Chapter 15.54
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
15.54.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s green building ordinance is to guide development in a sustainable manner, promote energy efficiency, improve air quality, preserve natural resources and encourage architectural design that is consistent with the City’s diverse design traditions. (Ord. 2009-08, 2009).
15.54.020 Applicability.
The requirements of this chapter shall apply to all applications for building permits that are not specifically exempt in CMC 15.54.060. (Ord. 2009-08, 2009).
15.54.030 Requirements.
All building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit applications shall demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements of the current edition of the California Green Building Standards Code as adopted under this title. (Ord. 2018-03 § 1 (Exh. A § 4), 2018; Ord. 2009-08, 2009).
15.54.040 City-Owned Properties.
Repealed by Ord. 2018-03. (Ord. 2009-08, 2009).
15.54.050 Chapter Phasing.
Repealed by Ord. 2020-01. (Ord. 2009-09, 2009; Ord. 2009-08, 2009).
15.54.060 Exemptions.
The following building permit applications are exempt from this chapter:
A. Reroofing permits.
B. Plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits when not associated with remodels or additions.
C. Seismic retrofits.
D. Building foundation repairs and/or maintenance.
E. Repairs and/or reconstruction due to damage caused by fire, explosion, acts of God, or acts of the public enemy.
F. Window replacements.
G. Nonhabitable accessory structures of 200 square feet or less.
H. Retaining walls and/or other site improvements not associated with building construction and/or remodeling.
I. Volunteer handicap accessibility upgrades including elevator installation.
J. Additions and alterations to historic structures. (Ord. 2009-08, 2009).
15.54.070 Exceptions.
Repealed by Ord. 2018-03. (Ord. 2009-08, 2009).
15.54.080 Incentives.
Repealed by Ord. 2018-03. (Ord. 2009-08, 2009).