23.58D.002

A. When a commitment to meet the green building standard is required in the applicable zone, the owner shall make a commitment that the proposed development will meet the green building standard, or a substantially equivalent or superior standard, and shall demonstrate compliance with that commitment in accordance with the provisions of Section 23.58D.004 . B. If a site contains existing structures developed according to a version of the Land Use Code in effect before April 19, 2011, the existing structures and any additions to those structures are not required to be upgraded to the current green building standard. Any entirely new structure proposed to be built on the lot shall meet the current green building standard. If a site contains existing structures developed according to a version of the Land Use Code in effect on or after April 19, 2011, the existing structures and any additions to those structures shall be updated to the current green building standard. C. The Director shall adopt and amend rules establishing the green building standard and enabling an owner to demonstrate compliance with a commitment to meet the standard using a substantially equivalent or superior standard. (Ord. 125791 , § 98, 2019; Ord. 125163 , § 16, 2016)