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Chicago, IL Density Bonuses for Green Roofs
Resource Type:
Regulations
Title: Chicago, IL Density Bonuses for Green Roofs
Topics:
Density
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
State:
Illinois
Year (of adoption, publication, etc.) :
2021
Jurisdiction Type:
Municipal
Municipality:
City Of Chicago
Community Type Applicable to:
Urban | |
Abstract
Green roofs are periodically inspected by the Department of Zoning. The floor area bonus for qualifying green roofs is calculated as follows: Bonus FAR = (area of roof landscaping in excess of 50% of net roof area ÷ lot area) × 0.30 × Base FAR.
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