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Table 1. Points for percentage of area restored

Restored area	Zero lot line	Points
20% of previously disturbed area	10%	1
40% of previously disturbed area	20%	2

Soil restoration Restore all on-site soils disturbed by previous development and soils disturbed by current construction activities that will serve as a final vegetated area. Any imported soils must be reused in a way comparable to their original function and may not include the following:

• Soils defined regionally by the Natural Resources Conservation Service web soil survey (or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.) as prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland of statewide or local importance.

• Soils from other greenfield sites.

• Sphagnum peat moss or organic amendments that contain sphagnum peat.

Engineered growing medium for vegetated roofs are exempt from the soil restoration requirements.

Vegetation restoration Plant native and adapted vegetation that is not currently listed as invasive and includes the following:

• At least 10 species native or adapted to the project’s EPA Level III ecoregion (or local equivalent for projects outside of the U.S.).

• Minimum of two of the following categories: trees, shrubs, and ground cover. Zero lot line projects are exempt from this requirement.

• At least 110 square feet (10 square meters) consisting of native flowering plants appropriate for local pollinators. Plants must be in groupings of at least 10 square feet (one square meter). Designate the pollinator habitat area with signage.

AND/OR

Option 2. Bird-friendly Glass (1 point)

Glass used below specified heights on the exterior of the building and site must have a maximum threat factor of 30, as defined in the American Bird Conservancy’s Threat Factor Database.

This applies to all glass, including spandrel glass, when located:

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