Michigan Green Infrastructure Guide 2022

Table of Contents Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3 What is Green Infrastructure? . ......................................................................................................... 3 Understanding Green Infrastructure Methods ....................................................................... 4 Low-Impact Development Techniques ........................................................................................... 5 Rainwater Collection ......................................................................................................................... 5 Green Roofs . ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Permeable Pavement........................................................................................................................ 7 Village of Decatur Zoning Ordinance ............................................................................................. 8 Street Trees & Tree Preservation...................................................................................................... 8 Open Space Preservation Development...................................................................................... 10 Native Landscaping......................................................................................................................... 10 Parking Lot Landscaping................................................................................................................ 10 Buffering Standards........................................................................................................................ 11 Steep Slope Protections................................................................................................................. 11 Allowing for Participation in District-Scale Stormwater Management Plans............................ 12 Renewable Energy . ......................................................................................................................... 12 Getting Started . ............................................................................................................................... 14 Resources and Tools ........................................................................................................................... 16

Acknowledgments: This document was prepared in partnership between the Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Economic Development Corporation to support communities in achieving Redevelopment Ready Communities® and Michigan Green Communities certifications. Narrative content was authored by Shanna Draheim, MML, Director, Policy Research Labs and Jada Tillison-Love Porter, MML, Program Coordinator, Policy Research Labs. This document is intended to provide readily available resources and models to assist communities in adopting green infrastructure strategies.

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