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Sacramento Height Bonus of Green Roofs

Under section 17.706.050 of the Sacramento City Code, a development project that incorporates a green roof or rooftop farm is eligible for a height bonus of 10% of the otherwise allowable height. In order to qualify, the green roof or rooftop farm must cover greater than 50% of the net roof area, among other conditions.

Link:

  • Sacramento, California City Code § 17.706.050

Policy Details:

Locale: Sacramento, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3B: Warm Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roofs
Policy Type(s): Zoning, City Code, Financial Incentive

Citation:

Sacramento, California City Code § 17.706.050

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