Austin Green Roof Density Bonus Program

Under Austin’s green roof community benefit program a project may achieve bonus area by providing green roofs. The amount of bonus area is calculated as a portion of total roof area excluding mechanical equipment, photovoltaic panels, swimming pools, and skylights. If the green roof fails to meet the Vegetated (“Green”) Roof Performance Standards for more than 180 consecutive days or for 180 days in any 365 day period, the owner must pay into the Downtown Open Space Fund the applicable development bonus fee for the bonus area initially granted for this community benefit.