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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-102, entitled "Definitions," and creating a new Section 14-114 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sustainable Zoning," to require certain buildings to have a green roof, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHIILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 14-102 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Definitions," is hereby amended to add the following definitions, the existing definitions to be renumbered accordingly:
§14-102. Definitions.
In Chapters 14-100 through 14-1800 inclusive, the following general definitions shall apply: In this section, the following definitions apply:
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( ) Building Area. The greatest horizontal area of a building above grade within the outside surface of exterior walls.
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( ) Eligible Roof Top Space. The total space on top of a building available to support a Green Roof, as certified by a structural engineer.
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( ) Green Roof. An addition to a roof that supports living vegetation and includes a synthetic, high quality waterproof membrane, drainage layer, soil layer and light weight medium plants.
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SECTION 2. A new Section 14-114 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sustainable Zoning", is hereby enacted, to read as follows:
§14-114. Sustainable Zoning.
(1) A building occupying a minimum Building Area of 90,000 square feet shall have a Green Roof that covers at least 75% of the eligible roof top space, regardless of the class of district where the building is located.
(2) No variance shall be granted from this Section except where the denial of a variance would affect an unconstitutional taking.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final approval.
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