Central Point Standards for Sustainable Design Standards – Solar Orientation

The purpose of the Central Point standard is to provide design requirements for buildings within the City that take the solar orientation into considerations. The building design process should include the following: (1) Building design, massing and orientation should enhance solar exposure for the project, taking advantage of the climate of Central Point for sun-tempered design; (2) In residential developments, the location of rooms should be considered in view of solar exposure; and (3) Outdoor spaces should be strategically sited for solar access and the cooling summer winds.