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Irvine Ordinance Requiring 50% Shading on New Parking Lots

This Irvine zoning ordinance requires that new parking lots—including parking stalls, driveways, and drive aisles—must include tree plantings that will result in 50% shading within 15 years.

Link:

  • Irvine Code of Ordinances Section 9.36.20

Policy Details:

Locale: Irvine, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3B: Warm Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code, Zoning

Citation:

Irvine Code of Ordinances Section 9.36.20

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