIFEROUS TREES
2.2.1 All trees shall be suitable for immediate planting and be of normal shape and quality for the
species. Trees with broken or missing leaders will not be accepted.
2.2.2 Spruce varieties shall have uniform branching which starts no higher than 300 mm from the root
collar. On Pine varieties, branching shall be no higher than 600 mm from the root collar.
2.2.3 The root balls shall contain all the original soil in which the tree has grown and shall be free of all
weeds and vegetation. It shall be firmly wrapped in burlap and secured to prevent any soil from
spilling or drying out. Any increase or decrease in tree size shall require a corresponding
adjustment to the root ball size to conform to C.N.T.A. standards.
2.3 DECIDUOUS TREES
2.3.1 All trees are to be suitable for planting as street trees and should show signs of good truck taper
and free of branches to a point not less than 60% or 1.5m.
2.3.2 All bare root trees shall have a heavy fibrous root system that has been developed by proper
cultural treatment, such as transplanting or root pruning and shall have a spread not less than
specified.
2.3.3 The root ball shall contain all the original soil in which the tree has grown and shall be free of all
weeds and vegetation. It shall be firmly wrapped in burlap and secured to prevent any soil from
spilling or drying out. Any increase or decrease in tree size shall require a corresponding
adjustment to the root ball size to conform to C.N.T.A. standards.
2.3.4 Trees collected from native stands or established plantings must be so designated. Root balls
shall be at least ten percent larger in diameter than Nursery grown stock.
2.3.5 All trunks shall be straight, clean and free from stubs and portions of decay, splits, or other
damage.
2.4 OTHER MATERIAL
- Wire Basket
- Burlap
- Guy Wires
- Tree Anchors
- Tree Stakes
- Weed Liner
- Landscape Edging
- Tree Grates and Guards
3. EXECUTION
3.1 PLANTING SEASON

Plant trees, shrubs and ground covers only during periods that is normal for such work. It is
recommended that all coniferous material should be planted suggested planting in spring
season only.
3.2 SITE PREPARATION
3.2.1 All rough grading, excavating work for planting beds and the preparation of subgrades, which are
to receive planting soil mixture shall be as described below.
3.2.2 Dig out the tree root holes/pits, planting beds and shrub root holes and remove excess soil off site
or as directed by the City.
3.3 PLANTING TOPSOILS
Soil mixes shall be as shown on standard details and as specified by Section 02910 - Topsoil;
Section 2.
3.4 DIGGING OF PLANTS
3.4.1 Immediately after digging all plants, the root system shall be kept moist to prevent drying out
until planted.
3.4.2 Plants specified “Bare Root” shall be dug and moved while dormant, with the major portion of
the fibrous root system provided.
3.4.3 All plants specified as “Balled and Burlapped” shall be dug and moved while dormant unless
directed otherwise by the City, with the major portion of the fibrous root system provided.
3.4.4 Ball sizes shall be sufficiently large to contain at least 75% of the fibrous root depth. The sizes of
root balls for trees shall be as specified in table 5.3 of the C.N.T.A. standards. Ball sizes are
minimum and shall be adjusted according to growth habits of plants.
3.4.5 Ball sizes for coniferous trees to be:
Tree Height Range Ball Diameter

