Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, Section 4.106.3.1 and Section 5.106.3 of the California Green Building Standards Code are hereby added to read as follows:
4.106.3.1 Water permeable surfaces for low-rise residential building. Not less than 20% of new parking, walking or patio surfaces shall be permeable.
Exceptions:
1. The primary driveway, primary entry walkway and entry porch or landing shall not be included when calculating the area required to be a permeable surface.
2. Required accessible routes for persons with disabilities as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 11A and/or Chapter 11 B as applicable.
5.106.3 Water permeable surfaces for other than low-rise residential building. Not less than 20% of new parking, walking or patio surfaces shall be permeable.
Exceptions:
1. The primary driveway, primary entry walkway and entry porch or landing shall not be included when calculating the area required to be a permeable surface.
2. Required accessible routes for persons with disabilities as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 11A and/or Chapter 11 B as applicable.
(Ord. No. 2009-004 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2019-015 § 15 (part); Ord. No. 2022-007 § 15 (part))