UPPER PENINSULA ZONING: INCENTIVE OPTIONS APPLICATION
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (TRC)
CITY
OF CHARLESTON 843.724.3781
Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability
2 George Street, Charleston, SC 29401 www.charleston-sc.gov
The applicant and/or owner must complete this application below for all projects in the Upper Peninsula Zoning District that are also utilizing
Incentive Options to seek height and density bonuses. A separate application shall be completed for each building within a project seeking
bonuses. One copy of the completed application(s) must be submitted for zoning review along with the TRC 1st Review application (not Pre-
App), and each subsequent TRC submittal thereafter for tracking changes as necessary. Applicants are encouraged to finalize Incentive
Options prior to TRC Final Approval or staff may require the project return to TRC if further review of changes is deemed necessary.
Applicants shall anticipate providing documentation to verify implementation of Incentive Options which could also require field inspections.
Project Name and City I.D.: Project Address:
Applicant Name and Email: Building Name (only needed if more than one building per project):
Table 1: Incentive Options
COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
OFFICE USE ONLY
Incentive
Options
Description
Point
Value
Max.
Points
Points
Seeking
Description.
Include pertinent amounts,
units, square footage, etc.,
Points Approved
Per Final TRC Review
(points, initial & date)
Points Verified After
Inspection/Implementation
(points, initial & date)
1
Stormwater
Mgmt.
Decrease Stormwater Runoff
and Impervious Surfaces
2 2
2
Vegetated
Green Roof
Vegetated Green Roof
(greater of, 700 ft
2
or 30%)
1
2
Vegetated Green Roof
(greater of, 1,500 ft
2
or 60%)
2
3
Building
Certification
Programs
LEED Silver 2
8 LEED Gold or Charleston RISES 6
LEED Platinum 8
4
Mobility
and
Transp.
Alternative Transportation (EV
Stations and/or Car Share)
1 1
Exceptional Bicycle Parking
and Facilities
1 1
Contribute to Mobility
Improvement Fund
Greater of: $25k or $.60/GSF
can pursue
for ≤ 50%
of points
_______________GSF
_______________Total / point
_______________Total / ___ pts $________________ Fee PD
5
Renewable
Energy
Renewable Energy (5 kW) 1
2
Renewable Energy (12 kW) 2
6
Outdoor
Public
Space
Quality Outdoor Public
Space: ≥ 2,500 < 5,000 ft
2
1-2
4
Quality Outdoor Public
Space: ≥ 5,000 ft
2
< 20,000 ft
2
2-3
Quality Outdoor Public
Space: ≥ 20,000 ft
2
3-4
7
Workforce
Housing
Workforce Housing 60% AMI:
greater of 10 units or 5%
2
9
rental
____ %WH units at _____ % AMI
Workforce Housing 80/120%
AMI: greater of 15 units or 10%
3
rental owner occupied
____ %WH units at _____ % AMI
Workforce Housing 80/120%
AMI: greater of 25 units or 15%
4
rental owner occupied
____ %WH units at _____ % AMI
Total Points Seek
ing
Total Points
Approved/Verified
Table 2: Building Height and Density Bonuses COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
OFFICE USE ONLY
Building Height Density Points Required Bonus Seeking (select one)
Bonus Approved (Corresponds to Total Points Verified) / Notes
four (4) stories 26.4 units/acre zero (0) 4 4
five (5) stories not regulated five (5) 5 5
six (6) stories not regulated six (6) 6 6
seven (7) stories not regulated seven (7) 7 7
eight (8) stories not regulated eight (8) 8 8
nine (9) stories not regulated nine (9) 9 9
ten (10) stories not regulated ten (10) 10 10
eleven (11) stories not regulated eleven (11) 11 11
twelve (12) stories not regulated ≥ twelve (12) 12 12
I here
by acknowledge by my signature below that this form is accurate and my signature also confirms that I represent all legal owner(s) of the subject
property. I understand that additional information or clarification may be requested during the review process prior to approval, and will submit
appropriate documentation and allow inspections of incentive options as requested by City staff. I understand Incentive Options shall be in place and
verified by City staff prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy.
Applicant’s signature: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Date:_______________________________________
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