1.8m (6’) - 2.4m (8’) 86 cm (34”)
2.5m (8’) - 3.0m (10’) 100 cm (40”)
3.1m (10’) - 3.5m (12’) 122 cm (48”)
Note: All pines to have oversized minimum root ball diameter (for trees 2.5 m height) of
1150 mm (3’10”).
3.4.6 Wrap root balls as per C.N.T.A. standards.
3.4.7 All plants specified may be moved with a mechanical tree spade providing adequate roots are
kept as specified and provided that no excavation shall occur within 1m of utility trench
alignments.
3.4.8 Minimum utility clearances must be maintained from the edge of the excavation by the tree spade
of the involved utility must be contacted for approval and/or safety procedures required, i.e. hand
digging.
3.4.9 Before removing plants from containers for planting, the plants shall be well watered to reduce
injury.
3.4.10 In many plants, roots have a tendency to circle the container/pot. When this is apparent, outside
roots should be gently loosened and the container cut vertically with a sharp knife in one or two
places and the container/pot carefully removed.
3.5 PLANTING BED PREPARATION
3.5.1 Planting shrub beds shall be prepared to a depth of 450 mm. Reference detail LA108, unless
otherwise stated within specifications scope of work.
3.5.2 Install optional landscape weed liner as specified by approved landscape drawings.
3.5.3 Cut back weed liner, if provided, at each tree and shrub location with three cuts at 120 degrees
from the centre of the proposed plant. Ensure weed liner is cut back sufficiently to accommodate
excavation of root zone for tree or shrub. Excavate tree and shrub root holes as per standard
planting details and install plant material.
3.5.4 Construct watering swales using topsoil from around the base of the plant and roll back the weed
liner. The use of watering swales is not identified on the standard details but may be required by
the City and shall be at the Contractor’s expense.
3.5.5 Install optional landscape edgers around perimeter of planting shrub beds. Landscape edging to
be a maximum 12 mm higher than existing surrounding grades. Ensure weed liner, if provided, is
rolled down the interior face of the landscape edging a minimum of 100 mm
3.5.6 Install 100 mm of wood mulch as specified by landscape drawings. Finished grade of mulch to
match adjacent turf grades or top of landscaping edging upon final settlement. Reference detail
LA108 Typical Planting Bed.
3.6 TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING OUTSIDE PREPARED PLANTING BEDS
3.6.1 Staked locations of all trees and shrubs to be provided by the City prior to installation.
3.6.2 All trees shall have a minimum of 300 mm of class B topsoil surrounding the sides of the root
ball. Reference details LA102 – LA107.
3.6.3 All shrubs shall have 150 mm of specified topsoil surrounding the sides of the containerized roots
or exposed bare roots. Reference details LA108 – LA110.
3.6.4 If soil conditions warrant and as directed by the City, root holes dug by mechanical equipment
shall be scarified to ensure that no glazed walls remain in root holes.
3.6.5 For tree root holes dug by a tree spade, provide root ball support of compacted native materials in
the base of the root hole. Reference details LA104 – LA105.
3.6.6 The depth of the planting hole should be 40mm less than the height of the root ball. Adjust hole
depth (as needed) to correct the depth of the tree, the top of the root ball should be 40mm above
grade.
3.6.7 Trees and shrubs shall be faced to give the best appearance or relationship to adjacent structures,
walkways or park features.
3.6.8 Planting topsoil shall be firmly tamped in place in such a manner that the plant retains its vertical
position. Particular care shall be taken to ensure that no air pockets remain under or around the
roots. The planting topsoil shall be thoroughly watered immediately after tamping. All non-
porous or non-biodegradable containers shall be completely removed. Any settling of planting
topsoil shall be brought up to the intended grade after settlement and prior to issuance of the Final
Acceptance Certificate.
3.6.9 When planting, topsoil is installed up to about one half of the root ball height, ties shall be cut and
the top portion of the burlap on B & B plants shall be cut back carefully, not disturbing the root
ball, remove excessive topsoil to expose the original root flare and remove all girdling roots.
3.6.10 Top 1/3 of wire baskets to be folded back or removed and the top 1/3 of the burlap to be cut back
and removed from root ball hole. If circling roots are found in the rootball, cut the root at the
beginning of the circling.
3.6.11 Damaged or broken roots of bare root stock should be cut back with a sharp knife to living parts
remaining. Spread roots out gently and evenly in the root hole and complete installation of
