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To amend ch. 11 of the City Code by adding therein a new div. 9, consisting of ?? 11-198.1-11-198.4, for the purpose of establishing Sustainable Design Standards as part of the City of Richmond RVAgreen 2050: Climate Equity Action Plan 2030.
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
? 1. That Chapter 11 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020) is hereby amended and reordained by adding therein a new article numbered 9, consisting of sections 11-198.1 through 11-198.4, as follows:
DIVISION 9
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STANDARDS
Section 11-198.1. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish the Sustainable Design Standards required for City projects and projects constructed on City property. The Sustainable Design Standards supports the High Performing Buildings Act, as defined by Code of Virginia, ?2.2-1182, the Vision of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the Strategies of the City's Climate Equity Action Plan.
Section 11-198.2. Applicability
All City projects and projects constructed on City property that meet the following thresholds must adhere to the Sustainable Design Standards:
(1) New buildings over 10,000 square feet;
(2) Major building renovations replacing four or more of the following: roofs, ceilings, windows, building envelope, plumbing, site work, HVAC, electrical, and elevator/escalator;
(3) Small renovation projects between 10,000 square feet and 20,000 square feet;
(4) New parks, recreation and community facilities costing $3,500,000 or more;
(5) Right-of-way projects costing $5,000,000 or more; and
(6) "Inside the Fence" projects costing $50,000,000 or more.
Section 11-198.3. Enforceability.
The Director of the Office of Sustainability has the sole authority to update, change, or otherwise modify the Sustainability Design Standards as necessary. Such document shall be updated every 5 years.
Section 11-198.4. Effective Date.
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