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Portland Standards for Green Buildings

This rule requires green building principles to be incorporated into all newly constructed city facilities and city-funded projects. It also requires that all new city-owned buildings have their rooftop space covered by eco-roofs, with certain exceptions.

Link:

  • City of Portland Green Building Principles (most recently revised and adopted by City Council in Resolution No. 37122 on April 22, 2015)

Policy Details:

Locale: Portland, Oregon [West]
Climate zone: Zone 4C: Mixed Marine
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Roof, Cool Roof, Green Roof, Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Combination Roof
Policy Type(s): Municipal Commitment, City Code

Citation:

City of Portland Green Building Principles (most recently revised and adopted by City Council in Resolution No. 37122 on April 22, 2015)

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