topsoil.
3.6.12 The planting topsoil shall not be placed while frozen or muddy.
3.6.13 Add 100 mm of wood chip mulch over exposed portion of tree root ball and extend mulch
150 mm beyond edge of root hole. Reference details LA102 – LA109.
3.7 CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION INSPECTION
3.7.1 Plant pits and tree and shrub beds shall be freshly cultivated, free of weeds, leaves, broken
branches and rubbish and left in a neat and tidy condition.
3.7.2 All plants shall be alive and in a healthy, satisfactory growing condition.
3.8 WARRANTY
3.8.1 The Contractor is fully responsible for the general health and quality of all plant material
delivered and installed.
3.8.2 All plant material shall be guaranteed for a period of one year, unless otherwise stated within the
project scope of work/specifications, from the date of issuance of the Construction Completion
Certificate. There is no warranty requirement on annuals, unless further noted.
3.8.3 All plant materials found dead or not in a healthy, satisfactory growing condition or which, in any
other way, does not meet the requirements of the specifications, shall be replaced immediately by
the Contractor at the Contractor’s own expense.
3.9 MAINTENANCE
3.9.1 Maintenance shall include all measures necessary to establish and maintain all plants in an
acceptable, vigorous and healthy growing condition for a period of one year from the issuance of
a Construction Completion Certificate and until the issuance of the Final Acceptance Certificate.
3.9.2 Cultivated and weeding of planting beds and tree pits is the responsibility of the Contractor. The
City may direct the use of herbicides for weed control; they shall be applied in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations by a licensed applicator. Damage resulting from the
Contractor’s use of herbicides shall be remedied at the Contractor’s own expense.
3.9.3 Pruning, including the removal of dead, broken and diseased branches, immediately upon
installation and in accordance with approved pruning methods.
3.9.4 The City may direct the use of chemicals and pesticides as control measures. If used they shall be
applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations by a licensed applicator.
Damage resulting from the Contractor’s use of chemicals and pesticides shall be remedied at the
Contractor’s own expense.
3.9.5 Maintain all accessories in good conditions such as tree guide wires and tree stakes. The City will
direct the repair or replacement of all such accessories when required.
3.9.6 Watering trees and shrubs in sufficiently to meet plant requirements.
3.9.7 Water in tree and shrub root holes: All planting beds shall be filled to grade with planting
topsoil and watered in. The use of a water probe to ensure the removal of all air spaces in the
topsoil surrounding the plant’s root ball is an acceptable method of watering in. The use of a
water probe will be used to water in all tree spade transplanted trees.
3.9.8 The Contractor is responsible for supplying, loading, hauling and distributing water and fertilizer
for maintenance purposes.
3.9.9 Newly planted trees may require the application of a completely water-soluble high phosphorous
fertilizer e.g. 10-52-10. No fertilizer should be applied during July and August. The Landscape
Architect may recommend other fertilizers for trees, shrubs and ground covers as required. The
Landscape Architect will provide written confirmation of the dates for water and fertilizer
applications prior to the issuance of the F.A.C. by the Community Services Department.
3.9.10 Straighten all plants, which lean or sag during the maintenance period.
3.9.11 At the time of inspection for F.A.C. and at the conclusion of the maintenance period, all non-
mulched planting beds and tree pits shall be freshly cultivated. All planting beds shall be free of
weeds, leaves and debris and shall be in a tidy condition.
3.10 PRUNING
3.10.1 All deciduous plants shall be pruned by an ISA Certified Arborist immediately after planting and
as required during the maintenance period according to the best management practices as defined
by the International Society of Arboriculture in accordance with ANSI A300 Pruning Standards.
The amount of pruning shall be limited to the minimum necessary to remove dead or injured
branches. Pruning shall be done in such a manner as to preserve the natural character and shape
of the plants. Only clean, sharp tools shall be used. All cuts shall be clean and cut to the branch
collar, leaving no stubs. Cuts, bruises, scars or tears on the bark shall be tracked back to living
tissue and removed. The affected areas shall be shaped so as not to retain water.
Pruning outlined for these species as follows:

