Green infrastructure can be discouraged or even prohibited by outdated, poorly worded, or ambiguous codes and ordinances.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 helps communities review, revise, and prioritize their local codes and ordinances to promote and advance green infrastructure implementation.

Users can download the entire workbook or one of its main sections in PDF format:

• Tackling Barriers to Green Infrastructure: An Audit of Municipal Codes and Ordinances (complete workbook)
• Community Scoping Worksheet
• Codes and Ordinances Audit Tool
• What’s the Impact
• Sample Zoning Definitions for Green Infrastructure Practices
• Green Infrastructure Resources