Orlando Design Enhancement Bonuses in Office and Residential, Mixed Residential-Office, Mixed Use, and Activity Center Districts

This rule establishes green design standards for covered projects. The developer shall satisfy the following requirements in addition to any other agreed-upon contractual requirements as provided for in the guidance documents: (5)Construct streetscape/public realm improvements to match the community’s master plan, CRA plan or related neighborhood plan;(6)Projects that receive city participation value equal or greater than ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) will achieve LEED certification;(7)Exceed minimum energy performance standards and use Energy Star and Home Energy Rating System (HERS) components: i. Project will also use other sustainable design practices such as green infrastructure, cool roofs, and use of materials that benefit the environment and occupant health. ii. Alternate green building certifications and resilience measures shall be proposed based on the community impact results and approved by the mayor or the mayor’s designee.