Chattanooga Ordinance Requiring Water Quality Buffer Zones

This Chattanooga ordinance requires Water Quality Buffer zones of native vegetation to protect water bodies from pollution and stormwater runoff. It encourages the use of green infrastructure, such as permeable surfaces and vegetated channels, to manage runoff and preserve water quality, particularly around wetlands and other sensitive areas. Strict construction limitations and buffer widths are enforced, with provisions for restoring damaged areas and minimizing environmental impacts during development.