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New Britain Development Tree Coverage Requirements

New Britain requires Public and private development project plans to create and maintain canopy coverage of at least 50% after 15 years over areas of the site that will not include buildings, parking lots or athletic fields

Link:

  • New Britain Code of Ordinances Section 17-94(b)

Policy Details:

Locale: New Britain, Connecticut [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

New Britain Code of Ordinances Section 17-94(b)

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