GREEN ROOF
Kansas City Zoning and Development Code § 88-810-686
in effect88-810-686 - GREEN ROOF
A green roof, also known as a vegetated or living roof, is a roofing system with a layer of vegetation planted over a waterproofing system, containing a drainage system, and designed to be structurally sound and capable of supporting the weight' of the growing medium and vegetation. Green roofs include cool roofs that reflect more sunlight than traditional roofs through light-colored coatings or materials with high thermal emittance, and blue roofs that collect rainwater and slowly release it back into the atmosphere, helping to manage stormwater runoff and reduce strain on sewage systems may be used in place of a green roof.
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(Ord. No. 251031, § 9, 1-15-2026)
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/zoning_and_development_code?nodeId=ZODECOKAMI_800_SERIESTEME_88-810DE_88-810-686GRROFetched: 10/28/2026
