This Chapter is intended to enhance the public welfare and assure that any city owned and city operated development is consistent with the city's desire to create a more sustainable community by incorporating green building measures into the design, construction, and maintenance of its buildings and sites.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)

   (A)   All new municipal buildings of 5,000 square feet or larger shall be designed, constructed and certified at the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ("LEED") minimum certified level.

   (B)   City staff shall use the most recent LEED certification standards as a benchmark to achieve maximum energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)

   Private development is encouraged, but not required, to be designed and constructed at minimum LEED certified levels and to achieve energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)