Definitions.
Ann Arbor City Code § 8:534
in effect8:534. - Definitions.
The following definitions apply in the interpretation and enforcement of sections 8:533 through 8:540 in addition to the definitions set forth in section 8:500 of Chapter 105 above:
(1) Asset rating: The Energy Efficiency Score or the Home Energy Rating System Score.
(2) Checklist pathway: The option of utilizing an Energy Efficiency Score based upon the Green Rental Housing Checklist set forth in the Green Rental Housing Regulations as a method to satisfy the asset rating requirement of section 8:537.
(3) Compliance Period 1: The period of time that is at least 6 months but less than 3 years after the effective date of sections 8:533 through 8:540.
(4) Compliance Period 2: The period of time that is 3 years or more after the effective date of sections 8:533 through 8:540.
(5) Director: The Director of the Office of Sustainability and Innovations or their authorized designee.
(6) Energy Efficiency Score: The total number of points a dwelling or dwelling unit receives for complying with items on the Green Rental Housing Checklist.
(7) ENERGY STAR Certified Product: Any product that has an ENERGY STAR label to show the product has met strict standards for energy efficiency as set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(8) Green Rental Housing Checklist: The checklist, adopted in the Green Rental Housing Regulations, from which an owner or agent may select items to participate in or complete to earn points to achieve a minimum Energy Efficiency Score through the checklist pathway to compliance.
(9) Home Energy Rater: A person who is certified as a home energy rater by Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).
(10) Home Energy Rating System Pathway: The option of utilizing a Home Energy Rating System Score as a method to satisfy the asset rating requirement of section 8:537.
(11) Home Energy Rating System Score: The score and associated report documenting the results and suggestions for improvement prepared by a Home Energy Rater.
(Ord. No. 25-22, § 1, 6-16-25)
Source: City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mi/ann_arbor/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVIIIBURE_CH105HOCO_8_534DEFetched: 11/8/2026