The City of Tamarac is already a green city. The City has been proactive in ensuring that the Tamarac of today can sustain itself tomorrow and farther into the future. The City currently employs a host of measures that are aimed at sustainability and conservation.

Ordinances

• Tree preservation ordinance
• Regulate impervious parking surfaces
• Septic system replacement ordinance
• Rain sensor ordinance
• Landscaping ordinance
• Mixed Use Ordinance

Resolutions

Resolution NO. R-2007-191 (Pursue measures to become a “Green Local Government”)

Park Sites

• Approximately 327.3 acres of parks, open space, and recreational sites. This represents nearly 5.5 acres per 1,000 people based on the 2007 population of 59,949
• Bicycle security at public amenities
• Energy efficient lighting and controls at outdoor facilities
• Geothermal pool heaters to reduce energy consumption and gas emissions
• Canal water used  for irrigation of the City’s two (2) newest park development projects