New Haven set the goal of reducing the amount of heat reflected by hardscape or paved surfaces by requiring development applications with one-half acre or more of impervious cover must either demonstrate that at least 50 percent of all non-roof hardscape will be shaded, or that it will be constructed using a material with a SRI of at least 29
Policy Details:
Locale: New Haven, Connecticut [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Citation:
New Haven Zoning Ordinance Section 60.2




