CITY OF SANTA CRUZ

GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM

PRESENTED TO THE

City Council

October 25, 2005

Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact

of Buildingsof Buildings**

•• 65.2% of total U.S. electricity consumption65.2% of total U.S. electricity consumption

•• > 36% of total U.S. primary energy use> 36% of total U.S. primary energy use

•• 30% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions30% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions

•• 136 million tons of construction and demolition 136 million tons of construction and demolition

waste in the U.S. (approx. 2.8 lbs/person/day) waste in the U.S. (approx. 2.8 lbs/person/day)

•• 12% of potable water in the U.S. 12% of potable water in the U.S.

•• 40% (3 billion tons annually) of raw materials 40% (3 billion tons annually) of raw materials

use globallyuse globally

* Commercial and residential* Commercial and residential

Our Landfills Are Filling UpOur Landfills Are Filling Up

�� Most construction Most construction waste ends up in waste ends up in land fills.land fills.

�� An average 2000 An average 2000 s.f. house sends s.f. house sends 8000 pounds of 8000 pounds of waste to the dump.waste to the dump.

�� All 3 county landfills All 3 county landfills are estimated for are estimated for closure between closure between 2020 and 2040.2020 and 2040.

However, recycling efforts are However, recycling efforts are

beginning to pay offbeginning to pay off�� Intensive recycling of Intensive recycling of

usable materials is usable materials is extending the life of extending the life of our landfills.our landfills.

�� Much of the Much of the construction waste construction waste can be recycled or can be recycled or donated to charity.donated to charity.

�� Facilities need to gear Facilities need to gear up for more recycling.up for more recycling.

Where do our utility costs go?Where do our utility costs go?

�� There are many There are many

variations to the the variations to the the

cost of utilities, but cost of utilities, but

generally the average generally the average

cost per month for a cost per month for a

2000 sq. foot house 2000 sq. foot house

olderolder than 10 years of than 10 years of

age are as shown in age are as shown in

the graph.the graph.

$0$20$40$60$80

$100$120$140$160$180

Average

Cost Per

Month

Gas

Electric

Where do our utility costs go?Where do our utility costs go?

�� A newer version of A newer version of

the same size house the same size house

now includes now includes

installation of more installation of more

efficient appliances efficient appliances

and water using and water using

devices, such as low devices, such as low

flow toilets, flow toilets,

lavatories, showers lavatories, showers

and so forth. and so forth.

$0

$20

$40

$60

$80

$100

$120

$140

Gas

Electric

Where do our utility costs go?Where do our utility costs go?

�� Water usage has Water usage has

been affected been affected

dramatically in the dramatically in the

last few years. Prior last few years. Prior

to requirements of to requirements of

low flow fixtures the low flow fixtures the

average monthly average monthly

use was about use was about

7,670 gallons per 7,670 gallons per

month per dwelling month per dwelling

(88 gpp/d) in Santa (88 gpp/d) in Santa

Cruz. Cruz.

Where do our utility costs go?Where do our utility costs go?

�� Today the average Today the average

use for a single family use for a single family

dwelling is about dwelling is about

6,830 gallons per 6,830 gallons per

month (78 gpp/d). month (78 gpp/d).

This is a reduction of This is a reduction of

nearly 10%. Individual nearly 10%. Individual

new homes use even new homes use even

less.less.

So What Are Some of the New So What Are Some of the New

Requirements?Requirements?�� Building codes are mandated by Federal, Building codes are mandated by Federal,

State and Local Governments.State and Local Governments.

�� Code regulators have taken dramatic Code regulators have taken dramatic

steps in recent years to not only make steps in recent years to not only make

buildings safer in fires and earthquakes, buildings safer in fires and earthquakes,

and to improve accessibility, but be more and to improve accessibility, but be more

efficient in the use of energy consuming efficient in the use of energy consuming

products.products.

What is now mandated by the What is now mandated by the

State to conserve energy?State to conserve energy?�� Mandatory Mandatory

requirements vary requirements vary

from state to state, from state to state,

however in California however in California

there are a variety of there are a variety of

energy saving energy saving

features which must features which must

be built into new be built into new

homes and homes and

businesses.businesses.

