The procedures for compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(A) Project design. Applicants for a covered project are strongly encouraged to involve a qualified green building rater in the initial design phases of the project in advance of submittal of an application to determine applicable green building compliance thresholds and the most cost effective and appropriate means of achieving compliance.
(B) Planning applications. If a discretionary planning application is required for a covered project, applicants should be prepared to identify expected green building measures to be included in the project to achieve the compliance thresholds. Applicants should identify any anticipated difficulties in achieving compliance and any exemptions from the requirements of this chapter that may be requested.
(C) Building plan check review. Upon submittal of an application for a building permit, building plans for any covered project shall include a green building program description and completed checklist. The checklist shall be incorporated onto a separate full-sized plan sheet included with the building plans. Evidence that the project, as indicated by the project plans and green building program description, will achieve the standards for compliance outlined in § 15.04.085, shall be provided prior to issuance of a building permit.
(D) Changes during construction. During the construction process, alternate green building measures may be substituted, provided that documentation of the proposed change and the project's continued ability to achieve the standards for compliance to the chief building official shall be provided.
(E) Final building inspection. Prior to final building inspection and occupancy for any covered project, evidence that project construction has achieved the required compliance set forth in the standards for compliance outlined in § 15.04.085 shall be provided. The chief building official shall review the documentation submitted by the applicant and determine whether the project has achieved the compliance threshold as set forth in the standards for compliance outlined in § 15.04.085. If the chief building official determines that the applicant has met these requirements, the final building inspection may proceed.
(F) Conflict with other laws. The provisions of this chapter are intended to be in addition to and not in conflict with other laws, regulations and ordinances relating to building construction and site development. If any provision of this chapter conflicts with any duly adopted and valid statutes or regulations of the federal government or the state of California, the federal or state statutes or regulations shall take precedence.
(Ord. 872, passed 12-7-2022)