Chapter 1.2
Low-Impact Development and Stormwater Management

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	Remove Code Barriers	Create Incentives	Fill Regulatory Gaps
Best		Purchase of Development Rights Rain Gardens Water Efficient Upgrades for Indoor Fixtures and Appliances	Mitigation of Lost Critical Habitats Third-Party Certification Requirements Tree Canopy Cover Vegetation Protection Areas Water Efficient Landscaping
Better	Limit HOA Restrictions on Rain Barrels and Rain Harvesting Systems Recycled Water Irrigation Systems for New Developments	Stormwater Management Credits for Providing Agricultural Land or Open Space	Installation of Water Recycling Systems at New and Renovated Car Washes Native Trees and Removal of Invasive Trees Open Space Impact Fees Reduce Soil Compaction during Construction Removal of Exotic Vegetation Setbacks Protecting Sensitive Habitats and Water Quality Water Wasting Activities
Good	Parking Maximums Rainwater Harvesting	Cluster/Conservation Subdivision in Rural/Urban Area Green Roofing Pervious Cover Minimums and Incentives	Green Roofing Minimum Width and Buffer Requirements for Sidewalks Native Plants/Vegetation Pervious Cover Minimums and Incentives Protection of Pollinators from Habitat Loss and Chemical Exposure