Conservation Development: A technique to help communities meet their land preservation, climate change and water quality goals
SNEP Network Webinar
December 19th, 2022 from 11:00am-12:00pm EST
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Description:
Join the SNEP Network to learn more about the Town of Charlestown, Rhode Island’s recently adopted Conservation Development Ordinance. For the past two years, the SNEP Network has assisted the town with drafting a conservation development ordinance for new subdivisions that incorporates stormwater management and low impact development (LID) standards. This webinar will highlight the approach, challenges, and lessons learned to getting their conservation development ordinance adopted.
Photo Credit: RIDEM
Presenters:
Scott Millar, Director of Conservation and Community Assistance, Grow Smart Rhode Island
Jane Weidman, Town Planner, Charlestown, Rhode Island
Resources:
RI Conservation Easement Guidance Manual Final
Conservation Development ManualÂ
Conservation Development FAQ
Charlestown Conservation Development Zoning Regulations Adopted (PDF)
Charlestown Conservation Development Subdivision Regulations Adopted (PDF)