Invest in Use of Pervious Pavements and Landscaping in Developed Areas and Restrict the Use of Paved Surfaces

FLOOD-05

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Measure

The County will encourage the use of pervious pavements and landscaping combined with restricting the overall square footage of paved surfaces within development areas, which can help to minimize surface runoff and rates of urban flooding. As such, the capacity of stormwater infrastructure can be maintained, and cases of localized flooding may be less frequent.

Acti​​ons

Action FLOOD-05-a

Increase the use of pervious pavements and landscaped areas to allow for better infiltration and reduced stormwater overflow in developed areas.

In Progress

Action FLOOD-05-b

Minimize paved surfaces for parking in favor of pervious surfaces to mitigate high volumes of stormwater runoff. The County will consider reducing minimum parking requirements in appropriate land use designations and/or increasing minimum tree or landscaping planter sizes. 

Not Started

​Status of Im​plementation

Pervious pavement and other various Low Impact Development solutions are incorporated into new development projects. LID solutions for new development are required per County​ Development Standards.

Updated 7/9/2024

Started

Efforts for the measure have begun.