(a) The installation and construction of a green roof system shall be subject to the following development and design standards:
(1) The applicant shall submit documentation demonstrating that the roof can support the additional load of plants, soil, and retained water, and that an adequate soil depth will be provided for plants to thrive.
(2) The applicant shall submit documentation demonstrating that the required green roof system components are present in the design of the system.
(3) The applicant may request that similar industry accepted design component or construction method be substituted for a required component referred to in the illustration below.
(4) The request to substitute a required green roof system component must be accompanied by supporting documentation indicating that the proposed substitution meets or exceeds the intended design or construction result as referred to in the illustration below.
Green Roof System Components
Illustration identifying the required components for a green roof system.
(b) Building Permit Required. A building permit and zoning permit shall be obtained for any green roof system prior to installation or usage.
(Ord. 2022-24. Passed 5-24-22.)