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Committees adopt green‑roof, rooftop design and approval standards for Dock Street area
Summary
Alderman Savage’s Amendment 5, adding green‑roof definitions, design and maintenance standards and limits on enclosed habitable rooftop structures in the Dock Street historic overlay, was recommended favorably by both committees after staff said standards were technically sound and a drafting change was made from 'covered' to 'enclosed'.
The Rules and Environmental Matters committees recommended favorably Amendment 5 to O‑1425, which establishes green‑roof performance standards and rooftop accessory‑structure design rules intended primarily for the Dock Street historic overlay and downtown downtown overlay areas.
Sponsor Alderman Savage said the amendment incorporates Planning Commission recommendations and adds specificity on green‑roof definitions, drainage and maintenance, and on accessory structures such as guardrails, screenings and cladding. Planning staff — including Chris Kubiak and…
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