Norwalk Municipal Code Ch. 15.30 Green Building Standards Code

This chapter shall be known as Green Building Standards Code of the City of Norwalk and shall be cited as the Green Building Code.

(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Green Building Standards Code of the City. A copy of the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code has been deposited in the office of the Building Official and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 13-1649 § 10; Ord. 16-1683 § 9; Ord. 19-1709 § 9; Ord. 21-1722 § 2; Ord. 22-1738 § 9; Ord. 25-1761, 11/18/2025)

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.30.020, all fees pursuant to the Green Building Code shall be established by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.020, violations and penalties shall be as specified in Section 15.32.130 of the Administrative Code.

(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Section 202 is hereby amended, by the addition of the following definition, to read as follows:

Sustainability. Consideration of present development and construction impacts on the community, the economy, and the environment without compromising the needs of the future.

(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 13-1649 § 10; Ord. 16-1683 § 9; Ord. 19-1709 § 9; Ord. 21-1722 § 2; Ord. 22-1738 § 9; Ord. 25-1761, 11/18/2025)