Permeable pavement, also known as porous or pervious pavement, is a hard surface that allows water to infiltrate the ground. It improves water quality by filtering rainwater and reduces stormwater runoff volume. Additionally, permeable pavement helps keep areas cool in the summer, making it an excellent choice for managing runoff in highly paved regions. However, due to its unique properties, certain activities, such as those shown below, are prohibited on permeable pavements:

• Sanding of the street surface
• Seal coating of the street surface
• Resurfacing/paving of the street surface
• Power washing the pavement surface
• Storage of mulch or soil
• Storage of snow piles
• Storage of heavy loads

Please contact the Blueprint Columbus at (614) 645-1253 or blueprint@columbus.gov for any questions or to report an issue.