Overlay Zoning to Protect Surface Waters

Planning Commissioners Journal, Spring 2004

By: Joel Russell, Land Use Attorney, PlannersWeb.com

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Environmentally Sensitive Area

This article discusses why overlay zones are a useful tool for water resource protection. It provides an example of what steps to take to develop an overlay zone, including identifying boundaries, setting standards and creating a site review process. The article also lists non-zoning approaches for water resource protection, including public education, acquisition, and reviewing development patterns.