It is the intent of the Town Board to adopt
this chapter in order to set forth specific planning and design criteria
and requirements for development and redevelopment that will enhance
the public welfare. This chapter will set forth standards, requirements
and criteria which assure that further development is consistent with
the Town's goals to create consistent and comprehensive goals for
development that include incorporating green building measures into
the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings. Practices
referenced in this Chapter are designed to encourage resource conservation;
To reduce the waste generated by construction projects; To increase
energy efficiency; To promote the health and productivity of residents,
workers and visitors to the Town.
As used within this Chapter, the following terms
and words shall having the meaning indicated:
APPLICANT
Any individual, firm, limited liability company, association,
partnership, political subdivision, government agency, municipality,
industry, public or private corporation, or any other entity that
applies to the Town for the applicable permits to undertake any construction
or renovation project within the Town.
BUILDING
Any structure used for support or shelter of any use or occupancy,
as defined in the Building Codes of the State of New York.
COMMERCIAL PROJECT
Any project, other than a Town-sponsored project, which is
not residential.
CONSTRUCTION
The erection/building of any building or structure or any
portion thereof.
COVERED PROJECT
All new construction of commercial projects within the Town
that include a gross floor area of four thousand (4,000) square feet
or more.
GREEN BUILDING
A building planned and constructed utilizing a whole systems
approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings that
helps mitigate the environmental, economic, and social impacts of
buildings. Green building practices recognize the relationship between
natural and built environments and seek to minimize the use of energy,
water, and other natural resources and provide a healthy, productive
indoor environment.
GREEN BUILDING PROJECT CHECKLIST
A checklist or scorecard developed by the U. S. Green Building
Council, and as may be amended, for the purpose of calculating a score
on the LEED™ Commercial Green Building Rating System. Covered
projects shall utilize the Green Building Project Checklist that corresponds
with the Green Building Rating System approved for use.
GREEN BUILDING WORKSHEET
A worksheet or form developed by the Green Building Compliance
Officials, and as may be amended, which specifies information to be
submitted prior to any approval for a covered project. The Green Building
Worksheet shall specify the form and content of the required documentation.
HISTORIC STRUCTURES
Any building or structure listed on or eligible for listing
on a national or state register or designated in a Town Code listing
of historic resources.
LEED GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEM
The most recent version of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED™) Commercial Green Building Rating System™,
or other related LEED™ Rating System, approved by the U. S.
Green Building Council. As new rating systems are developed by the
U.S. Green Building Board, the Green Building Compliance Officials
shall have the authority to specify the applicable LEED™ Rating
System for a covered project. For the first six months after the release
of any new version of the Green Building Rating System, the applicant
shall be given the choice at the time the project is formally submitted
for approval with the payment of appropriate fees of using the most
current version or the version to be superseded.
LEED GREEN BUILDING REFERENCE GUIDE
A supporting document published by the U.S. Green Building
Council that provides detailed information, resources, and standards
for the five (5) environmental categories covered by the LEED™
Rating System, including information regarding the documentation required
for LEED™ certification.
TOWN-SPONSORED PROJECT
Any non-residential construction project primarily funded
and sponsored by the Town of Huntington or on land owned by the Town
of Huntington.