§ 19.08.040. Residential standards.

The following standards apply to all residential construction in addition to the minimum Cal Green requirements:

(1)

New homes 2,500 SF or less, shall submit a green building checklist to include on the building plans one of the following (no additional third party inspection is required for section 19.08.040 C, verification of these requirements shall be completed by the county planning and building department):

a.

Green Point Rated, Achieving a Minimum of 75 Points. The project shall include the program's prerequisites except in regards to energy; the project is not required to exceed current Title 24 Part 6 energy requirements as a part of this checklist.

b.

LEED for Homes Achieving a Minimum of 40 Points. The project shall include the program's prerequisites except in regards to energy efficiency; the project is not required to exceed current Title 24 Part 6 energy requirements as a part of this checklist.

c.

CAL Green Tier 1. The project shall include the program's prerequisites except in regards to energy efficiency.

(2)

New homes greater than 2,500 SF shall provide third party verification. Verification shall include one of the following:

a.

Green Point Rated with 75 points minimum; or

b.

LEED for Homes Certified.

An approved third party verifier shall be noted on the plans prior to permit issuance.

(3)

Outdoor Fireplaces and Space Heaters Connected to Natural Gas, Propane or Electricity. All outdoor non-renewable sources of heat shall be on mechanical timers with a maximum of 4 hours' time limit. Exception: Portable propane heaters with tanks 5 gallons or less.

(Ord. No. 3343, § 1, 12-6-16)