On January 1, 2026, there was filed in the office of the City Clerk one copy of the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.
(Ord. 010-10 C.S. § 2, eff. 8-26-10; Ord. 006-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 4-14-11; Ord. 2014-12-02-1205 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2019-11-19-1102-01 § 2; Ord. 2022-11-15-1203 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2025-11-18-1206, 11/18/2025)
A. 
This chapter shall not in any manner affect the permissible use of property, density/intensity of development, design and improvement standards, design review and other applicable standards or requirements of this code, all of which shall be operative and remain in full force and effect without limitation.
B. 
This title shall not in any manner preclude any applicant from implementing additional green strategies or to earn certification per the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Point Rated, Living Building Challenge or other similar third-party verified green building rating systems, provided that these rating systems meet or exceed the requirements of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 4 (Energy Code) and Part 11 (CALGreen).
C. 
All new construction, additions, alterations, and repairs shall demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements of the 2025 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6 and the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code.
When conditions warrant the City Council may request that staff propose for adoption of an enhanced green building program (ordinance).
(Ord. 010-10 C.S. § 2, eff. 8-26-10; Ord. 006-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 4-14-11; Ord. 2014-12-02-1205 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2019-11-19-1102-01 § 2; Ord. 2022-11-15-1203 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2025-11-18-1206, 11/18/2025)