HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-17 ENR PacketAGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, June 17, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Maplewood City Council Chambers
1803 County Road B East
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. April 15, 2024
5. Unfinished Business
a. Green Building Code
6. New Business
7. Visitor Presentations
8. Commissioner Presentations
9. Staff Presentations (oral reports)
a. Waterfest Recap
b. Climate Mitigation Planning Update
c. Trash and Recycling Contract Extension Update
d. Light it Up Event – July 4, 4 to 10 p.m.
e. National Night Out – August 6, 5 to 9 p.m.
10. Adjourn
MINUTES
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, April 15, 2024
7:00 P.M.
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Guell called a meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
Emma Broadnax, Commissioner Present
Rebecca Bryan, Commissioner Absent
Nancy Edwards, Commissioner Present
Benjamin Guell, Chairperson Present
David Lates, Commissioner Present
Ted Redmond, Commissioner Present
Staff Present
Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Broadnax moved to approve the April 15, 2024, Environmental and
Natural Resources Commission meeting agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Lates Ayes – All
Nays - None
The motion passed.
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.March 18, 2024
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the March 18, 2024, Environmental
and Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as written.
Seconded by Commissioner Broadnax Ayes – Commissioners Broadnax,
Guell, Lates, Redmond
Abstention – Commissioner
Edwards
The motion passed.
Agenda Item 4.a.
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5.NEW BUSINESS
a.Climate Mitigation Plan – Steering Committee Discussion
Environmental Planner Finwall detailed the climate mitigation plan. This is the
final and critical piece needed in the City’s climate resilience planning. A steering
committee will be established to help guide the planning process. The City is
requesting a representative from the City Council and all Commissions and
Boards to serve on the steering committee.
Chair Guell and Commission Lates expressed interest in serving on the Climate
Mitigation Steering Committee.
b. 2024 W ork Plan and Environmental Priorities Implementation Plan
Environmental Planner Finwall outlined the 2024 work plan and the
environmental priority list. The Environmental and Natural Resources
Commission had recommended focusing on recycling and food scrap education
and outreach as the 2024 environmental priority. The Commission should
determine how best to implement the environmental priority.
The ENR Commission had the following feedback and questions:
•We should focus on promoting recycling and food scrap at all of the City
events including Fourth of July and Summer Celebrations.
•Does Ramsey County have food scrap education and outreach material
the Commission could use? Environmental Planner Finwall explained
that they do have materials we could use for our outreach.
•Does the City create a map of registered parties for National Night Out –
if so the Commission could visit those parties to promote recycling and
food scraps. Environmental Planner Finwall explained that the City does
create a map.
•The ENR Commission could coordinate the education and outreach with
other organizations such as BizRecycling.
c.2023 ENR Commission Annual Report
Environmental Planner Finwall presented the 2023 ENR Commission Annual
Report. The report will be presented to the City Council for final approval.
Chair Guell made a motion to approve the 2023 ENR Commission Annual
Report.
Seconded by Commissioner Edwards Ayes – All
Nays - None
6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
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7.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
8.COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS
None
9.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Environmental Planner Finwall updated the Environmental and Natural Resources
Commission on the following:
a.Metro Clean Energy Resource Teams 2024 Annual Event – May 2, 3:30 to 7
p.m.
b.2024 Environment Commissions Conference – May 1, 5 p.m. Tour, 6 p.m. Event
c.Waterfest – June 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Commissioners Broadnax, Lates, Redmond, and Chair Guell expressed an
interest in assisting with the event.
d.Landscape Revival Native Plant Expo and Market – June 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
10.ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Redmond made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Lates. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Chairperson Guell adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date May 20, 2024
REPORT TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
REPORT FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
PRESENTER: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Green Building Code
Action Requested: ☐ Motion ✓Discussion ☐Public Hearing
Form of Action: ☐Resolution ☐Ordinance ☐Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
The purpose of the Green Building Code is to safeguard the environment, public health, safety and
general welfare through the establishment of requirements to reduce the negative impacts, and
increase the positive impacts, of the built environment on the natural environment and building
occupants.
Recommended Action:
Review the draft Green Building Code and offer comment and feedback.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? ✓ No ☐ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0
Financing source(s): ☐ Adopted Budget ☐ Budget Modification ☐New Revenue Source
☐Use of Reserves ☐ Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
☐Community Inclusiveness ☐Financial & Asset Mgmt ✓Environmental Stewardship
☐Integrated Communication ✓Operational Effectiveness ☐Targeted Redevelopment
The Green Building Code helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s built environment
and aligns with the City’s energy and climate goals as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan –
Sustainability Chapter and the Climate Adaptation Plan.
Background:
Green Building Code Background
The City adopted the Green Building Code in 2013. The code requires all City owned and funded
buildings to be constructed with energy efficient and green building elements above the state’s
building code requirements. The base document is the 2012 International Green Construction
Code. Municipalities throughout the United States can adopt the International Green Construction
Code, and sections of the code can be applied or exempt, depending on the city’s goals.
Agenda Item 5.a.
The GreenStep Cities Program identifies seven Minnesota cities that have some type of formal
sustainable building approach: Duluth, Edina, Maplewood, Rochester, St. Louis Park, and Saint
Paul. Minneapolis also has a sustainable building approach but are not part of the GreenStep
Cities program due to their size. Maplewood is the only Minnesota city that has adopted the Green
Construction Code, with the other municipalities adopting performance-based policies that use
existing green frameworks such as LEED or B3 guidelines.
Green Building Code Concerns
Last year the Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission reviewed the Green
Building Code to ensure it is meeting the City’s sustainability goals. The review found the following
concerns with the existing code:
1.Large portions of the green building code are difficult to enforce.
2.There are a variety of requirements for assessments and studies.
3.The building life cycle assessment requirement is confusing.
4.The code is difficult to work with from a design standpoint.
5.Architects are not as familiar with the Green Construction Code as other green codes such
as LEED certifications.
6.Developers express concern that building under the code costs more money, so they
ultimately ask for additional public funding or reduce the number of units.
7.Currently multi-family residential buildings of four stories or less are exempt from the code.
8.There are no electric vehicle charging station or renewable energy requirements in the 2012
version of the International Green Construction Code.
Green Building Code Assessment
The International Green Construction Code has been updated three times since 2012, which lends
to some of the confusion as outlined above. The 2021 version includes electric vehicle charging
station and renewable energy requirements. However, after a review of the overall updates and
challenges of the existing code the ENR Commission recommended the City adopt a performance -
based policy based on existing green frameworks to be consistent with other municipalities.
Standardization of sustainable building approaches has benefits including improving efficiency and
cost-effectiveness across the region, facilitating the adoption of sustainable building practices, and
reducing competition among cities for development.
Green Building Code Revisions
The attached Green Building Code revision is a simple start to an amended code, taking some
content from the existing code, and adding content based on best practices outlined in the
Minnesota Municipal Sustainable Building Policies Guide. The guide, as well as green building
policies from St. Paul, Edina, St. Louis Park, and Bloomington, Indiana are attached for review.
Staff will go over the code revisions during the meeting, answer questions, and take feedback.
Attachments:
1.Draft Green Building Code Revision
2.Minnesota Municipal Sustainable Building Policies Guide
3.St. Paul Minnesota Sustainable Building Policy
4.Edina Minnesota Sustainable Building Policy
5.St. Louis Park Minnesota Sustainable Building Policy
6.Bloomington Indiana Sustainable Building Policy
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Sec. 12-41. Green building.
(a)Scope. This ordinance applies to the regulations of "green building" within the City of Maplewood, Ramsey
County, Minnesota. This section focuses on residential, commercial and industrial buildings in the City of
Maplewood. This section applies to City of Maplewood owned and financed buildings. as determined by the
city manager and approved by the city council. Financed buildings is derived from the following sources: City
of Maplewood, Community Development Block Grants, Bonds, Tax Increment Financing, HOME Investment
Partnership Program, Housing Redevelopment Authority Funds, Land Write-Downs, Low-Income Housing Tax
Credits, or any other federal, state, regional or City funding source. Other buildings within the City of
Maplewood are not subject to the code provisions of this section unless the building owner or representative
accepts these provisions as a volunteer commitment. The City of Maplewood shall establish an incentive plan
for private property choosing the voluntary commitment.
(b)Purpose and intent. It is the goal of the City of Maplewood to provide green building program provisions
consistent with the scope of a green construction code. This green building program is intended to safeguard
the environment, public health, safety and general welfare through the establishment of requirements to
reduce the negative impacts and increase the positive impacts of the built environment on the natural
environment and building occupants. The green building program is not intended to abridge or supersede
safety, health or environmental requirements under other applicable codes or ordinances.
