The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
CITY. The City of Pompano Beach, Florida.
CITY COMMISSION. The City Commission of the City of Pompano Beach, Florida.
CITY-OWNED CIVIC OR OFFICE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. City-owned buildings providing a public gathering place or office facilities.
CONSTRUCTION. Any project associated with the creation, development, or erection of any building eligible for the program.
FGBC. The Florida Green Building Coalition.
GHDS. The Green Home Designation Standard of the Florida Green Building Coalition.
GREEN BUILDING. Generally the resource efficient design, construction, and operation of buildings by employing environmentally sensible construction practices, systems, and materials.
INDEPENDENT OR INDEPENDENT OF THE CITY. Not employed by, or acting as agents of, the city.
L.E.E.D. 2.2. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System, Version 2.2, of the U.S. Green Building Council.
MUNICIPAL. Owned by the city.
PRIVATE. Property not owned by the city.
PROGRAM. The city green building program.
PROGRAM CERTIFICATION. The final designation awarded to a program participant for satisfying all requirements associated with the program for a particular project.
PROGRAM PARTICIPANT. Any person or entity seeking program certification for a particular project.
PROJECT. Any construction associated with the creation, development, or erection of any building eligible for the program.
PROJECT APPLICATION FORM. The form submitted to the building inspection department indicating that a program participant is interested in participating in the program for a particular project.
SUB-PROGRAM. Any area of construction covered by the program.
USGBC. The U.S. Green Building Council.
(Ord. 2007-40, passed 3-13-07)