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Riverside PZC recommends clarifying rules for pervious, semi‑pervious and impervious surfaces
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Dec. 17 to recommend text amendments that define pervious, semi‑pervious and impervious surfaces, add implementation steps (permits and inspections) and preserve existing nonconforming coverage while preventing increases; the recommendation goes to the village board for final action.
The Village of Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 17 recommended that the village board adopt text amendments clarifying how pervious, semi‑pervious and impervious surfaces are defined and measured in residential zoning districts. The commission voted to forward the changes after staff outlined implementation steps and commissioners requested wording clarifications.
Anne, a village staff member, told the commission the purpose of the amendments is “to define and provide standards for pervious, semi pervious, and impervious surfaces for properties in the residential zoning districts.” She said semi‑pervious surfaces that retain the first inch of stormwater and…
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