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Commission moves to require mitigation for pervious surfaces that don't support vegetation in B zone
Summary
Staff recommended, and commissioners agreed in principle, to add regulatory language requiring mitigation for pervious surfaces in buffer (B) zones that do not support natural vegetation (gravel patios, certain pavers, astroturf); staff will draft a redline insertion.
At its Oct. 17 workshop the Falmouth Conservation Commission discussed tightening rules for pervious surfaces in the town’s B (buffer) zone to prevent gradual loss of vegetated buffers.
"We're not gonna have any decisions tonight. It's a recommendation by the staff that we start requiring mitigation for pervious surfaces that do not support…
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