Developers are encouraged to adopt creative and innovative practices to minimize polluted runoff, such as natural buffers, retention of mature trees, seeded drainage swales, porous pavement, gravel or turf parking areas, and wetland creation for stormwater detention. These methods should align with existing stormwater infrastructure and adequately manage runoff without excessive maintenance.
Policy Details:
Locale: Heflin, Alabama [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 3A: Warm Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Permeable Pavement , Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Parkland, Habitat Spaces, Urban Meadows, Wetlands
Policy Type(s): Zoning
Citation:
Heflin, AL Code of Ordinances Part II, Appendix B, Article III, Section 3.12
