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Daphne Development Guidelines for Minimizing Ecological Impacts

This section establishes guidelines to minimize ecological impacts through sustainable design, landscaping, erosion control, and stormwater management. It emphasizes the protection of natural resources and promotes innovative, LEED-certified, or other green practices in development design. Proposed practices must align with Appendix O: Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure standards.

Link:

  • Daphne, AL Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Article XVIII, Sec. 18-1

Policy Details:

Locale: Daphne, Alabama [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 2A: Hot Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Habitat Spaces, Urban Meadows, Wetlands, Green Roofs, Permeable Pavement , Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Daphne, AL Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Article XVIII, Sec. 18-1

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