(c)Green Building Rating SystemsBase documents
New construction or major renovations to which the Green building ordinance applies are required to be
certified under an eligible Green Building Rating System at the listed rating levels. Applicants may choose
one Green Building Rating System with which to comply. Applicable versions of Green Building Rating
Systems include the most recent or current iteration of a rating system in existence at the time of
development application. Green Building Rating Systems mean any of the following:
(1)LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations; Certified Silver or higher
(2)LEED for Homes; Certified Silver or higher
(3)State of Minnesota’s B3 Guidelines; Certified Compliant
(4)National Green Building Standard
(5)GreenStar Homes; Certified Silver or higher
(6)Green Communities
(1)ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standards. This standard applies to detached one- and two-
family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in
height above grade plane with a separate means of egress, their accessory structures, and the site or
lot upon which these buildings are located. This standard shall also be used for subdivisions, building
sites, alterations, additions, renovations, mixed-use residential buildings, and historic buildings, where
applicable.
(2)2012 International Green Construction Code. The provisions of this code shall apply to the design,
construction, addition, alteration, change of occupancy, relocation, replacement, repair, equipment,
building site, maintenance, removal and demolition, of every building or structure or any
appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures and to the site on which the
building is located.
(3)Requirements determined by the jurisdiction (Maplewood).
TABLE 302.1
Attachment 1
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Section Section Title or Description and
Directives
Jurisdictional
Requirements
CHAPTER 1. SCOPE
101.3
Exception
1.1
Detached one- and two-family dwellings
and multiple single-family dwellings
(town-houses) not more than three
stories in height above grade plane
with a separate means of egress,
their accessory structures, and the
site or lot upon which these
buildings are located, shall comply
with ICC 700.
X Yes □No
101.3
Exception
1.2
Group R-3 residential buildings, their
accessory structures, and the site or
lot upon which these buildings are
located, shall comply with ICC 700.
X Yes □No
101.3
Exception
1.3
Group R-2 and R-4 residential buildings
four stories or less in height above
grade plane, their accessory
structures, and the site or lot upon
which these buildings are located,
shall comply with ICC 700.
□Yes X No
CHAPTER 4. SITE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE
402.2.1 Flood hazard area preservation, general □Yes X No
402.2.2 Flood hazard area preservation, specific □Yes X No
402.3 Surface water protection □Yes X No
402.5 Conservation area □Yes X No
402.7 Agricultural land □Yes X No
402.8 Greenfield sites □Yes X No
407.4.1 High-occupancy vehicle parking □Yes X No
407.4.2 Low-emission, hybrid and electric vehicle
parking
□Yes X No
409.1 Light pollution control □Yes X No
CHAPTER 5. MATERIAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY
503.1 Minimum percentage of waste material
diverted from landfills
□50%
□65%
X 75%
CHAPTER 6. ENERGY CONSERVATION, EFFICIENCY AND CO2eEMISSION REDUCTION
302.1,
302.1.1,
602.1
zEPI of Jurisdictional Choice - The
jurisdiction shall indicate a zEPI of
46 or less in each occupancy for
which it intends to require
enhanced energy performance.
Occupancy: na
zEPI: na
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604.1 Automated demand response
infrastructure
□Yes X No
CHAPTER 7. WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION, QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY
702.7 Municipal reclaimed water □Yes X No
CHAPTER 8. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND COMFORT
804.2 Post-Construction Pre-Occupancy
Baseline IAQ Testing
□Yes X No
807.1 Sound Transmission and sound levels □Yes X No
CHAPTER 10. EXISTING BUILDINGS
1007.2 Evaluation of existing buildings X Yes □No
1007.3 Post Certificate of Occupancy zEPI,
energy demand, and CO2 e
emissions reporting
□Yes X No
(d)Other green building standards. Exceptions and deletions to the base documents.
(1)Predicted greenhouse gas emissions. Calculate and report.2012 International Green Construction Code
Section 101.3, exception 4 shall be deleted.
(2)Electric vehicle charging capability (if parking is included). Install conduit that allows charging stations
to be installed at a future date. 2012 International Green Construction Code Section 301.1.1 shall be
deleted.
(3)Utilization of renewable energy. Evaluate two (2) percent of on-site renewables; install if cost-effective
using SB 2030 guidance.2012 International Green Construction Code Chapter 6 shall be an optional
chapter. The 2012 International Energy Conservation Code shall be used, but not both or portions of
both.
(e)General section provisions.
(1)Interpretation. In interpreting this section and its application, the provisions of these regulations shall
be held to the minimum requirements for the protecction of public health, safety and general welfare
as determined by the building official.
(2)Conflict. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
specific requirement shall be applicaable. Where, in any specific case, different sections of the code
specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most practical
requirement to meet the intent of the code shall govern. The provisions of this code shall not be
deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.
(Ord. No. 933, §§ 1—4, 9-23-2013)
Updated February, 2022
Originally published January, 2021
Prepared by
Katie Jones, Marisa Bayer
Center for Energy and Environment
In collaboration with
Hennepin County
MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL SUSTAINABLE
BUILDING POLICIES GUIDE
Policy Framework and Implementation Recommendations
Attachment 2
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OVERVIEW
Cities throughout Minnesota seek to improve public health,
environmental justice, and environmental and economic
sustainability. As cities set targets to reduce carbon
emissions, reduce waste, protect natural areas, and mitigate
stormwater runoff, many are turning to building-related
strategies to help achieve these goals.
Generally, cities have three main levers to create change:
mandatory requirements, process incentives, and financial
incentives. Because the State of Minnesota sets the building
code, cities are unable to establish building requirements that
are more strict than existing code; however, with financial
levers and authority over land use, cities have tremendous
potential to use sustainable building policies as a tool to make
progress toward sustainability goals.
To date, Minnesota cities have taken three approaches in the
application of sustainable building policies, listed below in
order of impact:
1.Mandatory approach (Recommended). This policy
approach identifies default sustainability requirements
for funding programs and land use variances above
certain thresholds. These requirements are in addition
to other program and land use requirements.
2.Scoring approach. Buildings are scored on a set of
criteria and those with the highest scores qualify for
city program funding and approval.
3.Suggestion approach. Developers are strongly
encouraged to consider sustainability in construction
through a sustainability questionnaire.
Based on research of existing policies and interviews with
Minnesota cities, we identified best practices and
recommendations for creating a framework and implementing
a mandatory sustainable building policy.
The intent of this guide is to provide a resource for cities
considering sustainable building policies and to encourage
standardization across cities. Standardization has many
benefits including improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness
across the region, facilitating the adoption of sustainable
building practices, and reducing competition among cities for
development.
Sustainable Building Policy
Defined
Sustainable building policies
establish minimum
sustainability criteria that go
beyond existing state code for
new construction or
significantly renovated
developments. Included criteria
typically target areas for
pollution reduction and
resource conservation. Also
known as green building
policies.
Existing Policies
As of 2022, eight Minnesota
cities have some type of
formal sustainable building
approach: Duluth, Edina,
Maplewood, Minneapolis,
Northfield, Rochester, St.
Louis Park, and Saint Paul.
The affected building types,
triggers, and criteria vary by
policy, although some
standardization is taking
shape. See the Appendix for
detailed comparison of the
policies.
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POLICY FRAMEWORK GUIDE
A policy framework addresses the fundamental questions of “what” and “who” — what does the
policy cover, who does this apply to, who manages the policy, and what happens with non-
compliance.
Identify City Overlay and Applicable Rating Systems
The first step is to understand the universe of existing third-party green building rating systems.1
Such rating systems provide processes for developers to achieve the city’s aims. Rating
systems are often similar but not identical. For that reason, the city should note the strengths
and weaknesses of the rating systems relative to one another and make a list of priority impacts
the city wants to target. That list, along with considerations of other city goals, becomes a city
overlay — a set of specific measurable minimum requirements that go beyond the base
construction code and may exceed a standard’s requirements.
Figure 1: Example relationship between the city overlay and an existing rating system for a single-
family home new construction. A development must comply with everything in the city overlay.
For many components, the MN Green Communities rating system meets the city’s criteria.
However, as this example shows the city is specifically targeting higher building performance with
DOE Zero Energy Ready certification.
Applicable rating systems and the overlay should both be included in a policy. The two work in
tandem, giving the city high-level policy customization, while giving developers flexibility in how
to meet the targets. One benefit for the city is that using such rating systems lessens the need
for specialized staff. In addition, leveraging existing rating systems that are well known in
today’s construction industry allows for ease of communication and cost-effectiveness of
implementation.
1 Green building rating systems — sets of sustainability criteria with detailed and proscriptive pathways for
meeting the criteria. They are generally broad covering many sustainability areas (e.g., water, energy, waste,
materials) and can include topic focused standards (e.g., Sustainable Buildings 2030 energy standard).
