Title
Approval of a Resolution for a Voluntary Building Green Policy to support the recertification application for the Atlanta Regional Commission's (ARC) Green Communities Program.
Presented by Alice Wakefield, Community Development Director
Body
Item Summary:
The City is pursuing Gold certification in the Atlanta Regional Commission's (ARC) Green Communities Program. This Resolution is one of the initiatives that would increase the potential for gold certification by having a Voluntary Building Green Policy to support the Building Green Incentive Program. The policy includes the following incentives:
a. Expedited review
b. Reduction of building permit fees
c. Marketing incentives including the recognition at a Council Meeting
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On March 27, 2013 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended placing this Item on the Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Approval of the Building Green Incentives Policy is expected to have a minimal impact on Building Permit Fee revenue. Staff will continue to regularly monitor revenue activity to determine any resulting impact.
Presented by:
Alice Wakefield, Community Development Director