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Tier 1 Residential Electives PLANNING & DESIGN (2 Required) • A site which complies with at least one of the following characteristics is selected A4.103.1: 1. An infill site is selected. 2. A greyfield site is selected. 3. An EPA - recognized Brownfield site is selected. • An individual with oversight responsibility for the project has participated in an educational program promoting environmentally friendly design or development and has provided training or written instruction to all appropriate entities. A4.104.1 • Existing buildings are disassembled for reuse or recycling of building materials. The proposed structure utilizes either appliances, electrical devices, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, doors, masonry, or portions of foundations which can be easily reused A4.105.2: • Optimize solar energy use by oriented the long side of the house to the south. A4.106.1 • A soil analysis is performed by a licensed design professional and the findings utilized in the structural design of the building. A4.106.2.1 • Soil disturbance and erosion are minimized by at least one of the following A4.106.2.2: 1. Natural drainage patterns are evaluated and erosion controls are implemented to minimize erosion during construction and after occupancy. 2. Site access is accomplished by minimizing the amount of cut and fill needed to install access roads and driveways. 3. Joint trenching is utilized, minimize the amount of time the disturbed soil is exposed and the soil is replaced using accepted compaction methods. • The construction area shall be identified and delineated by fencing or flagging to limit construction activity to the construction area. • Post construction landscape designs accomplish one or more of the following A4.106.3: 1. Areas disrupted during construction are restored to be consistent with native vegetation species and patterns. 2. Limit turf areas to not more than 25 percent of total landscaped area. 3. Utilize at least 75 percent native California or drought tolerant plant and tree species appropriate for climate zone 12. 4. Hydrozoning irrigation techniques are incorporated into the landscape design. • Permeable paving is utilized for at least 30 percent of the parking, walking or patio surfaces. A4.106.4 • Roofing materials on low sloped roofs having a minimum 3 -year aged solar reflectance of 0.65 and thermal emittance of 0.85, or a minimum Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 78. A4.106.5 • Roofing materials on high sloped roofs having a minimum 3 -year aged solar reflectance of 0.23 and thermal emittance of 0.85, or a minimum Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 20. A4.106.5 • Additional items necessary to address innovative concepts or local environmental conditions. A4.107.1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY (4 Required) • Exceed the California Energy Code requirements, based on the 2008 Energy Efficiency Standards requirements by 30 percent. A4.203.1 • A radiant roof barrier is installed. A4.205.1 • Exterior shading of at least 18 inches in depth is provided on all south and west windows. A4.205.2 • Third party blower door test is conducted and passed to verify building envelope tightness. A4.206.1 Note: This general informational handout is provided as a courtesy. Specific questions should be addressed to the project architect, contractor, other design professional, or by more detailed consideration of Pleasanton Municipal Code Chapter 20.26 and the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen 2010) at Title 24 Cal. Code of Regulations, Part 11.