DOE Zero
Energy
Ready
Homes
ENERGY
STAR®
certification
Water
conservation,
waste
diversion,
indoor
environmental
quality,
etc.
City Overlay:
Single Family
Residential
Rating System: MN
Green Communities
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Leverage existing third-party rating systems
Cities with existing sustainable building policies recognize the value of standardization
across the region — the more ubiquitous the rules, the more practiced the industry
becomes at complying with them and the more cost-effective implementation becomes.
Because of the unique characteristics of different building types, policy requirements
should specify the appropriate rating system for each building type. The table below
shows the most common and recommended minimum rating systems and their
associated levels by building type.
Municipal,
Commercial, Mixed-
Use, Industrial
•LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations;
Certified Silver or higher
•B3 Guidelines
Multifamily
•LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations;
Certified Silver or higher
•B3 Guidelines
•GreenStar Homes; Certified Silver or higher
•Green Communities *
Single-family
•LEED for Homes; Certified Silver or higher
•MN GreenStar; Certified Silver or higher
•Green Communities*
Parking •Park Smart Silver
*For projects with MHFA funding, it is recommended that the MN Overlay version be used.
Establish City Overlay Criteria
Below we lay out the most common overlay criteria. Where possible, criteria are
performance-based, which gives developers flexibility, and drives innovation and cost
efficiencies. Cities should prioritize criteria for adoption that balance needs for
implementation with city goals to ensure policy success.
It is also important to note that as environmental and economic conditions change,
flexibility within each criterium is valuable. For that reason, it is recommended that a
department director be charged with promulgating the detailed overlay requirements. It is
also critical to include a third-party verification component in the policy. Verifiers should
be proposed by the developer and acceptable to the city.
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Recommended Overlay Criteria Recommended Rule
Predicted and actual energy use
Meet SB 2030 Energy Standard through
design and operation; for 1-3-unit buildings,
meet DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Homes
standard.
Predicted greenhouse gas
emissions
Calculate and report.
Predicted and actual use of
potable water
Achieve 30% below the water efficiency
standards of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
Predicted use of water for
landscaping
Achieve 50% reduction from consumption of
traditionally irrigated site.
Utilization of renewable energy Evaluate 2% of on-site renewables; install if
cost-effective using SB 2030 guidance.
Electric vehicle charging
capability (if parking is
included)
Install conduit that allows charging stations to
be installed at a future date.
Diversion of construction waste
from landfills and incinerators
Achieve 75% diversion rate
Indoor environmental quality
Use low-VOC (volatile organic compounds)
materials including paints, adhesives,
sealants, flooring, carpet, as well as ASHRAE
thermal and ventilation minimums.
Stormwater management
Adhere to quantity and quality requirements,
including infiltration rate, suspended solid,
and phosphorous reductions.
Resilient design
Document a design response to several
identified potential shocks and stressors such
as utility interruption, extreme rainfall and
transportation interruption. Design Team shall
integrate the identified strategies into the
design of the project.
Ongoing monitoring of actual
energy and water use
Benchmark using ENERGY STAR® Portfolio
Manager annually.
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Policy Triggers
Given the regional competition for development, cities often balance priorities of encouraging
development while achieving community-wide goals, such as sustainability targets. For this
reason, we 1) encourage the greatest number of cities to adopt similar sustainable building
policies to standardize the practice across a region, and 2) recommend cities consider their
unique leverage points for the greatest impact. Cities can use the following triggers to activate a
sustainable building policy:
1.Funding incentives. The most straightforward trigger is a
developer’s request for public funding. To date, several cities
have successfully used a minimum trigger of $200,000 in
cumulative public funding. The types of qualifying funding
sources vary. We recommend maximizing public funding
sources for the greatest impact. (See examples below.)
2.Land use incentives. Though there is little track record of this
approach for sustainability in Minnesota, it is used in other
areas of the country. For cities with established zoning rules,
we recommend cities consider three types of land use triggers:
a.Planned unit development (PUD). Where a city has a
large tract of land for development, it can set high-level
density and other rules, such as a sustainable building
policy, for the site, while giving the developer flexibility
in how that is accomplished.
b.Premiums. Setting clear expectations for developers
can reduce costs and encourage specific types of
development. We recommend cities consider codifying
sustainability premiums as an incentive for density and
height bonuses.
c.Variance. Where not codified as premiums, cities
should consider applying a policy when more intense
variances are requested.
3.Process incentives. Cities can create faster approval processes and higher prioritization in
permit and inspection reviews for developments that adhere to the sustainable building
policy. This has not yet been tried in Minnesota but has been done elsewhere.
4.Building size. Because larger building developments have the greatest environmental
impact and more sophisticated design teams, we recommend that a policy apply to buildings
that meet the following size thresholds. This trigger is only activated when a project receives
a funding, land use, or process incentive.
a.New construction of 10,000 square feet and greater.
b.Significant renovation of buildings 10,000 square feet and greater that include a new
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
Funding Sources
Comprehensive policies count all
public dollars toward the
threshold that triggers
compliance including:
1.Community Development
Block Grants (CDBG)
2.Bonds
3.Tax Increment Financing
(TIF)
4.HOME Investment
Partnership Program
5.Housing Redevelopment
Authority funds
6.Land write-downs
7.Low-Income Housing Tax
Credits (LIHTC)
8.A dedicated Sustainable
Building Policy fund
9.Any other Federal, State,
Regional (e.g., Met
Council), or City funding
source
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Enforcement
Enforcement can be approached from two angles — either for financially incentivized projects or
for those triggered by land use and process incentives.
The financial incentive is often needed to encourage and make such developments viable in the
first place, making a financial penalty for non-compliance challenging to employ. For that
reason, the best practice is to be proactive on the front end, providing sufficient resources and
check-ins during the design development process to ensure compliance along the way.
For projects triggered by land use and process incentives, the city could enact a fine for
violation, which has been done in other American cities with some as high as $500 per day for
non-compliance. In either case, compliance with the sustainable building policy should be
included in the development agreement and loan documents.
Evaluation
Cities should evaluate a policy’s impact and adjust over time in order to meet stated goals. A
best practice is to build a framework for these components within the policy itself by requiring an
annual progress and impact report and setting a reassessment timeline (e.g., every 3-5 years)
for overlay criteria and the approved third-party rating systems.
Codify the Policy
After the city council or board adopts the sustainability building policy, it is important to codify
the policy within or near zoning- and planning-related chapters in city code because a
sustainable building policy concerns land development.
IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE
Before approval, it is important to have a plan to address questions of “how” — namely, how to
operationalize the policy. Policy adoption alone will not ensure a sustainable building policy will
be successful. Additional steps are needed to create structure, ownership, and awareness of
the policy.
Identify Leaders and Collaborators
Policies are often managed by departments that are responsible for education, awareness, and
enforcement. In some cases, these responsibilities may fall across departments, so it is
important early on to identify the department and individual who will take primary ownership for
the policy. Below is a list of key stakeholders to involve:
Sustainability Staff
As topic specialists, sustainability staff should either lead or play a significant part in
policy development and assist in policy implementation. Such staff can advocate for the
policy internally and educate external stakeholders. In addition, any initial meetings with
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a project’s development team should include sustainability staff or other designated,
qualified individuals who can speak to the technical nature of sustainability requirements.
Planning Department
City planning departments should be involved in the management of the sustainable
building policy. City planners are responsible for reviewing project applications, engaging
with developers, and ultimately drafting the developer’s agreement, which is the
document holding a project developer accountable for following policies and codes.
External Collaborators
External partners can provide technical assistance to project teams to meet policy rating
systems. These generally fall into two categories:
•Specific: A partner that develops and manages an individual rating system is best
equipped to answer questions regarding pathways for compliance for their rating
system (e.g., USGBC for LEED).
•Broad: A partner that can answer questions across multiple rating systems.
Increase Awareness of the Policy
A key question to ask is: how do developers, architects, and contractors know the policy exists?
If the policy is new, or if major changes have been made to an existing policy, cities should take
proactive steps to inform their development community about how this policy will impact future
projects. At minimum, cities should post the policy clearly on the city’s website for easy access.
Additional engagement would build support and acceptance of the policy. We recommend cities
offer trainings, networking events, and building tours, as well as engage building associations to
spread the word about the policies. Cities could also partner on outreach initiatives to increase
reach and minimize cost.
Community Highlight: St. Louis Park, MN
Because the City’s Community Development Department oversees project and land use
applications as well as financial incentives for development, it is a natural fit for the
sustainable building policy to be managed by that department. Sustainability staff, who are
in a different department, remain engaged by attending project meetings with developers to
educate them about the City’s climate goals and aspects of the policy. The City also keeps
an architecture and engineering firm on retainer for more detailed review beyond
sustainability staff’s abilities and to help developers meet the goals of the policy.
