A plain English explanation of this ACT planning and property term.
Impermeable surface means a surface that prevents or significantly restricts rainwater from entering the ground, causing increased stormwater runoff. Examples include roofs, concrete, asphalt, and conventional hard paving.
Impermeable surface means a hard surface that does not allow water to pass through, causing rainwater to flow across the surface into drains or other areas, such as concrete, sealed driveways, roads, and rooftops.