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Oakland Ordinance Encouraging Permeable Surfaces for Nonresidential Zones

Oakland’s development standards require landscaping for nonresidential facilities that consists of lawn, ground cover, shrubs, permeable paving materials and/or trees.

Link:

  • Oakland Code of Ordinances Section 17.73.030

Policy Details:

Locale: Oakland, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3C: Warm Marine
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Permeable Pavement , Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code, Zoning

Citation:

Oakland Code of Ordinances Section 17.73.030

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