Chapter 15.17
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
15.17.010 Adoption and citation.
15.17.040 Section 202—Definition of “plants – invasive plants.”
15.17.050 Section 202—Definition of “recycled water.”
15.17.060 Section 202—Definition of “water feature.”
15.17.010 Adoption and citation.
The California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, including tables and Appendices A4 and A5, as set forth in Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted by reference in its entirety by the city, as amended herein, except that for purposes of citation, said code shall be renumbered by adding “15.17” before the sections of the California Green Building Standards Code. (Ord. 750-2022 § 4, 2022)
15.17.020 Adoption of residential CalGreen Tier 1 voluntary measures as mandatory—Appendix A4, Section A4.601.1—Scope.
Appendix A4, Section A4.601.1, Scope, is amended to read as follows:
The measures contained in this appendix are adopted as MANDATORY and shall only apply to all newly constructed, low-rise residential buildings. Division A4.2—Energy Efficiency is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 750-2022 § 4, 2022)
15.17.030 Adoption of nonresidential CalGreen Tier 1 voluntary measures as mandatory—Appendix A5, Section A5.601.1—Scope.
Appendix A5, Section A5.601.1, Scope is amended to read as follows:
The measures contained in this appendix are adopted as MANDATORY and shall only apply to all newly constructed non-residential buildings. Division A5.2—Energy Efficiency is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 750-2022 § 4, 2022)
15.17.040 Section 202—Definition of “plants—invasive plants.”
The definition of “PLANTS—Invasive plants” set forth in Section 202 is amended to read as follows:
PLANTS—Invasive plants. Invasive plants are species of plants not historically found in California and/or that spread outside cultivated areas and can damage environmental or economic resources as determined by the California Invasive Plant Council (www.cal-ipc.org).
(Ord. 750-2022 § 4, 2022)
15.17.050 Section 202—Definition of “recycled water.”
The definition of “RECYCLED WATER” set forth in Section 202 is amended to read as follows:
RECYCLED WATER. Tertiary treated water, which results from the treatment of wastewater, and which conforms to the definition of disinfected tertiary recycled water in accordance with state law. Recycled water is suitable for nonpotable direct beneficial uses such as landscape irrigation and water features.
(Ord. 750-2022 § 4, 2022)
15.17.060 Section 202—Definition of “water feature.”
The following definition of “WATER FEATURE” is hereby added to Section 202 to read as follows:
WATER FEATURE. A design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, and artificial streams (where water is artificially supplied). Water feature does not include spas and swimming pools.
(Ord. 750-2022 § 4, 2022)