Friday, October 7, 2022
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Congratulations to the City of Colleyville on its receiving of the Gold Scenic City Status of Beautification Award.
The mission of the Scenic City Certification Program is to support and recognize Texas municipalities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public spaces. The Scenic City Certification Program provides a proven, highly-regarded tool to Texas cities for assessment, evaluation, and recognition of infrastructure standards.
The evaluation reviews every applicant’s existing ordinance and code language in these areas:
- Street Enhancement
- Parks, Trails and Open Space
- Lighting Standards
- Design Integrity
- Landscaping
- Sign Control
- Litter and Graffiti Prohibition
- Utility and Cable Line Programs
- Dumpster Screening
- Unique Municipal Features and special programs
Colleyville has many parks that show off the city’s beauty. Such as McPherson Park, which has a unique combination of historical buildings and park facilities along with the only public wind sculptures in a Texas park. The city maintains an impressive nature center for public use including ponds, extensive trails, and an outdoor amphitheater for outdoor education classes.