Community Highlight: Rochester, MN
The City of Rochester hosts green building tours to showcase successful implementation of
their policy in new development. Developers and architects can tour new buildings, ask
questions, and learn how their peers are following Rochester’s sustainable building policy.
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Identify Projects Subject to the Policy
Although a policy itself specifies minimum requirements for subject developments, the city must
create a process to easily identify incoming projects that meet those requirements. This is
accomplished by leveraging existing development review processes. Planners also often use
checklists and review guides to ensure projects meet required development policies and codes.
For that reason, we recommend cities use this process to integrate a review for the sustainable
building policy. Cities should make sure someone with sustainability expertise, either
sustainability staff or other designated reviewers, attend development review meetings.
Educate Project Teams
Once the city has identified an eligible project, the policy should be reviewed with the project’s
development team to ensure they understand all the components of the policy. This is a great
opportunity for development teams to ask questions and for city staff to champion their policy.
This meeting should be scheduled after a project application or funding application is received
to ensure policy criteria can be incorporated as early as possible in the design process. Having
the right people at the meeting will ensure that the policy expectations are clearly
communicated, and any questions are addressed. On the city’s side, this meeting should
include those involved in managing the policy, such as sustainability and planning staff. If the
city is working with an external collaborator to help with technical assistance, including them in
this meeting would be advantageous. From the project team, the architect and owner’s
representative should be invited so that the team responsible for designing and funding the
project understand the expectations.
Ensure Compliance
A best practice for compliance is for cities to connect project teams with external collaborators
who are technical experts in both the development process and sustainability requirements.
Cities then track compliance with the list of requirements. Because most projects that have been
subject to sustainable building policies in Minnesota have been commercial, mixed use, or large
multifamily, city staff have relied on the B3 Tracking Tool to monitor compliance for most
recommended overlay criteria and then have separate manual tracking mechanisms to track
any remaining criteria.
Community Highlight: Saint Paul, MN
The City of Saint Paul uses funding and size minimums to determine the projects subject to
their sustainable building policy. After public project funding is requested and before it is
approved, the staff member responsible for managing the policy is notified of the project.
Staff send a letter to the project team detailing compliance requirements for the project, and
soon after they hold a meeting involving the project team to review these requirements.
Sustainability staff leverage this opportunity to walk through the policy step by step to make
sure there are no surprises for the project team.
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Another best practice is to leverage other existing processes for front end-confirmation of
sustainable design, such as Xcel Energy’s Energy Design Assistance program and other similar
utility programs that incentivize energy modeling to meet building performance criteria.
Enforce the Policy
Enforcement comes into play once a project receives the necessary approvals to start
construction. In most cases, following the previous steps will ensure that a project adheres to
the policy; however, if the project does not meet minimum standards, enforcement may be
necessary. Formal enforcement should be codified in the policy, so developers understand the
implications of not complying. Informally, city staff can communicate with project teams about
the negative impact to their relationship and concerns over future projects following city policies.
Evaluate Impact
Evaluating the policy’s impact helps city staff and city decision-makers understand if the policy
achieved the intended goals. Project reports should detail the size, cost, and anticipated savings
compared to actual performance. A summary of these along with the collective environmental
benefits (e.g., gallons of water and greenhouse gas emissions saved compared to code) should
be shared with city council, staff, and the public. In addition, annual or biennial reviews with
project teams, city staff, and external collaborators give valuable input into the effectiveness of
the policy. Cities should talk to project teams about what worked and what could be improved
about the sustainable building policy’s implementation process. They should also talk to external
collaborators and sustainability experts about the latest trends and best practices for
sustainable buildings. Having both quantitative and qualitative data on the policy’s success will
be useful during future policy updates to strengthen its impact.
FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
Going forward, these policies should evolve as new sustainability standards become available
and as city goals around reducing structural racism and ensuring equity become clearer and
more focused. As cities find alignment on these issues, they should continue to exchange best
practices and evolve together. We recommend cities check in on at least a biannual if not
quarterly basis. This could be led by cities themselves or by an external coordinator.
Areas that may warrant further exploration include:
•Compliance tracking tool. Cities currently lack a holistic method for tracking
compliance for all property types and may benefit from the development of one.
Community Highlight: Rochester, MN
The City of Rochester structures their Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreements as pay-as-
you-go disbursements, giving the city the opportunity to withhold future disbursements if a
project does not adhere to certain policies or codes. The city has used this approach for
projects in the Destination Medical Center and throughout the municipality.
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•Additional compliance strategies. Another possible route to ensure compliance is by
leveraging permitting and inspections processes. However, because construction code
is prescriptive and most sustainability criteria is performance-based, there has been no
attempt in Minnesota thus far to take either of these two routes:
o During permit approval. Because cities approve permits that give the green
light for construction, they could explore issuing permits only once design models
adequately indicate that sustainability requirements will be met. Incorporating
permit approvals that are based on modeled designs of performance would
necessitate thorough consideration of expertise and permitting staff needs.
o During inspections. Building inspectors could take a bigger role in ensuring
sustainability criteria are incorporated during construction. Similar to design
review for permits, inspectors evaluate a building based on prescriptive code. For
that reason, inspector scope would need to expand to include evaluation against
a performance-based model design.
•A one-stop-shop for expertise on sustainable building policies. An external
collaborator would not only consult on multiple rating systems, but also serve as a single
point of communication for technical questions and compliance monitoring for project
teams and cities, respectively. This type of group has not yet been established to serve
Minnesota cities. However, such a partner with broad expertise, design review
experience, and implementation support ability could serve multiple cities while reducing
sustainability staff needs.
Although sustainable building policies have been around more than a decade in Minnesota,
there remain great opportunities for more cities to leverage such policy tools and for better
standardization among cities to ease implementation. As cities actively invest in new
developments or receive developer requests outside existing zoning rules, they can use these
policies to achieve sustainability goals. In the end, the built environment has strong impacts on
environmental health and livability, and sustainable building policies are an important tool to
build the physical environment that cities want and need.
APPENDIX
See a table summary of current Minnesota municipal sustainable building policies here:
https://www.mncee.org/minnesota-municipal-sustainable-building-policies-guide
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City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Phone: 651-266-8560
Chapter 81. Sustainable Building.
Sec. 81.01. Declaration of Policy.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for public health and welfare by increasing the environmental and
financial sustainability of future development projects within the City of Saint Paul.
Sec. 81.02. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
(a) City Funding means funds provided for New Construction or Major Renovations provided by agreement
from the City of Saint Paul or the Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), including:
(1)Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
(2)Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
(3)HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
(4)Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds
(5)Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
(6)Any other Federal, State, or Metropolitan Council (Met Council) funding source
(7)Any other City of Saint Paul funding source
(8)Any other HRA funding source
(9)Notwithstanding the above, City Funding does not include the following:
a. Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Cleanup and
Investigation Grants
b.Met Council Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) Contamination Cleanup Grants
c.Met Council TBRA Site Investigation Grants
d.Conduit Bonds issued for the benefit of qualified 501(c)(3) entities
(b) Developer means the entity, whether public or private, that undertakes New Construction or Major
Renovation, and to whom the provisions of this chapter apply.
(c) Director means the Director of the Department of Planning and Economic Development or their
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(c) Director means the Director of the Department of Planning and Economic Development or their
designee.
(d) Major Renovation means renovation work performed on a building or portion thereof consisting of at
least 10,000 square feet, and requiring installation of new mechanical, ventilation, or cooling systems,
or the replacement of such systems.
(e) New Construction means the planning, design, construction and commissioning of a new building, or
an addition to an existing building if such addition requires installation of new mechanical, ventilation,
or cooling systems.
(f) Saint Paul Overlay means specific measurable standards that New Construction and Major
Renovations must meet, and which are to be promulgated by the Director. The Saint Paul Overlay
must include requirements for the following:
(1)Predicted and actual energy use
(2)Predicted greenhouse gas emissions
(3)Predicted and actual use of potable water
(4)Predicted use of water for landscaping
(5)Utilization of renewable energy
(6)Electric vehicle charging capability
(7)Diversion of construction waste from landfills and incinerators
(8)Indoor environmental quality
(9)Stormwater management
(10)Resilient Design
(11)Ongoing monitoring of actual energy and water use
(g)Sustainable Building Standard means any of the following:
(1)For commercial projects:
i.LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation; Certified Silver, Gold or Platinum
ii.State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines; Certified Compliant
iii.Saint Paul Port Authority Green Design Review (if applicable)
(2)For residential projects:
i.LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation; Certified Silver, Gold or Platinum
ii.State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines; Certified Compliant
iii.GreenStar; Certified Silver, Gold or Platinum
iv.Green Communities; Certified
(3)For parking structures:
v.Parksmart; Certified Silver or Gold
In the event that any of the above standards is determined by the Director to be obsolete, equivalent
substitute standards may be utilized at the discretion of the Director until such time as this chapter may
be updated to include new standards.
