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Lowell District-Specific Zoning Flexibility for Green Roofs

Lowell’s zoning code provides, within the Hamilton Canal District Form-Based Code, that green roof equipment is exempted from otherwise-applicable rules mandating 10ft. setbacks and other visual criteria relating to rooftops.

Link:

  • Lowell, Mass. Zoning Code § 10.3

Policy Details:

Locale: Lowell, Massachusetts [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roof
Policy Type(s): City Code, Zoning

Citation:

Lowell, Mass. Zoning Code § 10.3

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