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Riverside Ordinance Offering Density Bonuses for Sustainable Design

This Riverside ordinance offers density bonuses for “superior design” of new planned residential developments. These incentivized design elements include green stormwater infrastructure, vegetated roofs, permeable pavers, light-colored paths, and solar-ready design.

Link:

  • Riverside Code of Ordinances Section 19.780.050

Policy Details:

Locale: Riverside, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3B: Warm Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roofs, Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Permeable Pavement , Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Trees, Reflective Pavement
Policy Type(s): City Code, Zoning

Citation:

Riverside Code of Ordinances Section 19.780.050

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