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Richmond Ordinance Streamlining Approvals for Green Roof Construction

This Richmond ordinance establishes a streamlined permitting process that ensures plans with vegetated and solar roofs will be reviewed within 15 business days of submission.

Link:

  • City of Richmond Code of Ordinances Section 5.15

Policy Details:

Locale: Richmond, Virginia [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roof
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

City of Richmond Code of Ordinances Section 5.15

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