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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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DC Zoning Regulations 2016

Locale: Washington, District of Columbia [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roofs, Permeable Pavement , Green Stormwater Infrastructure

DC RiverSmart Program

Locale: Washington, District of Columbia [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Minnesota Stormwater Manual

Locale: State Law, Minnesota [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Baltimore City Landscape Manual

Locale: Baltimore, Maryland [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Grand Traverse County Stormwater and Sediment and Erosion Control Ordinance

Locale: Grand Traverse County, Michigan [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Minneapolis 2040: Comprehensive Zoning Reform

Locale: Minneapolis, Minnesota [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Salisbury Urban Meadow Definition

Locale: Salisbury, Maryland [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows

Detroit Bird City Program

Locale: Detroit, Michigan [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows, Habitat Spaces

Asheville Standard Specifications & Details Manual

Locale: Asheville, North Carolina [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Trees

Saint Michael Incentives for Tree Preservation Ordinance

Locale: Saint Michael, Minnesota [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Trees

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