Birch May 15 to June 15
Maple June to July
Elm October 1 to March 31
Or as approved by the Project Manager.
3.10.2 Do not cut a leader unless a lateral can be trained to take its place.
3.11 STAKING AND GUIDING
Support plants with stakes and guide wires immediately after installation.
3.12 TREE SUPPORT:
3.12.1 Trees shall be braced upright in position by guy wire and stakes in accordance with the following
table:
Coniferous: Tree Height Tree Support Method

Up to 1.5 m 1 stake with 1 tie (optional)
1.5 m - 3.0 m 2 stakes with 2 ties (optional)
3.0 m - 3.5 m 3 guy wires with 3 anchors
Deciduous: Tree Caliper Tree Support Method

Up to 30 mm 1 stake with 1 tie
30 mm - 100 mm 2 stakes with 2 ties
100 mm - 150 mm 3 guy wires with 3 anchors
150 mm and over 4 guy wires with 4 anchors
3.12.2 Wire for trees requiring guide wiring shall be looped around the tree and anchored in such a
manner that looped wire will not interfere with normal growth. Guide wires shall be placed
around the trunk at a point to ensure adequate support of the tree and in such a manner that the
tree trunk or branches will not be subjected to undue strain or injury. Anchors shall be equally
spaced around the tree pit. Reference details LA102 – LA109.
3.12.3 Anchors required for the support of staked trees shall be painted metal “T” bars 40 mm x 40 mm
x 5 mm thick and 700 mm to 750 mm long. Wires for fastening to anchors shall be pliable #12
galvanized wire. If used these shall be factory galvanized and of sufficient strength to withstand
any wind pressure.
3.12.4 Anchors shall be left 150 mm above grade unless otherwise directed by the City and colour coded
to Community Services specifications.
3.12.5 Stakes: “T” bar steel stakes 40 mm x 40 mm x 5 mm thick x 2.1 m length, U-bar stakes will be
approved as a substitute, primed with one coat of zinc-rich paint to CGSB 1-GP-1816. Colour to
be approved by the City. Top 300 mm tree stake colour coded to Community Services
specifications. See Section 02918 – Colour Coding of T-bar Tree Stakes. Ties shall be placed
around the trunk to provide adequate support and to prevent damage.
3.12.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping guide wires taut at all times and replacing broken
guide wires in accordance with the specified maintenance period and to ensure that the guide
wires do not damage the tree trunk during growth.
3.12.7 Guide wires shall be taped with fluorescent orange coloured tape. All guide wires to be folded or
bent in such a fashion so as not to be exposed outwardly. New black rubber hose, two-ply,
reinforced and 12 mm diameter, or approved equal, shall be used to encase wires where they
circle the trunk or branches.
3.13 REPLACEMENTS
3.13.1 The cost of replacements resulting from rodent damage, theft, vandalism, carelessness, or neglect
on the part of others, or any replacements caused due to circumstances beyond the control of the
City shall be borne by the Contractor before the issuance of a Final Acceptance Certificate.
3.13.2 All required replacements shall be by plants of the same size and species as specified on the Plant
List and shall be supplied and planted in accordance with the landscape drawings and
specifications.
3.14 TRANSPLANTING EXISTING TREES
3.14.1 The City of Edmonton Tree Policy should be referenced when transplanting trees in accordance
with the following specification.
3.14.2 Size of root ball: 12 times the tree caliper measured at 300 mm above grade and deep enough to
enclose 75% of the existing root depth. All stock greater than 100 mm will be measured
1500 mm above ground level.
3.14.3 Basket, double burlap and drum lace, or wire basket root ball before moving, or dig and transport
by tree spade.
3.14.4 Place excavated tree spade root plugs in former tree locations where possible.
3.14.5 Size of new tree root hole is to be in accordance with standard details.
3.14.6 Plant, stake and guide wire, and maintain as outlined herein.
3.14.7 Maintenance and warranty period for Nursery and “collected” as follows:
a) All stock 0 -100 mm shall be 1 year.
b) All stock 100 - 150 mm shall be 3 years.
c) All stock 150 - 200 mm shall be 4 years
d) No materials above 200 mm will be accepted.
3.15 PROTECTION OF EXISTING TREES
The protection of existing trees shall be as per City of Edmonton Tree Policy C456A.
3.16 RESTORATION
Restore pavement, gravel stops, grassed area, planted area and structures damaged or disturbed
during execution of work, in a manner satisfactory to City standards.
END OF SECTION
Construction Specifications NATURALIZATION September 2013
1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Supply of materials and construction of naturalized planting areas. Refer to Section 02920 -
SEED AND SOD for the establishment of naturalized grass areas.

Topsoil, Subgrade Preparation Section 02910;
Mulches Section 02914;
Seed and Sod Section 02920;
Trees, Shrubs and Groundcovers Section 02930;
1.3 PRODUCT DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

1.3.1 Refer to Section 02910 regarding supply and handling of topsoil.
1.3.2 Refer to Section 02914 regarding supply and handling of mulches.
1.3.3 Refer to Section 02920 regarding supply and handling of seed.
1.3.4 Refer to Section 02930 regarding supply and handling of plant material.
1.4 DEFINITIONS
Natural Appearing: appears non man made.
Native Material: plants and grasses native to the area. In certain cases, plants similar to or
related to truly native species may be accepted.
Naturalization: the creation of a self sustaining native plant community, generally with the
intent of creating a natural appearing installation while minimizing installation and on going
maintenance costs.
Planting Bed Naturalization: construction of an excavated and topsoiled shrub bed reference
detail LA110. A more expensive alternative suitable where larger material is specified to
achieve a more immediate effect and less plant loss is desired and on barren sites where there
are no existing organic soils, plants or grasses that might be retained.
Individual Plant Naturalization: excavation of individual pits for each plant. A less expensive
alternative suitable for locations where there are existing soils, plant materials and/or grasses
that may be retained to lessen disruption.
Plant Mats: excavated mats of native material containing plants, roots and related soil.
Live Soil: soils containing native plant material roots.
Custom Installations: dependent on site conditions and with the approval of the
Director/Parks, other installation techniques may be considered.
1.5 INSPECTION AND SUBSTITUTIONS

