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Chapter 17.50 GREEN BUILDINGI Sections: 17.50.010 Purpose 17.50.020 Findings 17.50.030 Definitions 17.50.040 Standard For Compliance 17.50.050 Submission Of Prepermitting Documentation 17.50.060 Review Of Prepermitting Documentation 17.50.070 Compliance 17.50.080 Hardship Or Infeasibility Exemption 17.50.090 Appeal 17.50.100 Enforcement 17.50.010 Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to en- hance the public welfare and assure that further residential, commercial, and civic development is consistent with the city's desire to create a more sustain- able community by incorporating green building measures into the design, construction, and maintenance of build- ings. The green building practices refer- enced in this chapter are designed to achieve the following goals: A. To encourage resource conserva- tion; B. To reduce the waste generated by construction projects; 1. Prior ordinance history: Ord. 1873 § 1, 2002. 17.50.010 C. To increase energy efficiency; and D. To promote the health and pro- ductivity of residents, workers, and visitors to the city. (Ord. 1934 § 1, 2006) 17.50.020 Findings: The city finds that: A. Green building design, construc- tion, and operation can have a signifi- cant positive effect on energy and re- source efficiency, waste and pollution generation, and the health and produc- tivity of a building's occupants over the life of the building. B. Green building benefits are spread throughout the systems and features of the building. Green buildings may use recycled content building materials, consume less energy and water, have better indoor air quality, and use less wood fiber than conventional buildings. Construction waste is often recycled and remanufactured into other building products, resulting in reduced landfill impacts. C. Design and construction decisions made by the city in the construction and remodeling of city buildings can result in significant energy cost savings to the city over the life of the build- ings. Use of green building techniques in all construction can reduce overall energy consumption throughout the city. D. Based on studies by the Alameda County waste management authority (ACWMA), construction and demoli- tion debris comprises up to twenty one percent (21%) of materials disposed in 472-5 (Pleasanton Tune 2006)