Florida Native Plant Society Landscape Handbook
This model ordinance is intended to be used by local governments that wish to adopt or amend their existing landscape ordinance to encourage or require the use of appropriate native vegetation in all landscaped areas. The pdf or Word document provides sample language that can be adopted (in whole or in part) by a local government that wants to promote these goals and acquire the benefits of appropriate native landscaping.
Model Ordinances for Aquatic Resource Protection
This section provides examples of both real-world and model ordinances that can be used to guide future growth while safeguarding local natural resources. Provided by the Stormwater Manager’s Resource Center.
Form-Based Codes Institute Resource page
This site provides information on what Form-Based Codes are as well as sample codes and a SmartCode template communities can use. Form-Based Codes are a method of regulating development to achieve a specific urban form. They create a predictable public realm by controlling physical form primarily, and land uses secondarily, through city or county regulations.
 
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