§ 5-15. Streamlined process for approval of building permits when green roofs are used.

The purpose of this section is to grant incentives and provide regulatory flexibility to encourage the use of green roofs in the construction, repair, or remodeling of residential and commercial buildings. For purposes of this section, the term "green roof" has the meaning ascribed to it by Code of Virginia, § 58.1-3852. This section applies to all building permit and associated plumbing, electrical and mechanical permit applications when green roofs are used in the construction, repair, or remodeling of residential and commercial buildings. The Commissioner of Buildings shall complete review of all building permit applications to which this section applies within ten business days following submittal thereof to the Commissioner of Buildings, provided the application is complete upon submittal. The Commissioner of Buildings shall complete review of all plumbing, electrical and mechanical permit applications associated with building permit applications to which this section applies within five business days following submittal thereof to the Commissioner of Buildings, provided the application is complete upon submittal. The respective ten business day and five business day periods shall be extended by the time an applicant takes to respond to plan review comments or to comply with any instructions from the Commissioner of Buildings necessary to properly act upon the application. As required by Code of Virginia, § 58.1-3852, all buildings to which the expedited review process set forth in this section applies shall use green roofs.

(Code 2004, § 14-16; Ord. No. 2012-201-199, § 1, 11-26-2012)

(Code 2004, § 14-16; Ord. No. 2012-201-199, § 1, 11-26-2012)