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StormSmart Regulations and Development Standards

Bylaws/ordinances, associated regulations, and development design and performance standards are the tools to implement community land use plans. Below is a list of opportunities for improving regulations and development standards to better protect people, property, and municipal resources for the benefit of the entire community, including developers, residents, business owners, and local government.

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