Live Oak is among 15 cities to earn the certification for the 2024-29 period, according to the release.
The overview
The Scenic City Certification Program is a project of Scenic Texas, Inc., which is a nonprofit organization focused on the preservation and enhancement of the visual environment in Texas.
Cities that apply to the program are evaluated on a point-based system, with certification ranging from being recognized as a Scenic City to a Certified Platinum Scenic City.
According to the program website, the evaluation reviews every applicant’s existing ordinance and code language in the following areas:
- Streetscape enhancement
- Parks, trails and open spaces
- Lighting standards
- Design integrity
- Landscaping
- Sign control
- Litter and graffiti prohibition
- Utility and cable line programs
- Dumpster screening
- Unique municipal features and special programs
This is the first year the city of Live Oak has received the certification, which will last five years before the city reapplies.
A list of cities certified under the program can be found on the organization’s website.
“City Council and I are proud to receive our first Scenic City certification and we are grateful for our city staff and their continued dedication to keep Live Oak the premier community to live, learn, work and play,” Mayor Mary Dennis said in the release.