What is now mandated by the What is now mandated by the

State to conserve energy?State to conserve energy?�� All new homes and All new homes and

businesses now businesses now

include:include:

�� Minimum insulationMinimum insulation

�� Energy efficient Energy efficient

heating and coolingheating and cooling..

�� High efficiency High efficiency

fenestration fenestration

products.products.

�� Special Special

commercial lighting commercial lighting

systems.systems.

�� High efficiency High efficiency

water heaters.water heaters.

(State buildings (State buildings

must derive at least must derive at least

60% of water 60% of water

heating energy from heating energy from

solar.)solar.)

�� Electronic ignitersElectronic igniters

�� Severe restrictions Severe restrictions

on electric on electric

resistance heating.resistance heating.

�� Caulked and Caulked and

gasketed building gasketed building

joints.joints.

�� Special duct Special duct

installation methods.installation methods.

�� Sealed fireplace air Sealed fireplace air

intakes.intakes.

�� Hot water piping Hot water piping

insulation.insulation.

�� Water conserving fixturesWater conserving fixtures..

�� Water pressure Water pressure

regulators.regulators.

�� High efficiency lighting.High efficiency lighting.

Ok, So Our Newer Buildings Ok, So Our Newer Buildings

Are Now More Energy Are Now More Energy

Efficient By Using Up To 35 % Efficient By Using Up To 35 %

Less Energy Than Buildings Less Energy Than Buildings

More Than Ten Years Old.More Than Ten Years Old.

What now?What now?

What about Green Building?What about Green Building?

��The City Council recognized the value The City Council recognized the value

in creating a responsible Green in creating a responsible Green

Building Program.Building Program.

The Planning Commission was directed The Planning Commission was directed

to establish a working committee to to establish a working committee to

develop a program for the city.develop a program for the city.

So, in 2002So, in 2002

The The

GREEN BUILDING GREEN BUILDING

WORKING GROUPWORKING GROUP

was establishedwas established

What is Green Building?What is Green Building?

�� A Green Building:A Green Building:

�� 1) Minimizes it1) Minimizes it’’s impact on the s impact on the

environment.environment.

�� 2)2) Effectively utilizes natural resources.Effectively utilizes natural resources.

�� 3)3) Provides a safe, nonProvides a safe, non--toxic work or live toxic work or live

space, andspace, and

�� 4)4) Reduces the need for expensive Reduces the need for expensive

services and utilities.services and utilities.

So, Who Are Some of The So, Who Are Some of The

Players?Players?�� U.S Green Building CouncilU.S Green Building Council

�� Forest Stewardship CouncilForest Stewardship Council

�� Rainforest AllianceRainforest Alliance

�� Sustainable Forest InitiativeSustainable Forest Initiative

�� World Business Council for Sustainable World Business Council for Sustainable

DevelopmentDevelopment

�� Local, State and FederalLocal, State and Federal

�� CA Energy CommissionCA Energy Commission

Philosophy Philosophy

of of

Green BuildingGreen Building

Optimize the SiteOptimize the Site’’s Potentials Potential

�� Min. development Min. development on open space.on open space.

�� Improve erosion Improve erosion control methodscontrol methods

�� Minimize habitat Minimize habitat disturbancedisturbance

�� Restore degraded Restore degraded sites if possiblesites if possible

�� Design for Design for sustainable sustainable transportation.transportation.

Minimize Energy ConsumptionMinimize Energy Consumption

�� Reduce heating & Reduce heating &

cooling loads via climate cooling loads via climate

responsive design.responsive design.

�� Use renewable high Use renewable high

efficiency sources.efficiency sources.

�� Specify efficient HVAC Specify efficient HVAC

and lighting.and lighting.

�� Optimize building Optimize building

performance.performance.

�� Monitor performanceMonitor performance

Protect and Conserve WaterProtect and Conserve Water

�� Reduce, control and treat Reduce, control and treat

surface runoff.surface runoff.

�� Use water efficiently.Use water efficiently.

�� Improve water quality.Improve water quality.

�� Recover nonRecover non--sewage sewage

and gray water for onsite and gray water for onsite

use.use.

