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Chattanooga Ordinance Requiring Landscape Plans for Parking Lots

This Chattanooga ordinance requires landscape plans for all new parking lots or renovations that increase parking spots by more than 10%. The code promotes green stormwater infrastructure (SCMs) to manage stormwater. It also emphasizes the use and preservation of native trees and plants while prohibiting invasive species.

Link:

  • Chattanooga Code of Ordinances Section 38.64

Policy Details:

Locale: Chattanooga, Tennessee [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Chattanooga Code of Ordinances Section 38.64

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