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Anchorage Requirements Vegetated Open Space – Adult Care Facilities

This rule establishes requirements for vegetated open space surrounding adult care facilities. This includes: A3, c – A minimum of 15 percent (25 percent in the RO district) of the lot shall remain as a planted open area, landscaped area, or natural vegetation area, to exclude buildings, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, etc., unless the decision-making body determines that retention of less than 15 percent (25 percent in the RO district) allows for sufficient buffering of adjacent uses

Link:

  • 21.05.040, A3, c

Policy Details:

Locale: Anchorage, Alaska [West]
Climate zone: Zone 7: Very Cold
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

21.05.040, A3, c

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