24.07.140 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

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  • N. Testing. Whenever there is a question of conformance with the performance standards of this Section, the property owner or operator shall engage the services of a certified testing firm if required by the Planning Director. Copies of all such tests shall be furnished to the Planning Director.

    1. Energy Conservation. Buildings shall be located on the site to provide adjacent buildings adequate sunlight for solar access. Buildings shall be designed to minimize energy consumption requirements, and may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following conservation measures:
    • 1, Cogeneration; 2. Eave coverage for windows; 3. Double glazed windows; 4, Earth berming against exterior walls; 5. Green houses; and 6. Deciduous shade trees. 7. All new construction and remodeling shall be preplumbed for solar hot water heating.