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Title 17 — ZONING[[1]]›Chapter 17.36 — CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS›Article 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS

§ 17.96

Rosemead Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Rosemead

17.96.010 - Applicability.

The city of Rosemead requires specific building practices for all new construction and substantial remodels. The applicable systems are those in effect at the time a complete application for the project is submitted to the Building and Safety Division. The City's Green Building Standards Code is set forth in Title 15, Chapter 15.20 (Green Building Standards Code).

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)

17.96.020 - Encouraged green building practices.

The use of green building practices beyond what is required in Title 15 is encouraged in any new construction within the city of Rosemead. The following types of green building practices are encouraged:

A.

Developments that use materials composed of renewable, rather than nonrenewable, resources (green construction materials).

B.

Developments that construct buildings that exceed minimum statewide energy construction requirements.

C.

Developments that employ passive heating and cooling design programs to the maximum extent feasible. Strategies to be considered include orientation; natural ventilation, including cross-ventilation in residential units, high insulation values, energy efficient windows including high performance glass, light colored roofing and exterior walls, window shading, and landscaping that provides shading during appropriate seasons.

D.

The use of trees to shade buildings, roofs and paved surfaces such as streets and parking lots in order to minimize the "heat island" effect and reduce the amount of air conditioning needed.

E.

Developments that implement U.S. EPA Certified WaterSense labeled or equivalent faucets and highefficiency toilets (HETs), and implement water conserving shower heads in residential uses to the maximum extent feasible.

F.

Developments that provide Energy-Star rated appliances in residential units.

G.

The city of Rosemead formally recognizes two types of green building projects: (1) nonresidential projects, and (2) residential projects.

1.

The nonresidential component is based on the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard, which awards points based on building performance. Design professionals using specialized knowledge and forms typically do the calculations of performance for LEED. Thus the LEED system is most often used for larger projects in the nonresidential (commercial) sector, where specialized professionals will be involved already.

2.

The residential component is based on either the LEED standard for homes or NAHB National Green building Standards.

3.

Compliance is determined through use of the checklists from each of the programs. The checklists set out the number of points earned for each one of the measures on the checklist. The applicant commits to the items that will be included in the project at the time of building permit application and the total number of points for these items determines compliance. Developers are encouraged to implement items for which points will be awarded.

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)

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▸ Contents — Rosemead Zoning Code
Rosemead Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — ZONING[1]
  2. ▸ Title 17 — ZONING[[1]]
    Overview
    1. § 17.04
    2. § 17.08
    3. § 17.16
    4. § 17.20
    5. § 17.21
    6. Chapter 17.24 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS
    7. ▸ Chapter 17.36 — CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
      Overview
      1. § 17.40
      2. § 17.42
      3. § 17.46
      4. § 17.54
      5. ▸ Article 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
        Overview
        1. § 17.68
        2. § 17.72
        3. § 17.76
        4. § 17.84
        5. § 17.88
        6. § 17.92
        7. § 17.96
        8. § 17.104
        9. § 17.112
        10. § 17.114
        11. § 17.116
        12. § 17.120
        13. § 17.124
        14. § 17.128
        15. § 17.132
        16. § 17.136
        17. § 17.140
        18. § 17.142
    8. Chapter 17.144 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
    9. Chapter 17.160 — APPEALS AND REQUESTS FOR REVIEW

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