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Climate Smart San José

Climate Smart San José is the city’s plan for addressing climate change. As part of the plan, San José has removed minimum parking requirements, adopted a 2030 climate neutrality goal, and created building codes that expand on CA state recommendations.

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  • Climate Smart San José

Policy Details:

Locale: San Jose, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3C: Warm Marine
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Cool Roof, Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Permeable Pavement 
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Climate Smart San José

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