Newington
Recommended Actions
The actions below are not meant to be exhaustive but reflect a menu of prioritized recommendations for communities. Actions are directly related to the questions found on the PREPA assessment forms and reflects both regulatory and non-regulatory actions. PREP is committed to assisting communities and is requesting proposals for the 2021 PREPA Grant Program from municipalities and partnering organizations for projects resulting in achievement or significant progress toward achievement of one or more of the following recommended actions.
The actions below are not meant to be exhaustive but reflect a menu of prioritized recommendations for communities. Actions are directly related to the questions found on the PREPA assessment forms and reflects both regulatory and non-regulatory actions. PREP is committed to assisting communities and is requesting proposals for the 2021 PREPA Grant Program from municipalities and partnering organizations for projects resulting in achievement or significant progress toward achievement of one or more of the following recommended actions.
Increase buffers to 100' for all waterbodies
Increase septic system and primary structure setbacks to 100' for 1st-4th order streams
Adopt a Coastal Hazards Master Plan Chapter
Adopt a 10% effective impervious cover cap for new and redevelopment
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