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Madison Heat Island Reduction Code

This section sets forth landscaping and screening requirements, with the purpose to “reduce the “heat island” effect of impervious surfaces…by cooling and shading the surface area” and to “enhance the green infrastructure of the city”

Link:

  • Madison Code of Ordinances 28.142

Policy Details:

Locale: Madison, Wisconsin [Midwest]
Climate zone: Zone 6A: Cold Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows, Cool Roof, Reflective Pavement, Green Roof, Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Madison Code of Ordinances 28.142

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