Description

A regulation that promotes the use of on-site natural processes to attenuate pollution, manage hydrology, and provide open space.

Strengths

By managing hydrology and pollution on-site, a developer can reduce stormwater sewers and detention basins.  Natural landscaping can improve the function of open space and promote the infiltration of runoff.

Weaknesses

Green infrastructure still requires maintenance, and landowners may be unfamiliar with these requirements.  Effectiveness may depend on soils and temperature as well. 

 

Examples

Example 1: Minnesota

LID/Green Infrastructure Ordinances

Description: Permitting Green Infrastructure: A Guide to Improving Municipal Stormwater Permits and Protecting Water Quality 

 

 

Example 2: Michigan

Low Impact Development Guidebook

Low Impact Development Manual

Description: Low Impact Development

 

EPA Guidance

EPA Low-Impact Development Page

Description: EPA's webpage on Low-Impact Development which has access to information about the issue in several media formats.

 

Photo Credit: Environmental Protection Agency 

Contact Us

Technical Contact
Lydia Utley
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Telephone :(765) 494-3580

Mailing Address
195 Marsteller St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907

 

Program Contact
Kara Salazar
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Telephone :(765) 496-1070