(A) In order to improve public health, safety, and general welfare by enhancing the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts having a reduced negative impact or positive environmental impact, and encouraging sustainable construction practices within the City of Riverbank, the 2022 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11 (also known as the CALGreen Code), published by the International Code Council (ICC), in the California Code of Regulations, except as specifically repealed or amended by ordinance of the City of Riverbank, is hereby adopted and made part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein. The provisions of this code shall apply to the planning, design, use, and occupancy of every newly constructed building or structure, unless otherwise indicated in this code, throughout the City of Riverbank. A true and correct copy of the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code as adopted by this section shall be on file in the office of the City Building Official for inspection and use by the public.
(B) This section shall be known as the Green Building Regulations of the City of Riverbank and regulates the construction of new buildings within this jurisdiction, except work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in the California Green Building Code, and hydraulic flood control structures. The Green Building Regulations shall also apply to city owned buildings.
(C) Where in any specific case, different sections of the Green Building Regulations specify different materials, methods of construction, or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall apply.
(Ord. 2020-003, passed 2-11-20; Am. Ord. 2023-001, passed 1-24-23)