The Denver vegetative area policy recommends that at least 20% of a site be maintained or developed as vegetated space. This can include green infrastructure elements such as bioretention facilities, rain gardens, grass swales, constructed wetlands, and landscaped open spaces.
Policy Details:
Locale: Denver, Colorado [West]
Climate zone: Zone 5B: Cool Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Policy Type(s): City Code
Citation:
Denver Green Construction Code Section 501.3.3.3




