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17.50.030 the LEEDTM reference guide at all times. P. "Prepermitting documentation" means the documentation required by section 17.50.050 of this chapter. Q. "Renovation" means any change, addition, or modification to an existing building or structure. R. "Residential" means any building or structure used for living, sleeping, eating and cooking. For the purposes of this chapter, residential includes assisted liv- ing facilities and senior housing. Residen- tial 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. (Ord. 1873 § 1, 2002) 17.50.040 Standard For Compliance: A. Covered Projects: All covered pro- jects shall meet a minimum LEEDTM "cer- tified" rating, except as modified by the provisions of subsection B of this section. B. Actions Not Required: 1. LEEDTM Registration And Certifica- tion: 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. Noncovered Projects: Applicants for noncovered 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 require- ments 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 sys- tem without compromising the historical integrity of the structure. 2. Downtown Specific Plan Area: All privately owned structures within the boundaries of the downtown specific plan (adopted March 5, 2002) are exempt from the requirements of this chapter. Appli- cants for new or remodeled structures within this area are encouraged to use their best efforts to incorporate as many of the green building measures as feasible from the LEEDTM commercial rating sys- tem. E. Residential Construction: All build- ings or structures that are residential are exempt from the requirements of this chapter. F. Compliance As A Condition Of Ap- proval: Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be listed as a condition of approval on any design review or (Pleasanton April 2003) 4'72_8