Projects subject to resilience review must be consistent with several codified resilience principles, including that “Site improvements should improve stormwater retention and infiltration and reduce heat island effects, through the use of vegetation and permeable surfaces.”
Policy Details:
Locale: Boston, Massachusetts [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Porous/Permeable Pavement
Citation:
Boston, Mass. Zoning Code § 25A-7




