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Section 1223. Sustainability Bonus.
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A. Applicability. The sustainability bonus system is designed to provide projects that exhibit environmentally friendly design and performance elements with additional entitlements. This system shall only be applied to projects that are located in Character Areas that allow such bonuses.

B. Credit Categories.

1. The bonuses shall apply only when permitted by the Character Area, and may be used in any or multiple credit categories.

a. Height increase. The allowed bonus is an increase in height based upon the underlying allowed height.

Total Credits

Allowed Bonus*

70+

50%

60+

40%

50+

30%

40+

20%

30+

10%

20+

5%

b. Density increase. The allowed bonus is an increase based upon the number of allowed units allowed for a project.

Total Credits

Allowed Bonus*

70+

100%

60+

80%

50+

60%

40+

40%

30+

25%

20+

10%

c. Lot coverage. The allowed bonus additional lot coverage allowed in addition to the underlying maximum lot coverage.

Total Credits

Allowed Bonus*

50+

50%

40+

25%

30+

15%

20+

10%

10+

5%

d. Maximum parking increase. The allowed bonus is an increase based upon the maximum parking allowed in Section 1206.

Total Credits

Allowed Bonus*

50+

100%

40+

75%

30+

50%

20+

25%

10+

15%

5+

10%

e. Minimum parking reduction. The allowed bonus is a decrease based upon the minimum parking allowed in Section 1206

Total Credits

Allowed Bonus*

25+

100%

20+

75%

15+

50%

10+

25%

5+

10%

C. Sustainability Matrix.

CREDIT DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFIERS

OPTIONS

POSSIBLE CREDITS

Provide vertical mixed-use development which shall include a combination of uses within a single structure. The combined square footage of all additional uses, excluding parking, but including uses such as retail, office, and residential, shall total a minimum 50% of the building’s footprint (not total square footage).

2 Different Uses

5

3 Different Uses

10

Provide pedestrian amenities such as: lit bollards, waste receptacles (recycling and trash), clocks, way finding, benches, drinking fountains and decorative pedestrian lighting not higher than 15 feet. Provide active living amenities such as recreational structures within project common area (e.g., playground equipment, sports court, swimming pool, gymnasium). Must be in addition to required amenities.

4 Different Types of Amenities

2

5 Different Types of Amenities

3

6+ Different Types of Amenities

4

Shade surface parking spaces using vegetation, low-sloped structural shading with a minimum SRI of 29, or a similar material that achieves additional shading with high reflectivity. Excludes driveways and aisles.

30% of Spaces

6

40% of Spaces

8

50%+ of Spaces

10

Shade provided using solar structures for surface parking lot or other hardscape areas including rooftop parking.

30% of Spaces

12

40% of Spaces

16

50%+ of Spaces

20

Provide permeable paving, structured soil/grass, open grid paving or similar material which allows for water to permeate the surface to promote natural drainage and filtration. The calculation shall include on-site pedestrian walkways, private surface driveways and parking stalls. Shall not include loading areas.

20—40% Hardscape Surface Area

3

41—60% Hardscape Surface Area

4

61—80% Hardscape Surface Area

5

80%+ Hardscape Surface Area

6

Provide a reciprocal parking agreement for required parking to reduce or eliminate on-site parking.

25%+ of Required Parking

8

Uses nonpotable or gray water for required irrigation water.

25%—49%

3

50%+

6

Provide on-site renewable energy for the entire building’s electricity from renewable sources, like wind, solar, geothermal, biomass or any similar source that is renewable. Based on the load of the service and the percent of load being provided by a renewable source.

1 Point for Each % of Building Energy Usage Being Provided

Outperforms the currently adopted energy code standard by the following percentages. Measured by the percent (%) over required energy code standard.

5%—9%

5

10%—14%

10

15%+

15

Has a renewable energy purchasing agreement for the entire building for a minimum 5 years, which runs with the property and applies to the entire building(s). This agreement shall be recorded and submitted with the final site plan. Measured by percent (%) of power purchased to meet the energy demand for the building.

10%—35%

5

35%+

10

Provide additional bicycle amenities which shall be located in common areas of the site, and may include the following:

4

Commercial Use: Locker, shower, and/or tire air-up facilities. Required short- and long-term bicycle parking and other required amenities are excluded.

3 Types of Amenities

5

4+ Types of Amenities

6

Shower

10

Residential: Provide bicycle amenities such as secure parking areas, locker, and/or tire air-up facilities for tenants. Number of amenities based on percent of total number of dwelling units.

2 Types of Amenities for 20% of the Dwelling Units

5 Per Each Increment

Exceed the minimum landscaping requirements by providing three-inch caliper or larger size trees. Landscaping must be visible and accessible by the public.

20%+ Above Required Plant Material

3

Minimum 3" Caliper Size Trees

5

Preserve all viable large mature trees (over six-inch caliper) in place. Includes trees in the right-of-way along the frontage of the development.

Each Tree

1

Provide a minimum 30-year historic preservation conservation easement for the original footprint of a property zoned HP or HPL within the boundary of the Downtown Code as approved by the Historic Preservation Officer.

20

Rehabilitate a structure (including building stabilization) with HP or HPL zoning as approved by the Historic Preservation Officer. Building must be located within the boundary of the Downtown Code.

30

Incorporate public art that is a permanent installation that is visually or physically accessible by the general public.

Approved by Arts Commission

5

Provide civic space that is improved open space intended for use by the general public. Civic space is designed to the same standards as private open space in accordance with the Character Area, but differs by being located at the periphery of the site to be visually and physically accessible by the general public and is overlaid with a dedicated public access easement.

5%—8% Net Site Area

6

9%—12% Net Site Area

8

13%+ Net Site Area

10

Provide affordable housing units in the percentage shown with a deed restriction to ensure affordability for a minimum duration commensurate with the project funding agreement, as approved by the Phoenix Housing Department.

10%—24%

8

25%—49%

12

50%+

18

Provide shade for a minimum of 50% of occupiable roof areas.

5

Total Credits

208+

(Ord. No. G-5480, 2010; Ord. No. G-5562, 2010; Ord. No. G-5777, 2013)