�� Use waste treatment and Use waste treatment and

recycling programs.recycling programs.

Use Environmentally Preferable Use Environmentally Preferable

ProductsProducts�� Renovate existing Renovate existing

facilities, products and facilities, products and

equipment.equipment.

�� Evaluate environmental Evaluate environmental

preferability using LCApreferability using LCA

�� Maximize recycled Maximize recycled

content of new materialscontent of new materials

�� Specify sustainable Specify sustainable

materialsmaterials

�� Limit construction debrisLimit construction debris

Optimize operational and Optimize operational and

maintenance practicesmaintenance practices�� Train occupants and Train occupants and

maintenance staff in maintenance staff in

sustainability practicessustainability practices

�� Buy cleaning products and Buy cleaning products and

supplies that are resource supplies that are resource

efficient and nonefficient and non--toxictoxic

�� Use automated monitors Use automated monitors

and controlsand controls

�� Reduce waste through Reduce waste through

recyclingrecycling

Enhance indoor environmental Enhance indoor environmental

qualityquality�� Make sound aesthetic Make sound aesthetic

decisionsdecisions

�� Provide thermal comfortProvide thermal comfort

�� Provide adequate ventilation Provide adequate ventilation

& outside air& outside air

�� Avoid materials high in Avoid materials high in

polluting ingredientspolluting ingredients

�� Control noiseControl noise

�� Design a high performance Design a high performance

lighting systemlighting system

What do we build with?What do we build with?

�� WoodWood

�� SteelSteel

�� ConcreteConcrete

�� RoofingRoofing

�� PlasticPlastic

�� Ceramic TilesCeramic Tiles

�� GlassGlass

�� PaperPaper

�� CompositesComposites

�� CopperCopper

�� BrassBrass

�� AluminumAluminum

�� Paints/StainsPaints/Stains

�� InsulationInsulation

�� Flooring Flooring

�� StoneStone

�� BrickBrick

�� AsphaltAsphalt

What Are Green Materials?What Are Green Materials?

Green materials, products Green materials, products and systems have many and systems have many

of the following of the following characteristics:characteristics:

What Are Green Materials?What Are Green Materials?

They are durable, They are durable,

Are low maintenance, and Are low maintenance, and

have lowhave low--embodied energy embodied energy (energy required to (energy required to acquire,transport, acquire,transport,

manufacture and install), manufacture and install),

What Are Green Materials?What Are Green Materials?

They are locally available, They are locally available,

Made from recycled or renewable Made from recycled or renewable resources, resources,

Can be recycled or renewed,Can be recycled or renewed,

What Are Green Materials?What Are Green Materials?

They have low toxicity, They have low toxicity,

Produce little pollution or waste Produce little pollution or waste and and

Have minimal negative impacts Have minimal negative impacts on the ecology.on the ecology.

How about alternate building How about alternate building

methods?methods?

��We are used to seeing standard We are used to seeing standard

building construction such as wood building construction such as wood

framed houses and steel framed framed houses and steel framed

commercial buildings.commercial buildings.

��But there are other ways to build:But there are other ways to build:

THERE ARETHERE ARETHERE ARETHERE ARETHERE ARETHERE ARETHERE ARETHERE ARE

OLD SCHOOLOLD SCHOOLOLD SCHOOLOLD SCHOOLOLD SCHOOLOLD SCHOOLOLD SCHOOLOLD SCHOOL

METHODSMETHODSMETHODSMETHODSMETHODSMETHODSMETHODSMETHODS

Straw Bale ConstructionStraw Bale Construction

�� Straw bales houses Straw bales houses

were first built about were first built about

100 years ago by 100 years ago by

European settlers in European settlers in

the Sand Hills of the Sand Hills of

Nebraska and later in Nebraska and later in

Wyoming. Some still Wyoming. Some still

exist today and are in exist today and are in

good shape.good shape.

And And

There There

Are Are

New New

School School

MethodsMethods

Solar Photovoltaic / Hot Water Solar Photovoltaic / Hot Water �� In addition to efficient In addition to efficient

construction systems, construction systems,

solar photovoltaic and hot solar photovoltaic and hot

water systems can also water systems can also

reduce the load on local reduce the load on local

utilities and on your pocket utilities and on your pocket

book.book.

