Bill 070366

..Title 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. ..Body 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: * * * ( ) Building Area. The greatest horizontal area of a building above grade within the outside surface of exterior walls. * * * ( ) Eligible Roof Top Space. The total space on top of a building available to support a Green Roof, as certified by a structural engineer. * * * ( ) 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. * * * 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. _____________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2