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These rating systems are well-known in the construction industry and allow developer flexibility to meet <br />policy requirements. <br />Sustainable Building requirements can also include standards that are specific to Saint Anthony Village <br />and typically in addition to the third-party rating system. <br />The City is pursuing a mandatory approach via an ordinance, ensuring compliance from a sustainability <br />standpoint. More standardization helps with competition and cost control. Staff is mindful and heard <br />feedback from the PEC and Council to help minimize unreasonable expectations for developers who are <br />considering new or redevelopment in the City. Staff anticipates that a mandatory approach will result in <br />less confusion as having language in code will be clear for developers to follow. Staff further <br />recommends a mandatory approach for maximum impact, as this relates to city Climate Plan goals for <br />reduced greenhouse gas emissions. <br />Third Party Rating System <br />As noted above, best practices recommend the use of a third-party rating system, along with a <br />customized City overlay. This allows the city to customize its policy or ordinance, but provides flexibility <br />for developers in how to meet sustainable building targets <br />City benefits: lessens the need for specialized staff or extensive staff time in verifying project <br />compliance, since third-party systems already use widely accepted sustainability standards and <br />external verification. <br />Other benefits: leveraging existing rating systems that are well-known in construction allows <br />easier communication and more cost-effective implementation. <br />Common examples: B3 Guidelines, LEED <br />Recommended Sustainable Building Criteria <br />Predicted and actual energy use <br />Predicted and actual indoor and outdoor water consumption <br />Utilization of renewable energy <br />EV charging capability (if parking is included) <br />Diversion of construction waste from landfills and incinerators <br />Stormwater management <br />Ongoing monitoring of actual energy and water use (track impacts and ensure compliance) <br />DRAFT ORDINANCE <br />The attached draft ordinance is presented to the Planning Commission for review and comments, based <br />on prior research and discussion at both PEC and City Council levels. The ordinance relies on the <br />direction previously provided by the PEC and staff and incorporates elements of several other local <br />municipalities’ policy documents for its structure. <br />Purpose <br />The ordinance includes a general-purpose statement which is intended to encapsulate the many policy <br />statements and direction that have led to the creation of the ordinance. <br />Building Use and Size Thresholds <br />The ordinance includes a listing of those properties that would be subject to the requirements of the <br />ordinance. These include new Multiple Family developments of 5 or more units, expansions of existing <br />multi-family projects of 5 or more units, renovations of any multi-family projects that require specific <br />zoning approvals (such as Conditional Use Permits or Planned Unit Development).