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A policy can also include specific for a Saint Anthony Village overlay which are specific to the City and <br />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 avoid turning off developers who are considering <br />new/redevelopment in the City. Staff anticipates that a mandatory approach will result in less confusion <br />as having language in code will be clear for developers to follow, and if it is written into Code. Staff <br />further recommends a mandatory approach for maximum impact, as this relates to City Climate Plan <br />goals for reduced greenhouse gas emissions. <br />Third Party Rating System <br />Best practices recommend the use of a third-party rating system, along with a customized City overlay. <br />This allows the city to customize its policy or ordinance, but provides flexibility for developers in how to <br />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. <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 Standards Criteria <br />It is common practice for cities to identify additional criteria for their policy. The City is referring to these <br />additional criteria as Sustainable Standards which are to be assessed in addition to the third-party rating <br />system. <br />Predicted and actual energy use <br />Predicted and actual use of potable water <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 designed to create a format for review and comment, based on prior <br />research and discussion at both PEC and City Council levels, as well as the Planning Commission’s public <br />hearing in June. The ordinance relies on the direction provided by the PEC and staff, and incorporates <br />elements of several of the local 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). <br />14