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Water Quality Buffers

New development and significant redevelopment sites are required to preserve water quality buffers along Metro’s community waters, which include streams, rivers, springs, lakes, ponds, and wetlands. Please see Metro’s Stormwater Management Manual, Volume 1, Section 6.9 for additional information.

    Buffer Signs

    graphic: Stream Buffer Sign, text:: stream buffer, do not disturb, Metro Nashville Stormwater NPDES Department, 880-2420Buffer signs may be purchased from a variety of sign vendors.  Please make certain the company is using our approved artwork and the specifications below.  If they do not have the artwork, please have them contact Rebecca Dohn @ 615-880-2420 or rebecca.dohn@nashville.gov

    Description:

    • 12" X 18" white 0.063 aluminum
    • Black and kelley green copy
    • Single sided
    • Sign to be mounted to post at top and bottom with stainless steel hardware

    Post Description:

    • 6' galvanized U-channel or 4" x 4" pressure treated lumber post
    • 2' below grade
    • 4' above grade