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NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space
Hello -
We have two landscaped detention basins on our site. Their slopes are vegetated, but exceed the 1:4 ratio. The bottom of the basins are landscaped and have a pedestrian bridge over them. They are in keeping with the ideals of open space. Can we count the bottom of the basins in the calculations or must they be excluded along with the slopes?
Thank you -
Candice
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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March 6, 2014 - 2:38 pm
Candice, I would say not, because the LEED credit language seems to address this situation directly, and excludes those spaces entirely, not just the slopes. I see your argument, so if you want to submit a CIR, you might get a favorable ruling, but I would say that just reading the credit language, this is not allowed.