City of Langford Green Development Checklist The following Green Development Checklist creates a sustainability standard for all comprehensive development within the City of Langford. The commitments made in this checklist will be secured as a condition of rezoning, and will be implemented throughout the course of development. All applicants are required to provide supporting documentation to demonstrate how the required and optional sustainability features will be implemented. All comprehensive developments will be required to either obtain LEED certification or the standards set out in the Green Development Checklist established by Council. Applicants must submit their Checklist and supporting documentation to a qualified third party approved by the City of Langford for verification prior to submitting their application for rezoning. All comprehensive development projects must achieve the minimum overall rating of Bronze and meet ALL prerequisites. In addition to this Checklist, all applications for rezoning must be consistent with the Official Community Plan. P = Prerequisite Section Official Community Plan Point Value Official Community Plan. The development site is located within the City Centre Official Community Plan designation. 8. The development site is located within the Pedestrian Downtown or Sooke Road Revitalization Area..3 The development proposal fully complies with the current Form and Character Design Guidelines..4 The development proposal fully complies with the current Environmentally Sensitive Area and Hazardous Area Development Permit Area Guidelines. Total points earned /30 Supporting Comments and Documentation Section Site Planning - - Point Value Neighbourhood Context Development is located on or adjacent to a site. served by existing CRD water and municipal sewer infrastructure that meets the standards of 0 the Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw.. Development integrates into the existing Supporting Documentation and/or Proposed Method of Implementation
character of the neighbourhood. Development is not located within the 00-year.3 floodplain. Heritage features have been preserved and/or.4 enhanced, or no heritage features exist on the An archaeological overview assessment has. been conducted by a qualified professional. Agricultural Planning Development is located on a site that is not.6 within the ALR and is not used for farming activities. Development is located adjacent to the ALR, and.7 is in full compliance with an Agricultural Edge Plan prepared by a Professional Agrologist..8 Development exceeds the edge plan buffer specifications (i.e. setback distance, landscaping) Development provides another benefit to agriculture (i.e. additional contribution to the.9 ALR Acquisition Fund, provides fertile topsoil to a farm, etc) Pedestrian Focussed Design For larger developments, a bicycle and pedestrian master plan is provided to create opportunities for walking and cycling within the.0 development as well as linkages to existing or anticipated pedestrian and bicycle routes outside of the development Sidewalks are provided to a width at least 0%. greater than required by the Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw. Sidewalks are provided in more locations than required by the Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw. (i.e. on both sides of the street where one side of the street is required) Pedestrian routes are provided within the development site to link buildings to shared.3 parking areas, pedestrian routes, amenity space and to other buildings (excluding one-family) within the development. Laneways and/or shared driveways are provided.4 to minimize sidewalk crossings. 4 pt for every % of buffer amplification (max pts) TBD based on benefit P Y or N Larger Developments are generally multi-phase, multi-land use, long term build-out projects that have comprehensive development zoning. Please contact the Planning Department to determine if your project is considered a larger development project. - -
. New pedestrian routes connect to existing or anticipated pedestrian routes on adjacent sites..6 The front entrances of buildings are oriented towards pedestrian routes, sidewalks, or public roads..7 If a development includes ground floor residential units, individual, ground oriented entrances are provided..8 Development contains both residential and commercial land uses. Transportation Demand Management Covered and secure bicycle storage is provided.9 in addition to other storage lockers for multifamily residential units (including those in mixeduse buildings) P Y or N 0 points - Free transit.0 passes or Development incorporated Transportation carshare Demand Management measures, such as: membership is valid providing free transit passes to each residential