Advanced Framing TechniquesAdvanced Framing Techniques

The City of San Jose has embarked

on a program called “Cool Streets”.

What path do we go down?What path do we go down?

CITY OF PORTLAND, OR

Leadership in Energy & Leadership in Energy &

Environmental DesignEnvironmental Design

A leadingA leading--edge system for designing, edge system for designing, constructing, and certifying the worldconstructing, and certifying the world’’s s

greenest buildings.greenest buildings.

�� The nonThe non--residential component is based on the residential component is based on the

U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in

Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

standard, which awards points based on standard, which awards points based on

building building performanceperformance. The calculations of . The calculations of

performance for LEED are typically done by performance for LEED are typically done by

design professionals using specialized design professionals using specialized

knowledge and forms. Thus the LEED system knowledge and forms. Thus the LEED system

is typically used for larger projects in the nonis typically used for larger projects in the non--

residential (commercial) sector, where residential (commercial) sector, where

specialized professionals will typically be specialized professionals will typically be

involved already.involved already.

Alameda County Waste Alameda County Waste

Management AuthorityManagement Authority

�� The residential component is based on The residential component is based on the Alameda County Waste Management the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA) Green Building Authority (ACWMA) Green Building Guidelines and awards points for specific Guidelines and awards points for specific measures rather than performance . The measures rather than performance . The identification of the measures being identification of the measures being utilized does not require specialized utilized does not require specialized knowledge. Thus the ACWMA system is knowledge. Thus the ACWMA system is suitable for both small and large projects, suitable for both small and large projects, not necessarily employing specialized not necessarily employing specialized professionals.professionals.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINEDNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED

By The City Of Santa Cruz As Follows:By The City Of Santa Cruz As Follows:

Section 1.Chapter 24.15 is hereby added to the Section 1.Chapter 24.15 is hereby added to the Santa Cruz Municipal Code to read as follows:Santa Cruz Municipal Code to read as follows:

““Chapter 24.15Chapter 24.15

Green Building RegulationsGreen Building RegulationsSections:Sections:

�� 24.15.01024.15.010 Purpose and FindingsPurpose and Findings

�� 24.15.02024.15.020 DefinitionsDefinitions

�� 24.15.03024.15.030 Standards for ComplianceStandards for Compliance

�� 24.15.040 24.15.040 ExceptionsExceptions

�� 24.15.050 24.15.050 Maintenance of DocumentMaintenance of Document

�� 24.15.060 24.15.060 Exceptional DesignExceptional Design

City of Santa Cruz City of Santa Cruz

Green Building Program: Green Building Program:

Standards for ComplianceStandards for Compliance

City of Santa Cruz Green Building City of Santa Cruz Green Building

Program: Program:

Standards for ComplianceStandards for Compliance

I. OVERVIEW:I. OVERVIEW:

�� The City of Santa CruzThe City of Santa Cruz Green Building Green Building

program distinguishes between two types program distinguishes between two types

of building projects: (a) nonof building projects: (a) non--residential residential

projects, and (b) residential projects. projects, and (b) residential projects.

�� The basis for compliance consists of the The basis for compliance consists of the

checklists from these two programs, checklists from these two programs,

which set out the number of points which set out the number of points

earned for any one of the measures on earned for any one of the measures on

the checklist. Compliance is measured in the checklist. Compliance is measured in

terms of the total number of points for the terms of the total number of points for the

items to which the applicant commits at items to which the applicant commits at

the time of building permit application.the time of building permit application.

�� Projects are required to implement items Projects are required to implement items

for which points have been awarded. for which points have been awarded.

Typically this will be enforced at Typically this will be enforced at

intermediate or final building inspections. intermediate or final building inspections.

�� If for some reason beyond the applicantIf for some reason beyond the applicant’’s s

control a measure cannot be control a measure cannot be

implemented, then other green implemented, then other green item(sitem(s) )

with an equivalent point total may be with an equivalent point total may be

substituted, with prior approval from the substituted, with prior approval from the

Building Department.Building Department.

