Ordinance 2036 Amending Title 12 (Building Regulations) of the San Rafael Municipal Code
Summary
SCH Number
2024070032
Public Agency
City of San Rafael
Document Title
Ordinance 2036 Amending Title 12 (Building Regulations) of the San Rafael Municipal Code
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/1/2024
Document Description
An ordinance of the San Rafael City Council amending Title 12 (building regulations) of the San Rafael municipal code, by amending the California Energy Code, the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code for electric vehicle chargers, the 2022 California Mechanical Code, and the 2022 California Plumbing Code; adding a new Chapter 12.360 with administrative and program regulations on model reach codes; and adopting findings of fact supporting the amendments to the codes.
Contact Information
Name
Cory Bytof
Agency Name
City of San Rafael
Job Title
Sustainability Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Rafael
Counties
Marin
Regions
Citywide
Zip
94901
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15378(b)(5), 15061(b)(3), 15307, and 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment.
Reasons for Exemption
The Ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Further, the Ordinance will protect and enhance the environment and San Rafael’s natural resources by reducing local greenhouse gas emissions through reducing the use of fossil fuels by incentivizing additional energy efficiency and electrification measures for remodeled homes; and by requiring all projects to incorporate green building measures included those related to water efficiency and conservation, material conservation and resource efficiency.
County Clerk
Marin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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