To achieve Smart Location and Linkage Credit. Steep Slope Protection, what possible percentage of the site could be developed?

An undeveloped five acres (two hectare) site has a two-acre (0.8 hectare) area sloping al 50%.

To achieve Smart Location and Linkage Credit. Steep Slope Protection, what possible percentage of the site could be developed?

A. 50%

B. 65%

C. 75%

D. 90%

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The Smart Location and Linkage Credit for Steep Slope Protection aims to protect steep slopes from development to prevent erosion, habitat destruction, and other environmental impacts. For a site with a significant portion of steep slopes, such as the described 2-acre area at a 50% slope, LEED ND guidelines typically allow only a smaller percentage of the site to be developed. In this scenario, 50% of the site may be developed, which corresponds to option A.

Reference: LEED v4 Neighborhood Development Guide: This document outlines the requirements for protecting steep slopes and the allowable percentage of development based on slope severity (USGBC, LEED v4 Neighborhood Development Current Version).

LEED Reference Guide for Neighborhood Development: Provides detailed criteria for determining allowable development on steep slopes and the associated credits (USGBC, LEED Reference Guide for Neighborhood Development).