Sec. 81.03. Applicability.
This chapter applies to:
(a) New Construction or the Major Renovation of facilities owned or operated by the City of Saint Paul or
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the HRA.
(b)New Construction or the Major Renovation of any facilities of which the City or HRA are,or will
become, the sole tenant.
(c)New Construction or Major Renovation of any facilities within the City of Saint Paul receiving more than
$200,000 of City Funding.
Sec. 81.04. Requirements.
(a)New Construction or Major Renovations to which this chapter applies pursuant to Section 81.03 are
required to be certified under an eligible Sustainable Building Standard at the listed rating level,and
must meet the standards set forth in the Saint Paul Overlay.
(b)For any projects to which this chapter applies under Sec.81.03(c),compliance with this chapter must
be a condition of receipt of City Funding.
Sec. 81.05 Waiver.
The requirements of this chapter may be waived,in whole or in part,by the Saint Paul City Council,or,
in the event that the expenditure of City Funds is approved by the HRA, the HRA Board of Commissioners.
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This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on July 1,2018,and apply to all projects for which schematic
design is initiated on or after July 1, 2018.
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Sustainable Building Policy
The Edina community is dedicated to building a sustainable environment where current and future generations
benefit from clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, and access to nature, as reflected in City
Council value statements. In particular, the City recognizes the risks of climate change and has set a goal of
reducing greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2025. Since the built environment is a significant contributor to Edina’s
greenhouse gas footprint, it is important that new developments are built to minimize emissions and
environmental impact during construction as well as the operation of buildings. Developments that seek City
funding or land use incentives can join the City in these goals and meet set sustainable building requirements. As
such, the City of Edina adopts the following Sustainable Building Policy:
POLICY REQUIREMENTS
1.New Construction or Major Renovations to which this policy applies are required to be certified under
an eligible Sustainable Building Rating System at the listed rating level, and must meet the standards set
forth in the Edina Overlay. Applicants may choose one Sustainable Building Rating System with which to
comply, and must comply with the full Edina Overlay. Applicable versions of Sustainable Rating Systems
and Overlay standards include the most recent or current iteration of a rating system in existence at the
time of development application.
1.“Sustainable Building Rating System” means any of the following:
i.US Green Building Council’s LEED building construction or operations; Certified Silver,
Gold or Platinum,
1.US Green Building Council’s SITES Certification can be used in tandem with LEED
for suitable public facilities
ii.State of Minnesota’s B3 Guidelines; Certified Compliant
iii.Enterprise’s Green Communities; Certified
iv.Green Business Certification Inc.’s Parksmart; Certified Silver or Gold
b.Equivalent substitute standards may be utilized at the discretion of the Sustainability Division.
2.“Edina Overlay” means specific measurable standards that New Construction and Major Renovations must
meet regardless of sustainable rating system. The Edina Overlay requires:
a.Building greenhouse gas emission predictions using agreed upon methodology
i.Calculate and report to Sustainability Division.
b.Electric vehicle charging capability for at least 15% of parking stalls
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“Level 2” electric vehicle charging capability means chargers with voltage greater than 120
and includes 240.
i.5% of parking stalls must install Level 2 or higher charging stations at the time of
construction –AND-
ii. Install conduit that allows 10% of spaces dedicated to Level 2 or higher charging
stations, which could be installed at a future date
c.Energy efficiency standard
i.For 1-4 unit residential projects:
1.Follow US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Homes
ii.For all other residential and commercial projects:
1.Follow B3 Sustainable Building 2030 Energy Standard
d.Bird-safe glazing
i.For projects seeking LEED certification:
1.Achieve bird collision deterrence point
ii.For projects seeking all other Sustainable Rating Systems:
1.Follow B3 Guideline S.9: Bird-Safe Building
APPLICABILITY
1.This Policy applies to all of the following New Construction and Major Renovation Projects. For the purpose
of this policy, the definitions of “Major Renovation” and “New Construction” shall be:
a.“Major Renovation” means renovation work performed on an existing building or portion thereof
consisting of at least 10,000 square feet (gross) for non-municipal buildings and 2,500 square feet
(gross) for municipal buildings, and requiring installation of new mechanical, ventilation, or cooling
systems, or the replacement of such systems.
b.“New Construction” means the planning, design, construction and commissioning of a new building, or
an addition of at least 10,000 square feet to an existing building if such addition requires installation of
new mechanical, ventilation, or cooling systems.
2.Public Facilities owned or operated by the City of Edina or the HRA.
3.Facilities of which the City or HRA are, or will become, the sole tenant.
4.Facilities rezoned with Planned Unit Development (PUD) District zoning.
5.Private Facilities receiving Financial Assistance.
a.“Financial Assistance” means funds provided for New Construction or Major Renovations projects
provided by agreement from the City of Edina or the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(HRA), including:
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i.Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
ii.HRA Funds
iii.Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Grant
iv.Housing Improvement Area
v.Affordable Housing Trust Fund
vi.Conduit Bonds
vii.Land write-downs below market value
viii.Other funds that are available to the City of Edina and Edina HRA
Notwithstanding the above, Financial Assistance does not include environmental remediation funds such as the
following:
i.Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Cleanup and Investigation
Grants
ii.Met Council Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) Contamination Cleanup Grants
iii.Met Council TBRA Site Investigation Grants
COMPLIANCE
1.For any projects to which this policy applies, compliance is a condition of receipt of Financial Assistance or
Planned Unit Development approval.
2.Buildings will demonstrate ongoing compliance with this Policy to advance to the next stage of construction or
operation, including necessary permit issuance.
3.The requirements of this Policy may be waived, in whole or in part, by the City Council after consideration of
the advantages and disadvantages of a waiver, and upon demonstration by the Sustainability Division of a
compelling public purpose. Applicable portions of this Policy are contingent upon availability of programs at
participating utility companies. This Policy may be amended or discontinued without prior notice.
Effective date: April 1, 2022
Originally adopted: November 16, 2021
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City of St. Louis Park Green Building Policy
Introduction
St. Louis Park is committed to leading in environmental stewardship. This priority is reflected in the comprehensive
plan goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and by the city’s Climate Action Plan, which includes seven midterm
goals that will reduce the city’s overall carbon emissions 55% by 2030:
1.Reduce energy consumption in large commercial buildings by 30 percent.
2.Reduce energy consumption in small- to mid-size commercial buildings by 30 percent.
3.Design and build all new construction to be net-zero energy.
4.Reduce energy consumption in residential buildings by 35 percent.
5.Achieve 100 percent renewable electricity.
6.Reduce vehicle emissions by 25 percent.
7.Reduce solid waste by 50 percent from business as usual.
These midterm goals guide the city’s development priorities, and the city actively encourages the design and
development of sustainable buildings and sites.
Sustainable development is defined as development that maintains or enhances economic opportunity and
community wellbeing while protecting and restoring the natural environment upon which people depend.
Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs. Sustainable or “green” buildings incorporate numerous strategies that result in improved
energy efficiencies, reduced water usage as well as increased health and productivity of occupants. Sustainable site
design promotes natural settings and results in improved storm water management and reduced water usage.
Together these efficiencies can result in cost savings that are beneficial for both the private and public sectors. In
addition, the city will pursue policies and practices that advance sustainability using techniques that produce
significant measurable results and true return on investment.
In the United States, buildings account for approximately:
•72% of total electricity consumption
•39% of total primary energy use
•38% of all carbon dioxide emissions
•170 million tons of construction and demolition waste
•14% of total potable water consumption, or 15 trillion gallons per year
(Source: US Green Building Council)
In St. Louis Park, emissions from buildings make up 60% of all greenhouse gas emissions.
The built environment has a substantial impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By
adopting green building strategies, cities can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Potential
benefits of green building include:
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Economic benefits
•Reduce operating costs for owners and tenants
•Create, expand, and shape markets for green products and services
•Improve occupant productivity
•Optimize life-cycle economic performance
•Reduce municipal infrastructure costs
Environmental benefits
•Reduce or capture greenhouse gas emissions
•Reduce solid waste
•Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
•Improve soil health and reduce erosion
•Improve air and water quality
•Conserve water and restore natural resources
Social benefits
•Enhance occupant comfort and health
•Minimize strain on local infrastructure
•Improve site and building aesthetics
•Improve overall quality of life
•Demonstrate environmental stewardship
This Green Building Policy (“policy”) promotes buildings that are energy efficient, economical to operate,
environmentally responsible, healthy places to live and work that enhance the quality of life in St. Louis Park and
help achieve the community’s Climate Action Plan goals.
Definitions
The following definitions apply specifically to the policy.
Municipal building: Any structure owned, leased, or otherwise occupied by the city and used for a public purpose by
the city.
