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Low Impact Development
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    • Why did the city of Los Angeles adopt LID standards and practices?
    • Which developments are required to follow the LID ordinance?
    • Which developments are not required to follow the LID ordinance?
    • How is LID different from the Standard Urban Mitigation Plan (SUSMP)?
    • How does the LID Ordinance affect my project?
    • What will be asked of developments that employ LID for large scale projects (4 units or more)?
    • What is the Plan Approval Process?
    • What is the Inspection Process for LID?
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    • Broadway Neighborhood Greenway Project
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