Draft code adds stormwater, open‑space and solar standards; encourages pollinator gardens
Planners said the update promotes green infrastructure—rain gardens, pollinator plantings and limiting roof drainage to encourage groundwater recharge—and adds standards for residential and commercial solar installations, including visual‑impact and anti‑glare provisions.
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Sustainability and green infrastructure are built into the draft zoning code, staff told the Committee. The update adds open‑space zoning, requires more preservation in edge areas, and creates standards that encourage rain gardens, pollinator plantings and other stormwater‑management practices.
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