§ 9.14

This chapter 9.14 of the Tracy Municipal Code may be referred to as the "City Green Building Standards Code," and is adopted pursuant to Government Code section 50022.2. For purpose of clarity, the term "Code," when used alone, shall refer to the Tracy Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 1157, § 7, 4-5-2011; Ord. No. 1192, § 11, 1-21-2014; Ord. No. 1274, § 13, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 1335, § 14, 12-6-2022)

The purpose of this chapter is to improve public health, safety and general welfare by enhancing the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts having a reduced negative impact or positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices in the following categories:

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Planning and design;

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Energy efficiency;

Water efficiency and conservation;

Material conservation and resource efficiency;

Environmental quality.

The purpose of this chapter is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1157, § 7, 4-5-2011; Ord. No. 1192, § 11, 1-21-2014; Ord. No. 1274, § 13, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 1335, § 14, 12-6-2022)

9.14.030 - Adoption by reference of the California Green Building Standards Code.

The City hereby adopts by reference the code entitled "2022 California Green Building Standards Code" without appendices and copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission (hereinafter "California Green Building Standards Code"), as amended by this chapter. The California Green Building Standards Code is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection and copying in accordance with Government Code section 50022.6.

(Ord. No. 1157, § 7, 4-5-2011; Ord. No. 1228, § 13, 1-17-2017; Ord. No. 1274, § 14, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 1335, § 15, 12-6-2022)

9.14.040 - Penalty provisions.

Violations of this chapter shall be enforced by the City in accordance with Tracy Municipal Code section 9.02.040.

(Ord. No. 1157, § 7, 4-5-2011; Ord. No. 1192, § 11, 1-21-2014; Ord. No. 1228, § 13, 1-17-2017; Ord. No. 1274, § 13, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 1335, § 14, 12-6-2022)

Chapter 9.16 - MECHANICAL CODE

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