The Denver green building requirement mandates new and renovated buildings over 25,000 square feet to have green roofs, with coverage increasing based on building size. The requirement allows combining green roofs with solar panels and aims to reduce urban heat islands, support wildlife, and lower emissions. Exemptions apply to smaller residential buildings, with penalties for non-compliance including fines and potential imprisonment.
Policy Details:
Locale: Denver, Colorado [West]
Climate zone: Zone 5B: Cool Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Policy Type(s): City Code
Citation:
Denver Code of Ordinances Sections 10-300 to 10-309




