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Boston Zoning Code Article 37

Under Article 37 of the Boston Zoning Code large building projects ” shall be LEED Certifiable under the most appropriate LEED building rating system.” § 37-4. The article also allows for some of the points that would be needed for certification to be obtained from practices specifically enumerated in an appendix to the chapter, which include an option to obtain credit for green stormwater infrastructure.

Link:

  • Boston, Mass. Zoning Code Art. 37

Policy Details:

Locale: Boston, Massachusetts [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Roof
Policy Type(s): Zoning, City Code

Citation:

Boston, Mass. Zoning Code Art. 37

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