Commercial building: A building that is used for commercial activities, including retail, office, services, and food and
drink. Commercial property includes office, medical, hotels, retail, entertainment, mixed use, hotel and multifamily
residential.
Industrial building: A building where products or materials are fabricated, assembled, processed or warehoused.
Multifamily residential building: A commercial residential building that contains five or more dwelling units
contained within a single structure or development. Under this policy, multifamily buildings are considered
commercial buildings.
Mixed-use building: A mixed use building may include any combination of two or more uses including housing,
office, retail, medical, recreational, commercial or industrial. Under this policy, mixed use buildings are considered
commercial buildings.
Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE): LCOE is the cost of generating energy for a particular system. LCOE is calculated as
the sum of costs over the lifetime of the system (initial investment, operations and maintenance, cost of fuel, and
cost of capital), divided by the sum of energy produced over the same lifetime. The result is an electricity generation
cost per unit of energy. This cost excludes all structural upgrades required, transportation, storage and taxes.
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Deconstruction: The unbuilding of a structure to salvage its reusable materials and components.
Skim: To remove valuable components (e.g., built-in furniture, flooring, appliances) for architectural salvage prior to
a scheduled demolition.
City financial assistance is defined as funds derived from the following sources:
•City of St. Louis Park
•Housing rehabilitation fund
•Reinvestment assistance program
•Revenue bonds (private activity bonds are negotiable)
•Tax increment financing (TIF) and tax abatement
•Housing Authority (HA) funds (excluding federal funding for rental assistance programs)
•Affordable housing trust fund
•Land write-downs
Land use applications that must comply with the policy (regardless of receiving city financial assistance) are:
•Projects that receive approval of a planned unit development
•Projects seeking certain points toward density bonuses offered in the zoning code
For all other definitions, see the City of St. Louis Park’s city code.
Project commencement
The version of this policy in effect at the time of the application date of planning and zoning applications and/or a
signed preliminary development agreement with the economic development authority and/or city shall be the
applicable version. If building permits have not been issued within two years of application approvals or the building
permits have expired or been canceled, the project must comply with updates to this policy. The city council may
grant an extension of time beyond two years if a written request for a time extension is submitted to staff and
approved by the economic development authority and/or city council. Requests for extension of time must be
received by the city before the termination date.
The most significant benefits of sustainable buildings and site design are obtained when project design and
construction teams take an integrated approach at a project’s outset. Therefore, projects subject to this policy shall
undergo a green building review with city staff and consultants at the pre-design or early schematic design stage.
Such a review requires one or more coordination meetings with staff and consultants to review policy requirements
and to ensure that a building’s proposed design and equipment are appropriate and integrated together to meet
sustainability targets.
Requirements for commercial, municipal, multifamily residential, and mixed-use
buildings
Applicability
The following municipal, commercial, multifamily residential, and mixed-use building construction projects receiving
or using $200,000 or more in city financial assistance and/or receiving approval for the land use applications listed
above are required to comply with this policy if they meet any of the criteria below:
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1.Municipal construction projects (designed for ongoing occupancy) that meet either of the following thresholds:
A.New buildings or additions: 15,000 square feet or greater (gross)
B.Renovations: 50,000 square feet or greater (gross)
2.Commercial, multifamily residential, industrial, hotel, and mixed-use construction projects (designed for
ongoing occupancy) that meet either of the following thresholds:
A.New buildings or additions: 15,000 square feet or greater (gross)
B.Renovations: 50,000 square feet or greater (gross)
All applicable projects must fulfill the following requirements, which include 1) certification under a third-party rating
system and 2) compliance with the city-specific “overlay.” Checklists and handouts will be supplied to provide
technical assistance and help project developers and staff with monitoring compliance.
Third-party rating system
The Developer must choose for the project the current version of one of the following rating systems and levels
under which to certify:
•LEED Building Design and Construction (LEED BD+C) or LEED Residential BD+C Multifamily
o Certified Silver, Gold or Platinum; certification must include a minimum of 13 points within the Energy
and Atmosphere: Optimize Energy Performance credit
•State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines
o Certified Compliant (projects <20,000 gross square feet should discuss applicability of the B3 Small
Buildings Method with B3 staff)
•Enterprise Green Communities (for multifamily residential rental projects only; projects must have at least
one unit that will serve a resident at or below 60 % AMI)
o Enterprise Green Communities Certification or Certification Plus
•For affordable housing projects that are funded or have tax credits through Minnesota Housing: Minnesota
Housing overlay using Enterprise Green Communities Criteria
o Confirmed as compliant under Enhanced Sustainability: Tier 1 or higher
•Or equivalent rating systems with prior staff approval
This menu of rating systems provides a range of options and flexibility for a given project to follow. Regardless of the
rating system selected, compliance with rating systems help the city achieve the environmental, social, and public
health goals within the Climate Action Plan. Buildings certified under a rating system and marketed as “green” may
also attract prospective occupants.
Projects are strongly encouraged to utilize Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy’s energy design assistance and design
review programs (if eligible) to receive free consultations or customized modeling that predicts energy usage,
suggests potential energy saving strategies and estimates energy cost savings. This process ensures that the building
owner is informed about what energy-cost savings options exist to fully evaluate the life cycle costs of various
building components. These programs may also provide equipment rebates to help bring down the capital cost of
the project.
Proof of registration and continued compliance with the rating system selected must be provided at meetings with
city staff. City financial assistance may be withheld in the event of noncompliance.
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St. Louis Park Overlay
In addition to certification with any one of the rating systems listed above, projects complying with the policy must
also meet and document additional requirements (the “overlay”). The overlay reflects the most important values of
St. Louis Park: energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, and stewardship of natural resources. The
items listed below are required regardless of the rating system selected but may overlap with mandatory or optional
points available in some rating systems (noted).
1.Renewable energy (RE)
Not required for projects certifying under the State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines; renovation projects may also be
exempted with staff approval.
Complete an analysis of onsite solar sufficient to offset two percent of predicted energy demand.
A.If the design phase calculator determines that the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) from a proposed system
is equal to or less than the combined price of grid and/or fossil fuel-supplied energy and carbon, installation
of an onsite system meeting two percent of the project’s anticipated energy demand (electricity and natural
gas combined) is required. Renewable Energy Credits must be retained by the building owner.
B.If the analysis determines that solar is not technically feasible due to shading, orientation or other technical
constraints, or that the LCOE is greater than the combined price of grid and/or fossil fuel-supplied energy
and carbon, the developer is required to subscribe the project to a utility green power subscription program
or power purchase agreement for a minimum of one year at a level that meets 100 percent of the project’s
anticipated energy demand and the RE requirement is considered met.
See handout for more details on the steps required to complete the RE analysis and a list of commercial solar
installer directories.
BENEFITS: Additional clean energy on the grid; potential to lower electricity bills for building owners and
tenants.
2. Building electrification
Examine the cost and feasibility of ground-source heat pumps, cold climate air-source heat pumps and/or
variable refrigerant flow systems to provide heating and cooling to the building. Installation is optional.
BENEFITS: Eliminates greenhouse gas emissions from the extraction and transportation of natural gas;
prepares building loads to be powered entirely with carbon-free electricity as the grid transitions; improves
indoor air quality and occupant health; eliminates cost of natural gas infrastructure.
3. Electric vehicle service equipment
Install cost-effective electric vehicle charging infrastructure to serve both short and long-term parking needs.
See handout for more details on the EVSE requirement.
BENEFITS: Future-proofs building for coming increase in EV sales and leases; marketable feature for prospective
tenants.
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4.Waste reduction and management
A.Deconstruction and salvage
i.Create a material conservation plan that includes a plan to adaptively reuse an existing structure or
salvage and reuse materials from an existing structure being demolished or deconstructed onsite
depending on applicability of sections ii and iii below.
ii.If a residential dwelling constructed prior to December 31, 1955 (according to building records on file)
is currently on the site of the planned new construction/addition or if the residential dwelling has
been designated as a historic resource subject to demolition review, the residential building must be
fully deconstructed. Building and architectural materials may be sold, donated, or reused on site.
State and county funds may be available to subsidize the cost.
iii.Any commercial building (of any construction year) or residential dwellings constructed after
December 31, 1955 (according to building permit records on file) currently on the site of the planned
new construction/addition must be skimmed for salvage of any reusable architectural materials (e.g.
doors, molding, fixtures, tiles, cabinets). Salvaged material may be sold, donated, or reused on site.
State and county funds may be available to subsidize the cost.
B.Construction waste management
Not required for projects certifying under the State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines
i.Create a construction waste management plan that specifies construction materials to be diverted
from disposal by efficient usage, recycling, reuse, manufacturer’s reclamation, or salvage for future
use, donation or sale.
ii.At least 75% of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste must be diverted from landfill. The
percentage of materials diverted can be calculated by weight or volume, but not both. For the purposes
of this section, construction materials and waste include, but are not limited to (1) all materials
delivered to the site and intended for installation prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy,
including related packaging; (2) construction materials and waste removal during demolition or razing.
