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Encourage and incentivize the use of pervious landscaped surfaces in new and existing development. Pervious, or permeable, surfaces help manage stormwater on-site and absorb less heat than impervious surfaces.

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Hazards

Drought

Extreme Heat

Flooding – General

Assets

Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy

Property

Focus of action

Building Codes

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