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Salem Urban Forest Overlay District

Establishes an Urban Forest Overlay District in order to promote healthy tree canopies within the City of Salem. The standards contained in this district help to increase both the number and size of trees in new development.

Link:

  • Salem, VA Code of Ordinances, Sec. 106-230

Policy Details:

Locale: Salem, Virginia [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code, Zoning

Citation:

Salem, VA Code of Ordinances, Sec. 106-230

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