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San José Green Building Standards for Private Development

This San José ordinance requires private developments to achieve certain levels of LEED certifications or GreenPoint certifications in addition to California Green Building Standards.

Link:

  • San José Code of Ordinances 17.84

Policy Details:

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

Citation:

San José Code of Ordinances 17.84

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