The Beverly Hills City Council approved an ordinance establishing a green building program which incorporates aggressive environmental building techniques into the design, construction and maintenance of all new commercial, multi-family residential and mixed-use buildings in the City.
The new requirements, effective July 7, 2008, will increase the energy efficiency of buildings, encourage resource conservation, reduce waste generated by construction projects, and promote the health and productivity of residents, workers, and visitors to Beverly Hills.
The ordinance creates a series of requirements for developers similar to the green building measures outlined in the US Green Building Council’s LEED program (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design). The City of Beverly Hills, however, has tailored the program to be more aggressive, mandating many items which are optional in the LEED checklist. For full detail, please refer to the text of the ordinance.
