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26. The proposed project shall be a "green home" with a minimum of points in each category (Resources, Energy, and IAQ/Health) required for a Certified Rating. The applicant shall achieve the 105 points for each home as outlined in the initial checklist submittal. Exceptions may be permitted at the discretion of the Director of Community Development. The green building measures shall be shown on one of the first two pages of the plans submitted for issuance of a building permit. Each point identified shall have a notation showing which sheet the item can be found. A special inspection by a representative from the Planning Division shall be coordinated with regard to landscaping, irrigation, and exterior materials. All of the green building measures indicated on the approved checklist shall be inspected and approved by either the City of Pleasanton or a qualified specialist, or the applicant shall provide written verification by the project engineer, architect, landscape architect, or designer. 27. The applicant shall implement the following measures in the design and construction of the approved residential structures, to provide roof-mounted photo-voltaic systems in the future: a. Electrical conduit and "pull-strings" shall be installed from the roof/attic areas to the building's main electrical panel(s). b. Roof trusses shall be "engineered" to handle an additional load of five pounds per square foot beyond that of the load anticipated for roofing. c. An area shall be provided near the electrical panel for the "inverter" required to convert the direct current output from the photovoltaic panels to alternating current. d. A bi-directional electrical meter shall be installed at such time any photo-voltaic panels are installed. These measures shall be shown on the building permit plan set submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval before issuance of the first building permit. The building developer shall provide the necessary information and the plans delineating how the photovoltaic panels are applied on the roof prior to issuance of a building permit. The roof-mounted photovoltaic systems shall be physically and visually integrated with the structure's roof materials and design, e.g., surface-mounted, low profile, etc., to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. 28. All exterior lighting including landscape lighting shall be directed downward and designed or shielded so as to not shine onto neighboring properties. The project/building developer shall submit a final lighting plan, and include drawings and/or manufacture's specification sheets showing the size and types light fixtures proposed for the exterior of the buildings and parking areas. The light fixtures and their locations shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division. 6