Chapter 15.26
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

Sections:

15.26.010    Title for citation.

15.26.020    Documents adopted by reference.

15.26.030    Amendments to the Green Building Standards Code.

15.26.040    GBSC Section 301.1 amended – Scope.

15.26.050    GBSC Section 304.1.2 added – Alternate methods.

15.26.060    GBSC Section 4.106.1 amended – General.

15.26.070    GBSC Section A5.106 amended – Storm water design.

15.26.080    GBSC Section A5.106.2.1, A5.106.2.2, A5.106.3, A5.106.3.1 and A5.106.3.2 deleted.

15.26.090    GBSC Section 4.408.1 amended – Construction waste reduction of at least 50 percent.

15.26.100    GBSC Section 5.408.1 amended – Construction waste diversion.

15.26.110    GBSC Sections A4.602 and A5.7 amended – Checklists.

15.26.010 Title for citation.

This chapter shall be known as the “green building standards code,” may be cited as such and will be referred to in this chapter as “this code.” (Ord. 1925 § 9 (Exh. H), 2010)

15.26.020 Documents adopted by reference.

The Green Building Standards Code, 2010 Edition, as set forth in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, published by the state of California is hereby adopted. (Ord. 1925 § 9 (Exh. H), 2010)

15.26.030 Amendments to the Green Building Standards Code.

The Green Building Standards Code adopted herein by reference is hereby amended by the following additional deletions and amendments thereto as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 1925 § 9 (Exh. H), 2010)

15.26.040 GBSC Section 301.1 amended – Scope.

Section 301.1 is amended to read:

Scope: Building shall be designed to include the green building measures specified as mandatory and Tier 1 in the application checklists contained in this code. Except as amended herein, measures identified as Tier 1 shall be required. Tier 2 voluntary green building measures are also included in the design and construction of structures covered by this code, however, are not required.

(Ord. 1925 § 9 (Exh. H), 2010)

15.26.050 GBSC Section 304.1.2 added – Alternate methods.

Section 304.1.2 is added to read:

Alternate Methods. As an alternative to achieving Tier 1 requirements, a project may instead achieve compliance through: (i) the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), (ii) Build It Green’s Green Point Rating System; or (iii) another recognized and approved third party green building standards and rating system. Equivalency to Tier 1 requirements shall be evaluated, detailed and certified by the design professional.

(Ord. 1925 § 9 (Exh. H), 2010)

15.26.060 GBSC Section 4.106.1 amended – General.

Section 4.106.1 is amended to read:

General: Preservation and use of the available natural resources shall be accomplished through evaluation and careful planning to minimize negative effects on the site and adjacent areas. Preservation of slopes, management of storm water drainage and erosion controls shall comply with this section, and the provisions of the Stormwater Management and Control Program (Municipal Code chapter 13.45).

(Ord. 1925 § 9 (Exh. H), 2010)

15.26.070 GBSC Section A5.106 amended – Storm water design.

Section A5.106 is amended to read:

A5.106.2 Storm water design. Design storm water runoff rate and quantity in conformance with state and regional requirements, and the city’s Stormwater Management and Control Program (Municipal Code Chapter 13.45).

(Ord. 1925 § 9 (Exh. H), 2010)

15.26.080 GBSC Section A5.106.2.1, A5.106.2.2, A5.106.3, A5.106.3.1 and A5.106.3.2 deleted.

Delete Sections A5.106.2.1, A5.106.2.2, A5.106.3, A5.106.3.1 and A5.106.3.2. (Ord. 1925 § 9 (Exh. H), 2010)

15.26.090 GBSC Section 4.408.1 amended – Construction waste reduction of at least 50 percent.

Section 4.408.1 is amended to read:

Construction waste reduction of at least 50 percent. “Regulated projects” as defined in Municipal Code Chapter 15.28 shall comply with the provisions of that chapter. Projects not regulated by said chapter shall comply with the provisions of this section.

(Ord. 1925 § 9 (Exh. H), 2010)

15.26.100 GBSC Section 5.408.1 amended – Construction waste diversion.

Section 5.408.1 is amended to read:

Construction waste diversion. “Regulated projects” as defined in Municipal Code Chapter 15.28 shall comply with the provisions of that chapter. Projects not regulated by said chapter shall comply with the provisions of this section.

(Ord. 1925 § 9 (Exh. H), 2010)

15.26.110 GBSC Sections A4.602 and A5.7 amended – Checklists.

Sections A4.602 (Residential Occupancies Application Checklist) and A5.7 (Application checklist for BSC) may be administratively amended by the Building Official as appropriate, to incorporate the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1925 § 9 (Exh. H), 2010)