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HB 1975 Green roofs; authorizes counties, cities, and towns, by ordinance, to grant incentives, etc.

Introduced by: R. Lee Ware, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Local incentives for green roofs.  Authorizes counties, cities, and towns to grant incentives or provide regulatory flexibility to encourage the use of green roofs in the construction, repair, or remodeling of residential and commercial buildings. The incentives or regulatory flexibility could include (i) a reduction in permit fees when green roofs are used, (ii) a streamlined process for the approval of building permits when green roofs are used, or (iii) a reduction in any gross receipts tax on green roof contractors as defined by the local ordinance.  This bill is identical to SB 1058.


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