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Bastrop P&Z lowers impervious‑cover limits and directs staff to design water‑conservation credits
Summary
To reduce flood risk, the commission voted unanimously to lower lot‑occupation (impervious‑cover) maximums in targeted place types and directed staff to return with a credit/incentive program (rainwater harvesting, pervious pavers, shared parking) to offset impacts for developers and homeowners.
The Bastrop Planning & Zoning Commission approved changes to lot‑occupation (impervious‑cover) standards on Dec. 19 aimed at reducing downstream flood risk and preserving neighborhood character. Commissioners also directed staff to create a menu of credits for rainwater harvesting, pervious paving and other water‑conservation measures.
Why it matters: Staff explained many older parts of Bastrop rely on surface drainage and that higher impervious cover accelerates runoff into receiving channels…
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