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NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space
We are working on a project that has a void deck, so that there is vegetation at the ground level 'under' the building, so at the same location as the building footprint.
Would this type of vegetated 'open' space comply?
Also, this project is in a dense development, but is however developed on a non-previously contructed site (so it does not comply with SS c.2). Just to confirm, even in this case it is not possible to take in account green roofs for SSc5.2?
Thanks
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Ellen Mitchell
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November 27, 2012 - 9:51 am
I don't know if there is precedence to support this issue one way or another, but I would be inclined to think that the area under the deck could count if it is vegetated and open to the elements. It may be one of those instances where you need to just submit it and see what comes back.
Also, for SS2, your site can be considered previously developed if it has ever been graded or otherwise altered by human activity (maybe infastructure piping placed below). It seems plausable that your site would have had some sort of alteration if it is in a densely developed area. But if not, you are correct that you cannot include the green roof square footage in your calculations for SS5.2.