�� The point systems are used to award the The point systems are used to award the

following following actionsactions::

�� Receipt of the building permit Receipt of the building permit

(mandatory)(mandatory)

�� A minimum number of points (as A minimum number of points (as

described below) is required to receive described below) is required to receive

the building permit. This element of the the building permit. This element of the

program is mandatory. The only program is mandatory. The only

exceptions are relatively small projects; exceptions are relatively small projects;

the threshold sizes for these exceptions the threshold sizes for these exceptions

are given below along with the point are given below along with the point

requirements. requirements.

�� Accelerated permit processing (optional, Accelerated permit processing (optional,

awarded for exceptional design)awarded for exceptional design)

�� If the project applicant commits to a If the project applicant commits to a

larger numberlarger number of points (as described of points (as described

below) accelerated Building Permit below) accelerated Building Permit

processing will be given. processing will be given.

�� Project Recognition and Green Building Project Recognition and Green Building

Award (optional)Award (optional)

�� Projects achieving a still larger number of Projects achieving a still larger number of

points (as described below) will be points (as described below) will be

recognized publicly through the recognized publicly through the

Education and Outreach Program and Education and Outreach Program and

will receive Green Building Awards.will receive Green Building Awards.

�� II. STANDARDS FOR COMPLIANCE II. STANDARDS FOR COMPLIANCE

FOR NONFOR NON--RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:

�� Leed ModelLeed Model

�� The LEED system recognizes six major The LEED system recognizes six major categories of opportunities and uses the categories of opportunities and uses the checklist in Appendix A. Points are awarded for checklist in Appendix A. Points are awarded for performance that meets or exceeds defined performance that meets or exceeds defined metrics in each category. As a performancemetrics in each category. As a performance--based system, the table provides the flexibility based system, the table provides the flexibility to accommodate a variety of designs and to accommodate a variety of designs and materials. Design teams can develop their materials. Design teams can develop their own solutions to achieve a given point, or build own solutions to achieve a given point, or build upon elements of previously successful upon elements of previously successful projects. After completion, the USGBC awards projects. After completion, the USGBC awards certification levels, ranging from basic certification levels, ranging from basic Certification to Platinum recognition, according Certification to Platinum recognition, according to the total number of points earned for green to the total number of points earned for green elements incorporated into the final project.elements incorporated into the final project.

�� The six categories addressed by LEED The six categories addressed by LEED

areare: :

�� Sustainable SitesSustainable Sites

�� Materials and ResourcesMaterials and Resources

�� Energy and AtmosphereEnergy and Atmosphere

�� Water Conservation and ManagementWater Conservation and Management

�� Indoor Air QualityIndoor Air Quality

�� Innovation and DesignInnovation and Design

�� NonNon--Residential Green Building ActionsResidential Green Building Actions

�� A total of 75 points (Appendix A / Table 1) may A total of 75 points (Appendix A / Table 1) may

earn actions at the building permit stage. earn actions at the building permit stage.

(Projects are awarded points for each of the (Projects are awarded points for each of the

measures considered measures considered ‘‘prerequisitesprerequisites’’ in the in the

original LEED rating system.) The point totals original LEED rating system.) The point totals

required to receive these actions, whether for required to receive these actions, whether for

new construction, additions, or interior new construction, additions, or interior

remodels, are summarized in Table 1 below. remodels, are summarized in Table 1 below.

�� The LEED system is performance based, so The LEED system is performance based, so

the point threshold for each of the actions is the point threshold for each of the actions is

not dependent on project size.not dependent on project size.

