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facilities and senior housing. Residential does not include hotels, motels, inns or similar commercial enterprises wherein rooms or suites of rooms are rented for transient occupancy. s. "Structure" means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind or any piece of work artificially built or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner and permanently attached to the ground, as defined in the California Building Standards Code. 17.50.040 Standard for Compliance. a. Covered Proiects: All covered projects shall meet a minimum LEEDTM "Certified" rating, except as modified by the provisions of Section 17.50.040(b). b. Actions Not Required: (1) LEEDTM Registration and Certification: Applicants are encouraged to register covered projects with the U.S. Green Building Council. LEEDTM certification through the U.S. Green Building Council is not required under this Chapter. (2) Building Commissioning: Building commissioning, although specified as a prerequisite for all LEEDTM ratings, is not required under this Chapter. Applicants are encouraged to verify that fundamental building systems are designed, installed, and calibrated to operate as intended. c. Non-Covered Projects: Applicants for non-covered projects are encouraged to use their best efforts to incorporate as many green building measures as feasible from the LEEDTM Commercial Rating System. d. Historic Structures and Structures within the Downtown Specific Plan Area (1) Historic Structures: All historic structures are exempt from the requirements of this Chapter. Applicants for historic structures are encouraged to use their best efforts to incorporate as many of the green building measures as feasible from the LEEDTM Commercial Rating System without compromising the historical integrity of the structure. 6