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Policy Tracker

Policy is a crucial pathway for adopting Smart Surfaces at scale. Building code amendments, zoning ordinances, and citywide or regional commitments are critical in accelerating implementation at scale and driving down costs. Many U.S. cities are already adopting Smart Surfaces policy across a wide range of geographic, political, and legal environments. The Smart Surfaces Policy Tracker can help you discover model ordinance language from peer cities, compare regulatory metrics in different communities, and understand the landscape of Smart Surfaces policy in the U.S. Before replicating any of these policy actions in your jurisdiction be sure to research, with the aid of counsel, how to adapt these to suit your particular jurisdiction.

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Chesapeake Tree Preservation and Canopy Requirements

Locale: Chesapeake, Virginia [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Trees

Austin Watershed Wildflower Meadows

Locale: Austin, Texas [Southwest]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows

Seattle Incentive Zoning Program

Locale: Seattle, Washington [West]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure

South Carolina Low Impact Development Planning and Design Guide

Locale: State Law, South Carolina [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Green Roofs, Permeable Pavement , Wetlands

Columbia Ordinance Outlining Requirements for Weed Removal and Garden Management

Locale: Columbia, South Carolina [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows

Lake Forest Park Tree Canopy Preservation & Enhancement

Locale: Lake Forest Park, Washington [West]
Smart Surface(s): Trees

Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan

Locale: Austin, Texas [Southwest]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows, Habitat Spaces, Parkland

Burien Tree Retention Ordinance

Locale: Burien, Washington [West]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Habitat Spaces, Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Lakewood Community Design, Landscaping, and Tree Preservation Ordinance

Locale: Lakewood, Washington [West]
Smart Surface(s): Trees

Tukwila’s Elements: A Comprehensive Plan

Locale: Tukwila, Washington [West]
Smart Surface(s): Wetlands, Trees, Habitat Spaces, Parkland

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