�� TABLE 1:TABLE 1: NONNON--RESIDENTIAL ACTIONS RESIDENTIAL ACTIONS AND POINT REQUIREMENTSAND POINT REQUIREMENTS

��Total points possible: 75Total points possible: 75

��Action Points required to receive Action Points required to receive action: action:

�� CC--1. Receipt of Building Permit*: 71. Receipt of Building Permit*: 7

�� CC--2.Accelerated building permit processing: 332.Accelerated building permit processing: 33

�� CC--3. Green Building Award: 40 3. Green Building Award: 40 �� *Exceptions: These points are not required for non*Exceptions: These points are not required for non--

residential additions and remodels totaling less than 1000 residential additions and remodels totaling less than 1000 square feet, or interiorsquare feet, or interior--only nononly non--residential remodels of residential remodels of any size any size

III. STANDARDS FOR COMPLIANCE FOR III. STANDARDS FOR COMPLIANCE FOR

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTSRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

�� Alameda County Waste Management Alameda County Waste Management

Authority ModelAuthority Model

�� The Green Building Program for The Green Building Program for

residential projects is based on the residential projects is based on the

Residential Green Building Guidelines Residential Green Building Guidelines

provided by the Alameda County Waste provided by the Alameda County Waste

Management Association (ACWMA). Management Association (ACWMA).

�� It utilizes a checklist (Appendix B) It utilizes a checklist (Appendix B)

derived from the ACWMA checklists for derived from the ACWMA checklists for

new construction and additions/remodels. new construction and additions/remodels.

ACWMA defines residential construction ACWMA defines residential construction

as singleas single--family or multifamily or multi--family family

residences, less than or equal to three residences, less than or equal to three

stories (above grade) in height.stories (above grade) in height.

�� Earning Residential Green Building Rating Earning Residential Green Building Rating

System Points System Points

�� The ACWMAThe ACWMA--based checklist awards points for based checklist awards points for

specific measures. Where no explicit specific measures. Where no explicit

quantitative measure for receiving credit under quantitative measure for receiving credit under

a specific point item is given, the following a specific point item is given, the following

guideline shall apply: If a point credit is guideline shall apply: If a point credit is

claimed, that item shall be applied wherever claimed, that item shall be applied wherever

the specific building element mentioned the specific building element mentioned

appears in the project, appears in the project, except where physical except where physical

factors prevent its use. factors prevent its use.

�� For example: If credit is awarded for For example: If credit is awarded for

recycled lowrecycled low--VOC carpets (item N6) then VOC carpets (item N6) then

wherever carpets are installed as part of wherever carpets are installed as part of

the project, recycled lowthe project, recycled low--VOC carpets VOC carpets

shall be used. This would not preclude shall be used. This would not preclude

use of other types of flooring elsewhere. use of other types of flooring elsewhere.

�� As a second example, if credit is As a second example, if credit is

awarded for "Use Wood Iawarded for "Use Wood I--joists for floors joists for floors

and ceilings" (item C.3) but solid sawn and ceilings" (item C.3) but solid sawn

lumber needs to be used for deck lumber needs to be used for deck

framing in order to taper the joists to framing in order to taper the joists to

create proper coping for drainage, then create proper coping for drainage, then

credit C.3 applies if Wood Icredit C.3 applies if Wood I--joists are joists are

used for all of the interior (nonused for all of the interior (non--deck) deck)

floors and ceilings.floors and ceilings.

�� Residential Green Building SubResidential Green Building Sub--Categories Categories

and Size Dependenceand Size Dependence

�� The residential system distinguishes between The residential system distinguishes between

new construction and additions/remodels. The new construction and additions/remodels. The

two columns in Appendix A of this document two columns in Appendix A of this document

(covering new and additions/remodels, (covering new and additions/remodels,

respectively) differ slightly because certain respectively) differ slightly because certain

elements are practical only for new elements are practical only for new

construction, while certain other elements are construction, while certain other elements are

important mainly for remodels which may not important mainly for remodels which may not

be subject to other standards that apply to new be subject to other standards that apply to new

construction. construction.

Construction of a detached unit on property Construction of a detached unit on property

with an existing dwelling with an existing dwelling

is considered new construction. is considered new construction.

�� Larger projects have more opportunities Larger projects have more opportunities

to incorporate specific measures than to incorporate specific measures than

small projects. Therefore, larger small projects. Therefore, larger

buildings require more points than buildings require more points than

smaller buildings, to receive the same smaller buildings, to receive the same

building permit action. building permit action.

�� For the purpose of determining the For the purpose of determining the

required points, the size of the project is required points, the size of the project is

defined as heated square footage per defined as heated square footage per

dwelling unit. dwelling unit.