occupant; for at least providing free membership to a local car share year; or and providing at least one dedicated car share 0 points - parking space on-site; or if no such community Free transit car share program is available, purchase a car passes or and create a carshare program for the carshare building s residential occupants; membership is valid or other TDM measures accepted by the City. for at least years Total points earned /6 Section 3 Neighbourhood Connectivity Point Value Supporting Documentation and/or Proposed Method of Implementation 400m ( minute) connectivity The development site is located within 400 m 3. of a public transit bus stop. The development site is located within 400 m 3. of recreational trails. The development site is located within 400m 3.3 of the Galloping Goose or other regional trail. The development site is located within 400 m 3.4 of a clearly defined commercial area containing at least distinct commercial or - 3 -
institutional uses. 3. The development site is located within 400 m of a minimum of two of the above criteria. 800m ( 0 minute) connectivity 3.6 of a grocery store. 3.7 of a clearly defined commercial area containing at least distinct commercial or institutional uses. 3.8 of a school. 3.9 of a child care facility. 3.0 of a health service. 3. of a park or indoor recreational facility. 3. of recreational trails. 3.3 The development site is located within 800m of the Galloping Goose or other regional trail. 3.4 of a public transit bus stop. 3. of a minimum of four of the above criteria. Site Connectivity 3.6 New roads created within the development site connect through to other existing or planned roads. 0 0 0 pts; or pts for developments located in the City Centre OCP designation 3.7 Where site conditions do not allow for a through-road, a through-pedestrian route is incorporated. 6 Total points earned /8 Section 4 Social and Economic Sustainability - 4 - Point Value Local Economic Benefits 4. Commercial uses are included within the Supporting Documentation and/or Proposed Method of Implementation
4. 4.3 development. There is a minimum.0 Floor Area Ratio of commercial uses included within the development. There is greater than.0 Floor Area ratio of commercial uses included within the development. - - 0 pts for every additional 0. FAR above the.0 FAR 4.4 Majority of building materials are purchased from local stores within the Capital Regional District 4 (CRD). 4. Majority of building materials are sourced and manufactured within 800 km (~00 miles) of the CRD. 4 Diverse Housing Types Development includes more affordable housing 4.6 units for the Affordable Housing Program than required by Council s Affordable Housing, Park and 0 Amenity Contribution Policy. 4.7 At least 0% of the development consists of another form of non-market ownership housing. 0 4.8 At least 0% of the development consists of rental housing. 0 4.9 A Housing Agreement will be registered on title to guarantee a minimum of ten years of rent control. 4.0 The development includes a variety of housing types (i.e. variety of townhouse, apartment, and/or single-family units) and sizes (i.e. variety of bedroom, bedroom, and/or 3 bedroom units). Accessibility 4. At least 0% of residential units within the development incorporate: - 4. the Access adaptable design standards of the BC Building Code the Suite Doors and Doorways 4.3 adaptable design standards of the BC Building Code. 4.4 the Bathroom adaptable design standards of the BC Building Code. 4. the Kitchen adaptable design standards of the BC Building Code. Private and Public Amenity Space Open space dedication exceeds the minimum 4.6 required by Council s Affordable Housing, Park and Amenity Contribution Policy by at least %. 4.7 Public art (i.e. sculptures, fountains etc.) is
provided. 4.8 Public amenities (i.e. benches, public plaza, public park space, etc) beyond Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw requirements are provided. 4.9 A child care facility is integrated into the development. 0 4.0 A school site of adequate size and location will be retained for acquisition by School District No. 6 0 within 0 years of rezoning approval. 4. Common amenity space (such as indoor or outdoor recreational / gathering space, garden plots, green roofs with usable space, etc) is 3 provided in multi-family or mix-use developments. 4. A public community garden is created, or another contribution to community gardening is provided 3 (to be approved by Council). 4.3 Trees within a minimum height of m or greater at time of planting are added to landscaped areas. 4.4 Large diameter trees or significant environmental features are maintained and/or enhanced within common or private amenity areas. Planning Process A community meeting was held to solicit public 4. input prior to submitting a rezoning application to the City, and this input resulted in modifications or enhancements to the development proposal. 