For the purposes of this section, construction and waste materials do not include land-clearing debris
(including trees, rocks, and vegetation), excavated soils, and fill and base materials such as topsoil,
sand, and gravel. Ground concrete reused on site is considered retained construction materials.
iii.Compliance with this requirement may be met through either on-site separation of materials OR
sending materials to an approved construction & demolition material recovery facility. See handout for
a list of construction & demolition material recovery facilities.
C.Organics collection
i.For all buildings containing five or more dwelling units, designate space for the collection and hauler
servicing of organics (food scraps). A central location in a trash room, garage, or enclosure is
recommended. Solid waste staff is available to provide guidance on the inclusion of chutes dedicated
to organic waste in the building design. Organics service level minimum should start at 25% of trash
capacity, and service level should be routinely monitored and adjusted based on the needs of the
building and level of tenant participation. At time of close-out, provide a copy of a contract with a
hauler for organic waste collection with a minimum term of one year. Training and educational
materials for residents and property management on how to properly dispose of waste can be provided
by the city’s Solid Waste division upon request.
BENEFITS: Recaptures embodied carbon; reduces need for raw building materials; supports material
reuse; reduces greenhouse gas emissions; promotes organics recycling in multifamily buildings.
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5.Healthy soils
Not required for projects certifying under the State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines
A.For projects with an area of site disturbance that is 5,000 square feet or larger, soil management and
erosion control plans should be created and implemented to protect the soil profile of the current site
before, during, and after construction.
B.In-site landscaped areas soil should be amended to mimic the physical and biological capabilities of natural
and agricultural soils. Organic matter content should achieve a minimum of 5.0% by weight through the
incorporation of US Compost Council (USCC) Seal of Testing Assurance (STA)-Certified Compost.
See handout for more details on the steps required to incorporate organic matter into soils and a list of USCC
STA Certified Compost suppliers.
BENEFITS: Increases carbon sequestration in soil; promotes growth of healthy landscaping, avoiding need to
replant; reduces need for pesticides and fertilizers; increases biodiversity; increases water retention, reduces
erosion, and prevents polluted storm runoff from contaminating wetlands, lakes and streams; supports
market for compost.
6.Stormwater management
Not required for projects certifying under the State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines
Implement current best management practices for stormwater management by following the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS). MIDS is based on low impact development,
an approach to storm water management that mimics a site’s natural hydrology as the landscape is developed.
MIDS requires that for new, nonlinear developments that create more than one acre of new impervious surface
on sites without restrictions, to control stormwater runoff volumes and control the volume of post-construction
runoff for 1.1 inches of runoff from impervious surfaces. Design can be integrated into existing features of the
built environment, which may be rain gardens or bio-filtration basins, reduction in impervious surfaces or
permeable pavement, cisterns for holding runoff and water reuse irrigation systems, tree trenches, green roofs,
or any other practices that effectively manage stormwater runoff. Stormwater best management practices must
be designed to allow for easy ongoing maintenance and operation as well as efficiency and aesthetic
appearance.
BENEFITS: Flood mitigation; reduces need for potable water for irrigation; protects environmentally sensitive
site features; increases water retention, reduces erosion, and prevents polluted storm runoff from
contaminating wetlands, lakes and streams.
7.Efficient Building Benchmarking
Comply with Article VIII. Efficient Building Benchmarking ordinance of the city code regardless of total building
square footage. Multifamily residential buildings with individually metered units must include in the tenant lease
authorization for the release of utility bills to the landlord to facilitate building energy use reporting
requirements.
BENEFITS: Monitoring whole building energy use intensity and comparing to similar buildings annually helps
control owners’ costs; tracking building performance will inform property owners about effects of green
building; compliance triggers eligibility for extra city cost sharing incentives for property owners seeking
additional energy efficiencies.
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8. Commissioning
Conduct building commissioning per the chosen building certification or standard to ensure that newly installed
operating systems are functioning at their maximum capacity and according to their design efficiencies.
Commissioning agent must be independent from the project designer and in addition to any design assistance
program.
BENEFITS: Fewer change orders; maximizes energy efficiency, environmental health and occupant safety;
facilitates efficient on-going operations and maintenance of the facility through training and documentation.
9. Submit a summary report of policy compliance to Community Development staff at the time of Certificate of
Occupancy approval.
BENEFITS: Provides assurance to both project developer and city staff that project meets all requirements.
Proof of continued compliance with the overlay must be provided at meetings with city staff. City financial assistance
may be withheld in the event of noncompliance.
Requirements for residential buildings with 4 units or fewer
Applicability
The following building construction projects receiving or using city financial assistance are required to comply with
this policy:
All new and renovated residential building projects with 4 units or fewer receiving $10,000 or more in city financial
assistance.
All applicable projects must fulfill the following requirements.
1. Renovations: Owners of residential buildings of 4 units or fewer shall have an audit conducted by a utility
company or independent approved Home Energy Rating System (HERS) auditor. An audit conducted within the
past three years will be accepted. Utility sponsored audits are available for a nominal fee and provide residents
information to conserve energy.
Income-qualified homeowners undergoing home improvements using city funds will be directed to the local
Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program service provider who will provide a no-cost audit.
The audit must be scheduled before the work proceeds and conducted as soon as possible by the local
weatherization provider. In emergencies, the work at these homes may proceed before the audit is conducted.
2. New construction: Project developer must utilize CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy’s High Efficiency New
Homes program (or equivalent program) to receive free design assistance that predicts energy usage, suggests
potential energy savings strategies and estimates energy cost savings. This process ensures that the building
owner is informed about what energy-cost savings options exist to fully evaluate the life cycle costs of various
building components. These programs may also provide equipment rebates to help bring down the capital cost
of the project.
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Assistance to developers and property owners
To guide developers and property owners through the development process, the city will offer the services of staff
and experts with in-depth sustainable design experience without charge. These resources will be made available to
answer questions, provide clarifications, make suggestions, coordinate with area utility company energy efficiency
programs, and assist with specific issues related to meeting policy requirements.
Community outreach
To further the goal of this policy, the city conducts community outreach to educate the public about the benefits of
green building practices, techniques, and resources. Such efforts will utilize the city’s existing staff and promotional
resources. Specific audiences to be targeted will be single-family homeowners, neighborhood organizations, and
multifamily housing owners as well as businesses and private developers.
All projects subject to this Policy, and which incorporate green improvements as a result, will be highly encouraged
to showcase those projects upon completion so that others may benefit from lessons learned and be encouraged to
make similar sustainable improvements.
Other provisions
The requirements of this policy may be waived, in whole or in part, by the economic development authority and/or
city council after consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of a waiver, and upon demonstration by the
developer of a compelling public purpose. Applicable portions of this policy are contingent upon availability of
programs at participating utility companies. This policy may be amended or discontinued without prior notice.
Adopted by the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and the St. Louis Park City Council February 16,
2010. Updated September 16, 2014. Updated July 14, 2020. Revised and adopted June 6, 2022.
Land Use Law Center
Gaining Ground Information Database
Topic: Development Standards; Green Buildings &
Energy Efficiency
Resource Type: Regulations
State: Indiana
Jurisdiction Type: Municipal
Municipality: City of Bloomington
Year (adopted, written, etc.): 2009
Community Type – applicable to: Urban; Suburban
Title: City of Bloomington Green Building
Program
Document Last Updated in Database: April 22, 2017
Abstract
In the Municipal Code contains a Green Building Program, Chapter 2.29. The purpose of this
program is to further the city’s commitment to environmental, economic and social
stewardship, yield cost savings to city taxpayers through reduced operating costs, provide
healthy work environments for staff and visitors, reduce local greenhouse gas emissions,
and prepare for a current period of reduced supply of oil and natural gas. The program
adopts LEED certification.
Resource
2.29.010 Establishment and purpose.
The City of Bloomington hereby establishes a "Green Building Program" as part of the
Bloomington Municipal Code. The purpose of this program is to: further the city's
commitment to environmental, economic and social stewardship; yield cost savings to city
taxpayers through reduced operating costs; provide healthy work environments for staff
and visitors; reduce local greenhouse gas emissions; and prepare for a current period of
reduced supply of oil and natural gas. In furtherance of these purposes, the program adopts
practices specified by the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certification process.
(Ord. No. 09-04, § I, 3-25-2009)
2.29.020 Definitions.
The following terms shall be understood according to the definitions below:
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"City of Bloomington Building" means a building owned by the Board of Parks
Commissioners, the Board of Public Works, the City Utilities Department, the
Redevelopment Commission, or the Bloomington Municipal Facilities Corporation.
