9-13-27: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 501.3.3.2 (5.3.3.2), GREENFIELD SITES:

Repeal section 501.3.3.2 (5.3.3.2), Greenfield Sites, and replace with the following:

   501.3.3.2 (5.3.3.2) Greenfield Sites. A minimum of 15% of the site shall be retained with existing native plants and/or adapted plants, or be redeveloped as vegetated area, or have a combination of both. Such vegetated areas can include bioretention facilities, rain gardens, filter strips, grass swales, vegetated level spreaders, constructed wetlands, planters, and open space with plantings.

   A minimum of 60% of the vegetated area shall consist of biodiverse planting of native plants, adaptive plants, and/or low water use vegetation, other than turfgrass.

      Exception: The following areas shall not be included in the 60% calculations: dedicated sports/athletic fields, recreational fields, parks, golf courses, driving ranges, areas dedicated for production of food for human consumption, burial grounds, vegetated pavers, minimum fire lanes required by the jurisdiction, and similar at the discretion of the code official.

(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)