A Review of Green Roof Laws and Policies

February 2019

By: New York University School of Law

https://guarinicenter.org/a-review-of-green-roof-laws-policies/
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Green Stormwater Infrastructure

This report provides an overview of common regulations for promoting green roofs. It highlights the six most common approaches:

  1. Green Roof Mandates
  2. Sustainability Mandates
  3. Rebates, Tax Abatements, & Refunds
  4. Zoning Incentives
  5. Grant & Loan Programs
  6. Reduction in Stormwater Charges

The report also includes a table of international cities using these six approaches to promote green roofs.