1.5.1 The City of Edmonton reserves the right to inspect all materials prior to installation. The
Contractor must provide a sample of all materials to the City of Edmonton for approval prior to
site installations, if requested.
1.5.2 Product may not be substituted nor installation methods changed from approved drawings unless
approved by the Director/Parks.
1.5.3 At CCC inspection plant material approved on the drawings must be present and alive and
meeting specifications.
1.5.4 At FAC inspection and dead, diseased or damaged plant material must be replaced.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 PLANT MATERIAL

Native material as detailed on the approved drawings and meeting the requirements of Section
02930 - TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVERS.
2.2 TOPSOIL
Utilize Class ‘B’ topsoil as per Section 02910 – TOPSOIL, SUBGRADE PREPARATION.
Amend as required through the addition of compost.
2.3 CONIFEROUS SHREDDED BARK MULCH

Coniferous shredded bark mulch as per Section 02914 - MULCHES is the preferred mulch.
2.4 DECIDUOUS WOOD CHIP MULCH

2.4.1 Deciduous wood chip mulch as produced by the City of Edmonton from pruned or removed trees
may be used after FAC for topping up the mulch, if required.
2.4.2 Mulching of naturalization areas is generally not desired after establishment.
3. EXECUTION
3.1 SHRUB BED NATURALIZATION

3.1.1 Construct a typical planting bed and install plant material as per Section 02930 - TREES,
SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVERS. For larger material install in individual pits in the planting
bed reference details LA102 – LA105 & LA107.
3.1.2 Space all material to ensure a full coverage.
3.2 INDIVIDUAL PLANT NATURALIZATION

3.2.1 Reference detail LA110.
3.2.2 Remove surface debris that might inhibit planting.
3.2.3 Remove grass from area to be planted by killing grasses over entire area with an approved spray
or mechanically by removing grass over individual pits for each tree/shrub.
3.2.4 Construct individual pits for each plant as detailed.
3.2.5 For larger material install in individual pits reference details LA102 – LA105 & LA107.
3.2.6 Space all material to ensure a full coverage.
3.3 LIVE SOIL

Gather live soil and transport to site ensuring material is kept moist. Spread live soil to a
minimum 150mm depth over the existing ground. Water thoroughly.
3.4 PLANT MATS

3.4.1 Excavate a 300mm depth pit and install 150mm depth of moderately compacted Class ‘B’ topsoil.
3.4.2 Excavate a plant mat from the source site and transport to the site minimizing breakup of the mat
and ensuring material remains moist.
3.4.3 Install the mat on the topsoil and cover all exposed edges with moderately compacted topsoil,
ensuring stability of mats. Water thoroughly.
3.5 MULCHES
3.5.1 Apply mulch to 100mm settled depth. Neither a weed barrier blanket or an edger are required.
3.6 CLEAN-UP
Clean roadway, walkway and surrounding turf of mulches and other debris caused by work
under this Section at the end of each working day or as directed by the City of Edmonton.
3.7 MAINTENANCE
3.7.1 Refer to Specification 02930 TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVERS for weed free
requirements at inspection points, throughout the warranty period and thereafter.
3.7.2 Spot control of weeds and seedling growth twice per year or as may be necessary. All mulched
areas to be weed free at Construction Completion Certificate and Final Acceptance Certificate
inspections.
3.7.3 During the period between CCC and FAC inspections, the installer is to top up mulch
applications to retain minimum required depth.
3.7.4 After FAC acceptance, the City of Edmonton will be responsible for maintaining mulch
applications to the specified depth and quality. Over time, as plants mature and grow together, the
mulch requirement is to be phased out.
END OF SECTION
Construction Specifications FEATURE BOULDERS AND COLLECTED STONE September 2013
1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Supply and installation of collected stone and feature boulders.

