The program shall provide the following incentives for participants:
(A) Submittal, Review, and Construction Phase.
(1) Expedited Permitting. Applications for building permits and site plan reviews shall be reviewed on an expedited basis by city staff. Expedited shall be prioritizing such permitting and review ahead of non-participant projects.
(2) Signage. Participants shall be permitted to erect signage promoting their participation in the program as well as the certifying agency promotional materials on the site. Said signage shall not count toward the number of construction or future improvement signage normally permitted by the Sign Code.
(3) Web Page Promotion. The participant’s project shall be listed on the city's website under the program’s heading for a minimum of one year. City staff will develop the promotion with input from the participant.
(4) Reduction in Building Permit Fees. The calculation of building fees due shall exclude the marginal cost for compliance with the program standards. Therefore, only standard valuations as are typically utilized to calculate value shall be employed. Alternatively, the contractor may provide specific cost differential calculations for use by the Building Division when calculating fees.
(B) Upon Completion.
(1) Fee Refunds. The participant shall be entitled to a refund of 50% of the administrative site plan fee upon provision of the final certification from the appropriate rating agency.
(2) Green Building Program Proclamation. The participant shall receive a proclamation from the city at a City Council meeting recognizing the achievement under the City of Palm Bay Green Building Incentive Program.
(Ord. 2010-54, passed 10-21-10)