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Volusia County adopts voluntary low-impact development standards into comp plan; council to monitor uptake
Summary
The County Council adopted a comprehensive-plan amendment implementing a voluntary Low Impact Development (LID) and green stormwater program; staff and developers showed interest, but council members debated whether the program should be mandatory.
Volusia County on May 6 adopted a comprehensive-plan amendment to implement a voluntary Low Impact Development (LID) and green stormwater infrastructure program, intended to give developers options and incentives to reduce stormwater runoff and flood risk.
Proponents including public commenters and environmental groups urged the county to require LID as mandatory, arguing it reduces flooding, saves developers money over time, and protects natural areas. Supporters on the council described the adoption as a first step and…
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