(A) Density. By achieving the desired LEED certification level, the building/developer/owner may receive the pre-determined density bonus as outlined below. Density bonus shall be granted as an addition to the allowed lot coverage requirements, specified by zone. Where density cannot be increased horizontally through lot coverage, such as in a MU zoning, density shall be granted vertically.
(B) Review process. By achieving the desired LEED certification level, the building/developer/owner may receive the pre-determined density bonus as outlined below. Reduction in the standard application and review process shall be granted to be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
(C) Fee reduction. By achieving the desired LEED certification level, the building/developer/owner may receive the pre-determined density bonus as outlined below. Fee reductions shall be granted for development application fees to the appropriate LEED certification level.
(D) Incentive Award Level. The below lists the incentives awarded by LEED certification level.
(1) By building:
(a) LEED Certified;
(b) LEED Silver - 5% density only;
(c) LEED Gold - 10% density only; or
(d) LEED Platinum - 15% density, 25% fee reduction.
(2) By development:
(a) LEED Certified;
(b) LEED Silver - 5% density only and 30 day review process;
(c) LEED Gold - 10% density only, 25% fee reduction and 30 day review process; or
(d) LEED Platinum - 15% density, 50% fee reduction and 30 day review process.
(Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)