Presenter
Presented by Mr. Bodack
Title
Supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, by adding a new sub section 915.04, entitled, "Sustainable Development Bonuses."
Body
Be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, is hereby supplemented by adding a new sub section 915.04, entitled, "Sustainable Development Bonuses," as follows:
915.04 Sustainable Development Bonuses
915.04.A Purpose
Green buildings improve air and water quality, reduce solid waste, conserve natural resources, reduce operation costs, optimize life-cycle economic performance and minimize the strain on local infrastructure. Given that buildings are responsible for a large portion energy and resource use, the provisions of this section are intended to promote sustainable developments that reduce the impact of the built environment in the City of Pittsburgh.
915.04.B Applicability
The following bonuses for Sustainable Development may be permitted in all non-residential zoning districts. These bonuses may not be applied in addition to any other height or FAR bonus or exception. These bonuses may not be applied in addition to any additional height of FAR variances or special exceptions granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. These bonuses may not be granted where the Residential Compatibility Standards apply.
915.04.C Special Definitions
LEED Certified Building: shall mean a building certified, under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program of the United States Green Building Council, that meets LEED standards for either New Construction and Major Renovation Projects or Core and Shell Projects.
915.04.D Floor area and height Bonuses
In the event that a building or structure is determined, per Section 915.04.E, to be an appropriately located LEED Certified building, the maximum floor area may exceed the floor area ratios specified for the applicable base zoning district, but shall not exceed an additional twenty percent (20%) floor area. Also, in the event that a building or structure is determined, per Section 915.04.E, to be a LEED Certified building, the maximum height of the building or structure may exceed the permitted height of the base zoning district, but shall not exceed an additional twenty percent (20%) of the permitted height.
915.04.E Review Process
1) For all non-residential zoning districts, except the LNC Zoning District, the floor area and height bonus of this Section may be permitted as an Administrator's Exception.
2) In the LNC Zoning District, the approval of the floor area and height bonus of this Section shall require the approval of a Project Development Plan by the Planning Commission after a public hearing.
915.04.F Lien Insurance
As a condition of any floor area and height bonus of this section, the applicant shall be required to provide a lien in an amount equal to the value of the bonus. This lien shall be calculated on the square footage of the additional space provided by the bonus multiplied by $100 (One-Hundred) per square foot.