1. The Preliminary Regulating Plan shall demonstrate compliance with the

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting · 2026-07-16 · agenda_item

This item concerns proposed regulations for a flow way system, including requirements for pedestrian and bicycle trails, littoral zones, and native vegetation buffers. Specific standards are outlined for the width and design of these areas, as well as navigability for non-motorized watercraft. The proposal includes establishing a minimum of twenty square feet of vegetated littoral zone and twenty square feet of upland buffer per linear foot of shoreline. Additionally, two stormwater treatment lakes will require ten feet of littoral zone and ten feet of native upland buffer per linear foot of shoreline. This item is currently under review by the Planning & Zoning Commission. The project would involve site preparation, grading, installation of native vegetation, and potentially construction of trails, all related to water management and shoreline stabilization. Contractors specializing in site preparation, grading, landscaping, and potentially trail construction could find opportunities. Suppliers of native plants and erosion control materials may also be involved. Early engagement before final plans and permits are issued could provide a competitive advantage.

square ft. of vegetated and functional littoral zone

20 sq ft per linear foot of shoreline

square ft. of upland buffer

20 sq ft per linear foot of shoreline

percent of total shoreline buffered by a minimum width of upland habitat

50 %

minimum width of upland habitat

20 ft

percent of shoreline designed as a wide littoral zone habitat

25 %

width of wide littoral zone habitat

60 ft

littoral zone for stormwater treatment lakes

10 ft

native upland buffer for stormwater treatment lakes

10 ft