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<br /> be applied in most circumstances,with or with- Consider the goals of public access and VOL 33,No.9
<br /> out the framework of a state program. recreation.A completely vegetated buffer in Zoning Practice is a monthly publication of the
<br /> Inventory and classify water features urban areas,especially downtown riverfronts, American Planning Association.Subscriptions are
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<br /> types such as fens may need higher levels of higher standards.Many ordinances allow Morley,AICP,Editors;Julie Von Bergen,Senior
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