Tackling Barriers to Green Infrastructure: An Audit of Municipal Codes and Ordinances

Green infrastructure can be discouraged or even prohibited by outdated, poorly worded, or ambiguous codes and ordinances. Cooperation among county and municipal staff in zoning, land use, urban forestry, stormwater, and engineering are key to evaluating barriers to green infrastructure in our communities. 

This workbook can help communities review, revise, and prioritize their local codes and ordinances to promote and advance green infrastructure implementation.