§ 18.95.110 — REQUEST FOR SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE

18.95.110: REQUEST FOR SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE:

Receipt of LEED certification from the USGBC shall be conclusive evidence of the level of certification stated therein. If certification is not received from the USGBC or is not at the level required by this chapter, a private sector developer may request that the city issue a determination that the project has substantially complied with this chapter upon a reasonable demonstration that such project as constructed is consistent with the intent of this chapter and that strict enforcement of this chapter would create an unreasonable burden in light of the needs of such project, the ability of the project owner to control cost increases, and other relevant circumstances. The request for determination of substantial compliance must contain the following information: A. Final LEED certification application, documentation, and response from the USGBC; B. An explanation of the efforts and accomplishments made by the private sector developer to achieve compliance with this chapter; C. An explanation of the practical or economic infeasibility of implementing certain high performance building design or construction techniques that, if implemented, would otherwise have likely resulted in certification; and D. Any other supporting documents the private sector developer wishes to submit. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 78-06 § 1, 2006)