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Jersey City Green and Solar Performance Standards

§ 345-41 Neighborhood Housing District, Section 10 Additional Coverage Standards states the following required performative roof ratio: When building coverage exceeds 65%, a green roof system, solar panel system, or combination thereof is required onsite equal to at least 10% of the lot area. Green roof trays and other similar green roof systems are acceptable.

Link:

  • Jersey City Zoning and Design Standards § 345-41 Neighborhood Housing District, Section 10

Policy Details:

Locale: Jersey City, New Jersey [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roofs, Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Combination Roof
Policy Type(s): Zoning

Citation:

Jersey City Zoning and Design Standards § 345-41 Neighborhood Housing District, Section 10

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