WSW Model Ordinances
Updated Revised Water Supply Watershed Protection Model Ordinance
On March 9, 2023, the Updated Draft Water Supply Watershed Model Ordinance was approved by the Environmental Management Commission (EMC).
Summary of Changes in the Updated Revised Model Ordinance:
- Article 100: Some definitions added and some changed to improve clarity
- Articles 200 and 300: Minor changes to improve clarity
- Article 400: Allowed/Not Allowed Use table and Density Average section added, Density and Built-Upon Area table updated per 2019 rules
- Articles 500 and 600: Minor changes to improve clarity
- Organization: Definitions section moved from end to beginning, footnotes consolidated and moved to end
Previous Model Ordinance
- Main Body (replaced by the updated revised model ordinance)
- Appendix A - (i) Application for Watershed Subdivision Approval, (ii) Application for a Watershed Protection Permit
- Appendix B - Watershed Review Board (Board of Adjustment)Rules of Procedure, Appeals, and Variances
Appendix C - High Density Requirements
These appendices can still be used in conjunction with the updated revised ordinance, although they need to be updated and revised as well.
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