3 Total points earned /0 Section Environmental Sustainability Point Value Supporting Documentation and/or Proposed Method of Implementation Wildlife Habitat and Sensitive Ecosystems Prerequisite - All proposals must achieve a minimum of 0 points in this category (only one point value for each the high and moderate value ecosystem categories will be counted) The development site does not contain any wildlife habitat or sensitive ecosystems, as. determined through an environmental 0 assessment prepared by a Registered Professional Biologist.. Development has been sited to preserve 00% of the highest value ecosystems located on the 0.3 Development has been sited to preserve 90% of 9 A report prepared by a Registered Professional Biologist shall designate ecosystem value into High, Moderate, and Low categories based on factors such as: ecosystem size, structural stage, degree of site disturbance, connectivity to adjacent habitat, wildlife habitat rating, wildlife occurrence/probability, rare plant occurrence/probability, occurrence of introduced/invasive species. - 6 -
the highest value ecosystems located on the.4 Development has been sited to preserve 80% of the highest value ecosystems located on the 8. Development has been sited to preserve 70% of the highest value ecosystems located on the 7.6 Development has been sited to preserve 60% of the highest value ecosystems located on the 6.7 Development has been sited to preserve 0% of the highest value ecosystems located on the.8 Development has been sited to preserve 00% of the moderate value ecosystems located on the 7.9 Development has been sited to preserve 90% of the moderate value ecosystems located on the 6.0 Development has been sited to preserve 80% of the moderate value ecosystems located on the. Development has been sited to preserve 70% of the moderate value ecosystems located on the 4. Development has been sited to preserve 60% of the moderate value ecosystems located on the 3.3 Development has been sited to preserve 0% of the moderate value ecosystems located on the Minimum 0 points achieved? P Y or N Wildlife and Riparian Corridors Development is located on a site without any.4 watercourses or is fully compliant with the Riparian Areas Regulations (RAR). P Y or N pt for every %. Development will protect a larger SPEA than increase designated by the RAR. in SPEA width (max pts).6 Vegetated wildlife corridors with a minimum width of 0m, as identified through an environmental assessment prepared by a Registered Professional Biologist, have been retained within the.7 Such wildlife corridors and/or riparian corridors (SPEAs) link areas of protected ecosystems through the interior of the development site, and - 7 -
are not just located around the perimeter of the Ecosystem Value.8 Invasive species will be removed from park land dedicated to the City within the development P Y or N (n/a if no park dedicated).9 Any loss of sensitive ecosystems on the site is offset by an improvement to the ecosystem value of retained sensitive ecosystems through planting of native species and removal of invasive species in accordance with a compensation plan prepared by a Registered Professional Biologist..0 Previously damaged wetlands, watercourses, or sensitive ecosystems on the site will be restored. 3 Total points earned /37 Section 6 Climate and Resource Sustainability Green Building Certification An approved green building consultant (i.e. LEED AP, Built Green Certified Builder, or 6. other approved consultant) is directly involved in project coordination and planning. 6. 6.3 6.4 6. All one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and townhouses within the development are certified as Built Green bronze. All other buildings within the development are LEED certified, or have achieved an equivalent certification under a third-party certification system approved by the City. All buildings within the development are certified as Built Green and/or LEED silver, or have achieved an equivalent certification under a third-party certification system approved by the City All buildings within the development are certified as Built Green and/or LEED gold, or have achieved an equivalent certification under a third-party certification system Point Value P 0 Y or N (n/a if no such dwellings are proposed) Supporting Documentation and/or Proposed Method of Implementation - 8 -
