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Committees approve stricter green-roof and rooftop-use standards in Annapolis comp-plan ordinance
Summary
Joint Rules and Environmental Matters committees approved Amendment 5 to O-1425, adding green-roof performance standards, rooftop-accessory structure design rules and a prohibition on enclosed habitable rooftop spaces while allowing limited outdoor dining, with staff generally supportive.
Madam Chair of the joint Rules and Environmental Matters committees announced on Oct. 3 that both committees had recommended Amendment 5 to O-1425, the ordinance implementing the Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040, after detailed debate on green-roof and rooftop-use standards.
The amendment, sponsored by Alderman Savage, adds a definition and performance standards for green roofs in the Historic District — including requirements for stormwater retention and attenuation, thermal performance, structural waterproofing, reversibility so roofs can be removed without damaging historic fabric, visibility limits so plantings do not project above rooflines visible from public rights-of-way, irrigation/drainage standards and maintenance obligations for property owners. "This section of the amendment is very well put together and I think would be very workable for us," said Chris Kubiak, senior planning staff, who described the approach as "technically…
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