Ordinance Creating an Energy Reach Code for Major Renovations and Additions to Existing SingleFamily Homes
Summary
SCH Number
2024120488
Public Agency
City of Santa Cruz
Document Title
Ordinance Creating an Energy Reach Code for Major Renovations and Additions to Existing SingleFamily Homes
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/12/2024
Document Description
The ordinance creates an energy reach code that requires additional energy standards for renovations to existing single-family homes with an intent to provide property owners with a range of energy efficiency measure options when undertaking alterations and additions that will also meet goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with fossil fuel use citywide
Contact Information
Name
Eric Marlatt
Agency Name
City of Santa Cruz
Job Title
Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Santa Cruz
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Citywide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15308, class 8; 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The ordinance is exempt from CEQA under the general rule, 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that the provisions contained in the ordinance would not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Additionally, is exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources, since the proposed ordinance would institute regulatory requirements intended to protect the environment.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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