approved by the City All buildings within the development are certified as Built Green and/or LEED 6.6 platinum, or have achieved an equivalent certification under a third-party certification system approved by the City On-site Stormwater Management Rain gardens, detention ponds and other 6.7 on-site stormwater management features are incorporated into landscaped areas. A Green Roof is installed to a minimum of 6.8 0% of the total roof area. 6.9 A minimum of 0% of all hard surfaces utilize porous / permeable paving materials. Water Efficiency The landscaping plan consists of a majority 6.0 of native or drought-tolerant plants. Irrigation system utilizes captured 6. rainwater, recycled wastewater, or other non-potable water source. Irrigation systems for all non-grass planted areas are high efficiency (i.e. drip or trickle) 6. only, or no irrigation system is required due to use of only drought tolerant plants. Low flow fixtures (toilets, sink faucets, 6.3 showerheads) are installed in all bathrooms and kitchens Resource Conservation Renewable or recycled materials, or 6.4 materials with recycled content, are used in construction. Durable and long-lasting construction 6. materials are used. A minimum of % recycled content is incorporated into on-site hard surfaces 6.6 (driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, patios, etc) At least 0% of the construction waste 6.7 generated will be diverted to recycling or salvage facilities. All multi-family and mixed-use buildings contain facilities for the collection and separation of recyclable and compostable 6.8 materials. In the absence of such services at the time of construction, the future installation of these facilities is 0 9 0 pts, plus pt for every additional 0%, up to a max of pts 0 3 0-9 -
accommodated in the design, and they will be installed when the services are available. Energy Conservation All buildings achieve a building energy efficiency standard of at least 7 under the Built Green Program or the minimum 6.9 building energy efficiency standard required for LEED certification, as applicable. All buildings are sited to optimize orientation for the use of passive and active 6.0 solar power (the longest axis of the building is within of geographical east-west). All buildings are district energy or solar 6. ready. An on-site renewable energy source (solar, wind, geothermal, or other approved 6. source) will fulfill the energy needs of each building individually. A neighbourhood scale district heating and cooling system is designed and installed to 6.3 serve all buildings within the proposed development. A neighbourhood district heating and cooling system is designed and installed to serve all buildings within the proposed 6.4 development and has also been designed such that lands beyond the development can connect in at a later date. BONUS POINTS - To be multiplied against the total score achieved in this Section: 0 0 0 For development sites located 6. within the Pedestrian Downtown % Area For development located within 0% the Sooke Road Revitalization Area or a Larger Development Site. Total points earned /90 Section 7 Third Party Certification Project Certification A strategy to comply with achieving the 7. sustainability components of this checklist is Point Value P Y or N Supporting Documentation and/or Proposed Method of Implementation - 0 -
certified by a qualified third party approved by the City and will be secured as a condition of rezoning. A more detailed strategy regarding the implementation of the checklist is certified by a qualified third party approved by the City prior to 7. the issuance of any Development Permit or Building Permit (whichever is first) for the development, or for larger developments, for a particular phase of development. A third party audit of the compliance of the development with this checklist will be submitted at 7.3 build-out (or, for larger projects, build-out of a particular phase), to confirm that all components of the checklist have been successfully implemented. Third Party Certification Minimum Achieved? P P Y or N Y or N Y / N Section 8 Innovation of Design Innovation of Design Development adds other unique or innovative 8. features not covered by the above checklist. Provide details. Point Value TBD Supporting Documentation and/or Proposed Method of Implementation - -
City of Langford Green Development Checklist Scoring Project Scoring Summary Section Prerequisites Achieved? Total Achievable Total Achieved - OCP - 30 Site Planning Y or N 6 3 Neighbourhood Connectivity - 8 4 Social and Economic Sustainability - 0 Environmental Sustainability Y or N 37 6 Climate and Resource Sustainability Y or N 90 7 Third Party Certification Y or N - 8 Innovation of Design - TBD Total Achieved All prerequisites met Green Development Rating System Overall Project Rating % of Total Possible Required # Required Bronze 30% 47 Silver 0% 4 Gold 70% 343 Platinum 90% 44 All development proposals must meet all prerequisites and achieve a Bronze Rating in order to apply for a rezoning application with the City of Langford. - -