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10/26/2009 ORIGINAL ORDINANCE NO. 2348 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ADDING ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE REDWOOD CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 9.180 - 9.185, THE "GREEN BUILDING CODE" The City Council of the City of Redwood City does ordain as follows: Section 1: Article X, Chapter 9 of the City Code of Redwood City, consisting of Sections 9.180 - 9.185, is hereby adopted to read as follows: ARTICLE X. GREEN BUILDING CODE SECTION 9.180. PURPOSE. The purpose of the City of Redwood City Green Building Code is to enhance public health and welfare by encouraging green building measures in the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings. The green building practices referenced in this Article are intended to achieve the following goals: A. To encourage the conservation of natural resources; B. To reduce waste in landfills generated by construction projects; C. To increase energy efficiency and lower energy usage; D. To reduce the operating and maintenance costs for buildings; E. To promote a healthier indoor environment; and F . To promote use of recycled material. SECTION 9.181. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: A. "Build It Green" means the non-profit organization that publishes the New Home Construction Green Building Guidelines, the Multi-Family Green Guidelines (Parts 1 and 2), Home Remodeling Green Building Guidelines, the Single-Family GreenPoint Checklist, the GreenPoint (Existing Home Checklist and the Multi-Family GreenPoint Checklist,) and any successor entity that assumes responsibility for the programs and operations of Build It Green. F :Atty/Ord/Ord .326 100609 1 #2348 MUFF # 305