Landscape Advisory Board

Landscape Advisory Board 2020 Public Meeting Schedule

Purpose 

The City of Starkville’s Landscape Advisory Board is formed to act as an advisory body to the Board of Aldermen with the following powers and duties:

1.  To hear all requests for a landscape waiver from landscape requirements in the Unified Zoning and Development Code and/or the Code’s Subdivision Regulations.
2. To assist city employees on landscape and horticulture practices and developing recommended plant list.
3. To coordinate with other Advisory Committees and Community Groups to facilitate City related tree and horticulture activities.
4. To coordinate events and opportunities with the Mississippi Urban Forest Council.
5. To recommend action that will promote the overall tree health and urban forestry for the City.
6. To provide guidance as needed to City staff during the development and site plan review process for proposed projects within the City.