This Rochester Zoning Ordinance permits the use of green infrastructure techniques, such as rain barrels, rain gardens, or bioswales, when located in the side or rear yard.
Policy Details:
Locale: Rochester, New York [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Citation:
Rochester, N.Y., Code, chap. 120, art. XX, § 120-162(A)(9)