�� New Residential ConstructionNew Residential Construction

�� For new residential construction, there For new residential construction, there

are 460 points available for building are 460 points available for building

permit actions. permit actions.

�� No project will ever earn all of the points, No project will ever earn all of the points,

in as much as some measures are in as much as some measures are

mutually exclusive. mutually exclusive.

�� For multiFor multi--unit properties, points are unit properties, points are calculated per dwelling unit. When many calculated per dwelling unit. When many of these units are identical to each other, of these units are identical to each other, the points do not need to be reported the points do not need to be reported separately for each unit, but all units of a separately for each unit, but all units of a type must incorporate the sustainable type must incorporate the sustainable measures in order for the project to measures in order for the project to receive an action. receive an action.

�� The point requirements to earn each of The point requirements to earn each of the actions are summarized below in the actions are summarized below in Table 2. Table 2.

NonNon--Residential Check ListResidential Check List

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ

GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM

GREEN POINTS

CHECK LIST

FOR

NON-RESIDENTIAL

BUILDINGS

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ

GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM

GREEN POINTS

CHECK LIST

FOR

NON-RESIDENTIAL

BUILDINGS

�� NONNON-- RESIDENTIAL GREEN BUILDING PROGRAMRESIDENTIAL GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM

�� Project Address:___________________________ Square Footage: ____Project Address:___________________________ Square Footage: ________ (Total New ____ (Total New Area)Area)

�� Type of Project: (Check one)Type of Project: (Check one) ________ NEW _______ADDITION ________ ________ NEW _______ADDITION ________ REMODEL REMODEL

�� POINTS REQUIRED FOR (Check which one you are applying for ):POINTS REQUIRED FOR (Check which one you are applying for ):

�� PERMIT ISSUANCE ___ ACCELERATED PLAN CHECK:___ GREEN BUILDINGPERMIT ISSUANCE ___ ACCELERATED PLAN CHECK:___ GREEN BUILDINGAWARD: ___ AWARD: ___

�� Total Points Required From (Table 1): ___________Total Points Required From (Table 1): ___________

�� POINTS BY CATEGORY: POINTS BY CATEGORY:

Sustainable Sites:Sustainable Sites: ____________ Water Efficiency: ______Water Efficiency: ______

Energy and Atmosphere:______Energy and Atmosphere:______ Materials and Resources:______Materials and Resources:______

Indoor Environmental Quality: _____Indoor Environmental Quality: _____ Innovation and Design Process: ______Innovation and Design Process: ______

TOTAL POINTS FOR THIS PROJECT: ________TOTAL POINTS FOR THIS PROJECT: ________ Verified By: ___________________Verified By: ___________________

New Homes Check ListNew Homes Check List

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ

GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM

NEW HOME GREEN POINTS

CHECK LIST

FOR

RESIDENTIAL

BUILDINGS

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ

GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM

NEW HOME GREEN POINTS

CHECK LIST

FOR

RESIDENTIAL

BUILDINGS

�� TABLE 2:TABLE 2: RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION

ACTIONS AND POINT REQUIREMENTSACTIONS AND POINT REQUIREMENTS

�� Total Points Available: 460Total Points Available: 460

�� Action Action Points required to receive action:Points required to receive action:

•• First 350 First 350 Each additionalEach additional

•• Square FeetSquare Feet 100 Square Feet100 Square Feet

�� RR--NN--1 Receipt of building Permit1 Receipt of building Permit 10 1.510 1.5

�� RR--NN--2 Accelerated bldg permit 2 Accelerated bldg permit 35 2.535 2.5

�� processprocess

�� RR--NN--3 Green Building Award3 Green Building Award 60 3.560 3.5

�� RESIDENTIAL COMPLIANCE SUMMARYRESIDENTIAL COMPLIANCE SUMMARY

�� Project Address:___________________________ Square Footage: ____Project Address:___________________________ Square Footage: ________ (Include attached garage)____ (Include attached garage)

�� Type of Project: (Check one) ________ NEW _______AType of Project: (Check one) ________ NEW _______ADDITION ________ REMODEL DDITION ________ REMODEL

