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NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space
My project is in the industrial area which allows building footprint not exceeding 66% of total site area. So, it means at least 34% of total site area belongs to opening space including roads, parking spaces, hardscape that may not satisfy the credit intent.
Should I include all "regulated" opening space, or include only landscape area (vegetated area), or use option 2 or 3 to document this credit?
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Ellen Mitchell
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April 22, 2015 - 3:02 pm
It sounds like if you have a requirement to have at least 34% open space, you will need to follow Case 1 and exceed that by 25%. The qualifying open space needs to be vegetated unless you also qualify for SSc2, in which case you can also count pedestrian hardscape.