Awards & Recognition

Certified Scenic City 2022-2027

The City of Southlake was certified as a Platinum Texas Scenic City this past week. The award was announced October 6th at the Scenic City Annual Awards Reception in conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference in San Antonio. 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 zoning ordinance, code language and built environment in the following areas:

• Streetscape enhancement

• Parks, trails and open space

• Lighting Standards

• Design integrity

• Landscaping

• Sign control

• Litter and graffiti prohibition

• Utility and cable line programs

• Unique municipal feature and special programs

The Scenic City Certification Program (SCCP) was developed and implemented to establish a foundation of cohesive scenic standards and land planning practices that advance practices that demonstrate protection of environmentally sensitive areas and the provision of shared community spaces, parks, walkable sidewalks, and the scenic roadways. The “Platinum” designation is the highest designation that a City can obtain and is a reflection of City Council’s commitment and support to the planning process.