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Council adopts zoning change allowing permeable pavement systems
5827023 · August 20, 2025
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Summary
Urbandale amended its zoning code to allow permeable pavement systems as an alternative to standard asphalt or concrete, enabling their use for stormwater retention where designs follow the Iowa Stormwater Management Manual (iSWMM/iSWIM) recommendations.
The council adopted an ordinance change to allow permeable pavement systems in city development standards. Community Development staff and the city engineer said the change implements environmental stewardship principles in the 2023 comprehensive plan and allows permeable pavements to be used for…
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