�� POINTS REQUIRED FOR (Check which one you are applying for ):POINTS REQUIRED FOR (Check which one you are applying for ):

�� PERMIT ISSUANCE ______ ACCELERATED PLAN CHECK:______ GREEN BUPERMIT ISSUANCE ______ ACCELERATED PLAN CHECK:______ GREEN BUILDING AWARD: ______ ILDING AWARD: ______

�� Base Points required Base Points required from (from (Table 2 or 3Table 2 or 3): =________): =________

�� __�� B. B. Additional points required per 100 sq. ftAdditional points required per 100 sq. ft.: Sq. Ft. /100 X additional points factor (Table 2 or 3): = .: Sq. Ft. /100 X additional points factor (Table 2 or 3): = ___________ ___________

�� C. C. Total points required Total points required for permit issuance (= A + B): = ____________ for permit issuance (= A + B): = ____________

�� POINTS BY CATEGORY:POINTS BY CATEGORY:

�� Community Design Issues: ______Community Design Issues: ______ Site:Site: ____________

�� Foundation: Foundation: ____________ Structural Frame:Structural Frame: ____________

�� Exterior Finish:Exterior Finish: ____________ Plumbing:Plumbing: ____________

�� Electrical:Electrical: ____________ Appliances:Appliances: ____________

��

�� Insulation:Insulation: ____________ Windows:Windows: ____________

�� Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning:______Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning:______ Renewable Energy and RoofingRenewable Energy and Roofing ____________

�� Natural Heating and Cooling:Natural Heating and Cooling: ____________ Indoor Air Quality & Finishes: Indoor Air Quality & Finishes: ____________

�� Flooring: Flooring: ____________ Other:Other: ____________

�� TOTAL POINTS FOR THIS PROJECT: ___________TOTAL POINTS FOR THIS PROJECT: ___________ Verified By: ________________________Verified By: ________________________

�� Residential remodeling or additionsResidential remodeling or additions

�� For residential remodeling or additions, For residential remodeling or additions,

464 points are available. For multi464 points are available. For multi--unit unit

properties, points are calculated per properties, points are calculated per

dwelling unit. The point requirements to dwelling unit. The point requirements to

earn each of the actions are summarized earn each of the actions are summarized

below in Table 3.below in Table 3.

�� TABLE 3:TABLE 3: RESIDENTIAL REMODEL RESIDENTIAL REMODEL AND ADDITION ACTION POINT AND ADDITION ACTION POINT REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

�� Total Points Available: 464Total Points Available: 464�� Action Points required to receive actionAction Points required to receive action

First 350 Each Additional First 350 Each Additional

Square Feet 100 Square FeetSquare Feet 100 Square Feet

�� RR--A/RA/R--1 Receipt of Bldg Permit*1 Receipt of Bldg Permit* 55 1.11.1

�� RR--A/RA/R--2 Accelerated bldg permit2 Accelerated bldg permit 2525 1.91.9

�� RR--A/RA/R--3 Green Building Award3 Green Building Award 3535 2.52.5

�� *Exception: These points are not required for additions and/or *Exception: These points are not required for additions and/or remodels of less than 350 square feet.remodels of less than 350 square feet.

IV. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND IV. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND

PHASINGPHASING

�� Phase 1 (First 12 months after enactment of Phase 1 (First 12 months after enactment of the Ordinance)the Ordinance)

�� PhasePhase--in period. All projects first applying for a in period. All projects first applying for a building permit within this period are required building permit within this period are required to complete the checklist for their category to complete the checklist for their category (residential or non(residential or non--residential) indicating which residential) indicating which measures are being implemented. measures are being implemented.

�� There is no mandatory requirement for a There is no mandatory requirement for a Building Permit. Building Permit.

�� Both higherBoth higher--level actions are available to level actions are available to participants. participants.

�� Outreach and Education Program activities Outreach and Education Program activities begin.begin.

�� Phase 2 (Thereafter)Phase 2 (Thereafter)

�� Same as Phase 1 except mandatory point Same as Phase 1 except mandatory point

requirements for receiving a Building requirements for receiving a Building

Permit are in effect.Permit are in effect.