A. Reduced Automobile Dependency

1. The project is located within 1/4 mile walking distance of 1 or more stops of a TOD or established public transit line usable by building occupants.

All

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2. Shower and changing facilities for employees who may walk or bike to work are provided.

Nonresidential

2

3. A board or computer is located in a public space that provides the following information for both employees and customers:

Nonresidential

1

a. Information on carpooling programs;

b. Transit trip planning assistance;

c. Transit maps; and

d. Maps of preferred bike routes and the location(s) of secure bicycle parking, lockers, and showers, if provided.

4. Employees are provided, at no cost, membership in a car share or vanpool program in which: (a) the contract is for at least 2 years, and (b) preferred parking is provided for shared parking, and (c) it is demonstrated that these cars are capable of servicing 5 percent of the employees.

Nonresidential

1

5. Incentives are provided for employees who carpool or use alternative transportation to get to work. Potential incentives may include guaranteed ride home programs, preferred parking, or transit pass subsidies.

Nonresidential

1

6. Bike parking is provided that exceeds the standard set forth in section 8-4D-5, "Required Number Of Off Street Parking Spaces", of this chapter.

Nonresidential

2

7. Pedestrian pathway or bike trails are dedicated for public use.

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B. Reduced Waste Generation

1. An easily accessible area is provided that serves the entire building and is dedicated to the collection and storage of nonhazardous materials for recycling, including (at a minimum) paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics and metals.

All

1

2. In reconstruction of existing sites, at least 50 percent of nonhazardous construction and demolition debris is recycled and/or salvaged.

All

3

3. At least 50 percent (based on surface area) of the existing building structure is incorporated or reused in the new structure.

All

2

C. Energy Preservation and Heat Island Reduction

1. A minimum of 50 percent of the parking spaces is provided under cover, including under deck or under roof.

Nonresidential

3

2. Parking is provided underground or below habitable space.

Nonresidential; multi-family residential

1 per 2 spaces

3. Any combination of the following for 50 percent of the site hardscape including roads, sidewalks, courtyards and parking lots is provided:

Nonresidential; multi-family residential

3

a. Shade (within 5 years of occupancy);

b. Paving materials with a solar reflectance index (SRI) of at least 29; and

c. Open grid pavement system.

4. A vegetated roof for at least 50 percent of the roof area is provided.

All

3

5. Use of alternative sources of energy.

2

6. Solar collectors are an allowed structure in the CC&Rs.

Residential

2

D. Reduction of Water Use

1. Captured rainwater, recycled wastewater, recycled gray water, or water treated is used for nonpotable uses for irrigation.

All

4

2. Landscaping is provided that does not require permanent irrigation systems. Temporary irrigation systems used for plant establishment are allowed.

All

3

3. If irrigation is provided, a drip irrigation system is used.

All

2

E. Improve Water Quality

1. Alternative surfaces (e.g., vegetated roofs, pervious pavement or grid pavers) and nonstructural techniques (e.g., rain gardens, vegetated swales, disconnection of imperviousness, rainwater recycling) are used to reduce imperviousness and promote infiltration thereby reducing pollutant loadings.

All

3

2. Stormwater volumes generated from the site are reused for nonpotable uses such as landscape irrigation, toilet and urinal flushing and custodial uses.

All

3

3. A stormwater infiltration and retention system is provided on the site.

All

1

4. Vegetated open space areas are provided adjacent to the building that is equal to the building footprint.

Nonresidential

2

F. Conservation of Natural Resources

1. The project design restores surface water systems including streams and wetlands.

All

4

2. The project design retains all trees on the site that are 4 inch caliper or greater in size.

All

3

3. The development footprint is located in the footprint of a previous building or impervious surface area.

All

2

4. Land is dedicated for conservation of habitat or wetlands.

All

4

G. Local Food Production

1. An area of 10 percent of the project site is dedicated for community gardens.

All

3

2. A minimum of 1 acre of land is dedicated for permanent agricultural use.

All

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