(a)"Existing" when modifying the term "City of Bloomington Building" shall mean a
building owned by the city at the time of the effective date of the ordinance from which this
chapter derives.
(b)"New" when used to modify the term "City of Bloomington Building" shall mean a
building built or commissioned to be built by the city after the effective date of the
ordinance.
(c)"Subsequently Acquired" when modifying the term "City of Bloomington Building" shall
mean an extant building purchased by the city after the effective date of the ordinance.
(d)"Occupiable" shall mean a building or enclosed space designed for human occupancy in
which occupants are engaged in labor or individuals congregate for amusement,
educational or similar purposes and which is equipped with means of egress, light and
ventilation.
"LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)" means a flexible, consensus-
based, rating system developed by the United States Green Building Council for evaluating
the performance of a building. It is based on existing, proven technology and evaluates
environmental performance from a "whole building" perspective. LEED is a self-certifying
system designed for rating new and existing commercial, institutional and multi-family
residential buildings. It outlines prerequisites and credits in five categories: sustainable site
planning, energy efficiency, materials selection, indoor environmental quality and water
conservation. Based on these categories, LEED offers four rating levels: Certified, Silver,
Gold and Platinum. LEED-NC is the rating system for new construction and major
renovations and LEED-EB:O&M is the rating system for the operation and maintenance of
existing buildings.
"Cost-Benefit Analysis" means a method of comparing the costs and benefits of bringing an
existing or subsequently-acquired City of Bloomington building up to LEED Silver with the
costs and benefits of not bringing such building up to LEED Silver standards. In discerning
costs and benefits, the city's analysis shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, registration fees, energy costs,
peak power demand, air pollutants (NOx, SOx, particulates and CO2), water, waste, worker
health and productivity. Such analysis should reflect both current and future costs and
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benefits and should result in a monetized value representing the present value of a LEED
Silver building's future financial benefits less the cost.
"Major Renovation" means any alteration that:
(a) affects more than 50% of the total building floor area; or
(b) an addition that increases the total building floor area by more than 50%; or
(c) causes the relocation of more than 50% of regular building occupants; or
(d) involves replacement of heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
"Payback Period" means the amount of time it takes for the initial investment in green
building options to be recouped in cost savings through reduced energy and water use,
reduced waste and other reduced costs as described in the definition of "cost-benefit"
above.
(Ord. No. 09-04, § I, 3-25-2009)
2.29.030 Applicability.
Unless exempted per 2.29.050, the Green Building Program shall apply to the following:
(a) New Buildings. All new occupiable City of Bloomington buildings shall be designed,
contracted and built to achieve LEED-NC Silver certification level, at minimum. The city
shall strive for a higher level of LEED certification (either Gold or Platinum) where project
resources and conditions permit.
(b) Existing and Subsequently-Acquired City of Bloomington Buildings.
(1) Major Renovations. All major renovations to existing and subsequently-acquired
occupiable City of Bloomington buildings shall be designed, contracted and built to achieve
LEED-NC Silver certification standards in the renovated portion of the building. The city
shall strive for a higher level of LEED certification (either Gold or Platinum) where project
resources and conditions permit.
(2) Other Renovations. All renovations to existing and subsequently acquired occupiable
City of Bloomington buildings which do not constitute "major renovation"
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per 2.29.020shall aim to achieve LEED-EB:O&M Silver certification standards where
project resources and conditions permit.
(c) LEED Certification. After registering the project with the U.S. Green Building Council, the
city shall adhere to the version of LEED in effect at the time of registration, regardless of
any new LEED version that may be released subsequent to registration but prior to project
completion.
(d) Leased Space. In the event the city enters into a new lease agreement or a renewal of
lease agreement for occupiable space, the city shall lease space in buildings that are LEED-
certified, where resources and conditions permit.
(Ord. No. 09-04, § I, 3-25-2009)
2.29.040 Evaluation and upgrade of existing and subsequently-acquired buildings.
(a) Unless otherwise exempt per 2.29.050 below or subject to the standards of 2.29.030(a)
or (b) above, all occupiable city buildings should eventually be brought up to at least LEED
- EB:O&M Silver standards. In the interest of determining the extent and timing by which
occupiable City buildings should be upgraded to LEED standards, the city shall conduct an
evaluation of all existing and subsequently-acquired occupiable city buildings. The
evaluation shall consist of two phases.
(1) Phase I - Basic Inventory: During Phase I, the city shall conduct a limited study of all
existing buildings to discern which buildings qualify for Phase II of the evaluation process.
(A) During Phase I, the city shall collect data on existing city buildings, including, but not
limited to:
(i) age of the building;
(ii) number of employees who occupy the building daily;
(iii) number of public who visit the building daily;
(iv) existing utility bills;
(v) number of square feet; and
(vi) building type
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(B) Phase I shall be completed within one year after the adoption of the ordinance from
which this chapter derives.
(2) Phase II - Analysis: During Phase II, the city shall examine systems that effect building
performance.
(A) During Phase II, the city's analysis shall include, but not be limited to the efficiency of
the following building features:
(i) the building envelope, including the walls, windows, roofs and doors;
(ii) the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) including all fans, boilers,
and compressors and the energy that they use;
(iii) the lighting systems including the amount of energy used per square foot for lighting,
and the amount of time that the light is on versus the amount of time it is needed; and
(iv) the interior finish systems, their maintenance and the impact they may have on the
interior environment.
(B) After the foregoing systems are examined, the city shall perform a cost- benefit analysis
of the costs of bringing each building up to LEED Silver. In the interest of maintaining close
control of the cost, the city shall pursue the LEED Silver standard only when the payback
period is no more than 10 years. In the event the cost-benefit analysis shows the
anticipated payback to be more than 10 years, the persons responsible for the project shall
recommend to the board having authority over the project which level of LEED certification
is appropriate for that particular project. If no level of LEED certification is possible, then
the project under consideration shall implement as many components of the LEED
program as feasible.
(C) For all existing buildings, Phase II shall be completed by December 31, 2020. Starting
January 1, 2011, at least one building per year shall be subjected to Phase II analysis.
(b) For all existing occupiable City of Bloomington buildings whose payback period does
not exceed 10 years per Phase II above, the city shall complete the following by December
31, 2022: 1) register the building with the United States Green Building Council under the
LEED-EB:OM program and 2) and implement operational improvements and equipment
upgrades necessary to obtain certification. The city will then continue with the LEED
certification process. The December 31, 2022 deadline shall be subject to available funds.
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(c) Subsequently-acquired occupiable City of Bloomington buildings obtained after the
passage of the ordinance from which this chapter derives shall be subject to the evaluative
process outlined in 2.29.040(a) if said building will not immediately undergo major
renovation as defined in section 2.29.020 above. Where a subsequently-acquired building
does not undergo immediate major renovation, and where said building is not exempt
per 2.29.050 below, the city shall undertake Phase I and Phase II evaluations as described
above and complete these evaluations within three years of acquiring the building.
(Ord. No. 09-04, § I, 3-25-2009)
2.29.050 Exemptions.
(a) The following building types shall be exempt from the requirements of this Chapter:
(1) industrial with limited office space;
(2) industrial with no office space;
(3) seasonal use only;
(4) space without a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system;
(5) conditioned storage space; and
(6) fire stations
(b) The requirements of this Chapter may be waived in an emergency situation which
endangers public health or safety. In such case, the city department operating under this
subsection shall report to the City Council the emergency that prevented compliance with
this Chapter within ten business days. Under these circumstances, a reasonable effort must
still be made to maximize the number of LEED points attained.
(c) If, due to specific circumstances, compliance with this Chapter would defeat the intent
of the Green Building Program or create an unreasonable burden on the city department
operating under this Chapter, the department may request a waiver from the requirements
of this Chapter from the Common Council. The Council may grant a waiver from the
requirements of this Chapter upon a finding that the city department requesting the waiver
has:
(1) documented the circumstances and burdens at issue; and
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(2) developed a reasonable plan to maximize the number of LEED points attainable.
(Ord. No. 09-04, § I, 3-25-2009)
2.29.060 Annual report.
The persons responsible for administering this Chapter shall annually report to the
Common Council on the progress of the implementation of the Green Building Program.
(Ord. No. 09-04, § I, 3-25-2009)
2.29.070 Encouragement of green building strategies in private development.
Although the requirements of this chapter do not extend to private development projects,
the City of Bloomington promotes the use of green building strategies in private
development projects by offering a number of resources and incentives. Development
projects are encouraged to take advantage of the Green Development Incentives and
Sustainable Development Incentives found in the City's Unified Development Ordinance
and to consult the City of Bloomington Environmental Commission's resource website for
Green Building Methods.
(Ord. No. 09-04, § I, 3-25-2009)
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