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// CODE SNIPPET

A5.104.1 Reduce Development Footprint and Optimize Open Space

California Green Building Standards Code 2019 > A5 Nonresidential Voluntary Measures > A5.104 Site Preservation > A5.104.1 Reduce Development Footprint and Optimize Open Space
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Optimize open space on the project site in accordance with Sections A5.104.1.1, A5.104.1.2 or A5.104.1.3.

A5.104.1.1 Local Zoning Requirement in Place

Exceed the zoning's open space requirement for vegetated open space on the site by 25 percent.

A5.104.1.2 No Local Zoning Requirement in Place

Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building equal to the building footprint area.

A5.104.1.3 No Open Space Required in Zoning Ordinance

Provide vegetated open space equal to 20 percent of the total project site area.

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