Grading Section 02310 Volume 2 Roadways
Clearing and Grubbing. Section 02231 Volume 2 Roadways
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Make feature boulders and collected stone available at source for inspection and approval by
the City. Approval at source will not impair the right of the City to inspect collected stone and
boulders upon arrival on the site or during the course of construction and to reject them for
non-conformance.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 FEATURE BOULDERS

2.1.1 All feature boulders are to be of a granite composition, relatively smooth surface and outline as
found in locally occurring glacial deposition material unless approved by the City. Cracked
boulders are not acceptable.
2.1.2 The seating feature boulders are to be used for seating and are to be a minimum of 900 mm x
1500 mm x 1500 mm with a smooth, reasonably level top and no sharp edges on sides or top.
2.1.3 Feature boulders placed in concrete at culvert ends, within park sites, shall be of relative smooth
surface and outline, with a minimum diameter of 600 mm.
2.1.4 All other feature boulders shall have a minimum 1200 mm diameter and relatively smooth surface
and outline.
3. EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
3.1.1 Prepare the slope to be protected by grading smooth to a maximum slope of 2:1 unless shown
otherwise on the drawings.
3.1.2 Prepare a trench at the toe of slope if shown on the drawings or ordered by the City.
3.2 FEATURE BOULDERS

3.2.1 Supply and place all boulders in the locations designated by the City in accordance with the
drawings.
Construction Specifications FEATURE BOULDERS AND COLLECTED STONE September 2013
3.2.2 Feature boulders are to be buried to 1/3 of their height, reference detail LA600.
3.2.3 Following the completion of the work specified in this section, the Contractor shall remove all
surplus material and equipment from the site and leave it in a tidy condition to the satisfaction of
the City.
END OF SECTION

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1. GENERAL LANDSCAPE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................1

8. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTS ................................................................................................................................23

1. General Landscape Submission Requirements

2.4 Development Permit Landscape Plan Approval Process

2.7 Maintenance Agreement

2.9 Landscape Crossing Procedures for Pipeline Corridors

 1:25 year flood line;

3.8 Landscape Construction Details

4. Landscaping Standards Change Request Process

6.3 Designated Roadway Tree Planting Corridors

6.7 Tree and Shrub Minimum Sizes

7. Site Specific Features

7.4 Fencing Adjacent to Open Space

9.4 Arterial Roadways

9.5 Industrial Areas

10.1.8 Where a walkway is designated as an emergency access route, plant material

TO: Leo Broks, Al-Terra Engineering

COPY: Orest Gowda, Planning and Development Dept.

FROM: Bojan Obradovic

SUBJECT: Permitted Tree Caliper Sizes

o Other experimental areas may include flankages.

Bojan Obradovic CSLA, AALA

Botanical Name Common Name Features

The eastern white pine is also called northern white pine. It is

REFERENCE: ADOPTED BY:

TITLE: Corporate Tree Management

TITLE: Corporate Tree Management

1.06 Equitable Compensation

TITLE: Corporate Tree Management

1.1.1. supply guidelines on tree protection methods and procedures

2. The General Manager of the Finance and Treasury Department to:

TITLE: Corporate Tree Management

3. Department General Managers to:

“Development Setbacks from River Valley/ Ravine Crests”

POLICY NUMBER: C542

REFERENCE: ADOPTED BY:

TITLE: Development Setbacks From River Valley/Ravine Crests

The purpose of this policy is to:

1. OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS

1.01 A number of measures shall be undertaken to ensure the reasonable safety of

An assessment of environmental hazards shall be conducted within lands

For Major Slopes where the geotechnical assessment identifies landslide

1.03 Reasonable compensation shall be provided to an owner required to develop a

1.04 The previously mentioned assessment of environmental hazards and the

CITY POLICY Page 5 of 19

(a) Major Slopes where geotechnical assessment identifies areas deemed to

Additional TOB Roadway may be required to achieve the aforementioned factors

The TOB roadway requirement shall be measured as a percentage of the entire

CITY POLICY Page 6 of 19

1.10 A number of measures shall be undertaken to enhance the visual appreciation

(a) Swamp, gully, ravine, coulee or natural drainage course;

Environmental Reserve, as illustrated in Figures 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 is further explained

In ‘backing on’ TOB development situations, where there is no TOB Roadway, a

3. SCHEDULE A - Top of Bank Roadway Measurement February 2010

4. SCHEDULE B - Top of Bank Roadway Measurement

City of Edmonton Parks Planning Use Only

Result: Approved Not Approved

Date Approved: Director Signature: