Code encourages all new buildings to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification standards and building sites to utilize low impact development (LID) technologies. Reflective building materials are prohibited. Metallic surfaces, including roof materials, shall be treated to be non-reflective.
Policy Details:
Locale: Surprise, Arizona [Southwest]
Climate zone: Zone 2B: Hot Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Roof, Reflective Pavement, Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Pavement, Porous/Permeable Pavement, Green Roof, Cool Roof, Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Combination Roof
Policy Type(s): City Code
Citation:
Surprise Municipal Code, Part 2, Chapter 106, Article 3, Sec. 106-3.2
