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NC-v4 SSc3:Open space

Wetlands as open space?

"For projects that achieve a density of 1.5 floor-area ratio (FAR), and are physically accessible, extensive or intensive vegetated roofs can be used toward the minimum 25% vegetation requirement, and qualifying roof-based physically accessible paving areas can be used toward credit compliance. Wetlands or naturally designed ponds may count as open space if the side slope gradients average 1:4 (vertical: horizontal) or less and are vegetated."
 

Does this mean that the 1:4 slope restriction applies ONLY to those projects with a 1.5 FAR (and no more, no less)? Common sense tells me "no"...but...
Any insight, anyone?

thanks in advance.

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Mon, 12/01/2025 - 19:27

Hi Deborah,The wetland slope aspect is separate from the FAR statement.

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