Phoenix Walkable Urban Code

The purpose of this policy is to implement the vision and policies of the Transit Oriented Policy Plans to promote public health and to mitigate the effects of congestion and pollution, among other goals. It regulates development in proximity to light rail stations to encourage walkability in high-density developments and include heat-mitigation measures such as the requirement for 75% shade around all new developments. Relevant code sections are 1304 general site development standards, 1309 landscape standards, and 1310 open space improvements. These sections encourage use of permeable paving in pedestrian ways and areas adjacent to treewells to reduce urban heat island and allow natural drainage and filtration. These sections include requirements related to the use of permeable pavers and shade trees standards, like guidelines for tree species, planting in the public right-of-way, soil volume requirements, and use of hardscape around trees. Code specifies removal of noxious or invasive plants and minimizes the removal of existing trees of four-inch caliper or larger and cacti of varying heights.

Section 1311 design development considerations requires that developments should be designed to 1) protect public's safety in relationship to a transit supportive urban environment; 2) limit urban heat island effect by increasing access to light and air; 3) regulate the public realm to support cool streets, sidewalks, and buildings through the use of trees and landscaping to improve air quality, provide seasonal shade, sun and temperature regulation; reduce reflected light; provide a permeable barrier between sidewalks and vehicular lanes; reduce hot pavement; reduce runoff by intercepting and percolating rainwater; conserve soil and prevent erosion through vegetative cover, root growth, and windbreaks; and conserve water through xeriscape and design strategies. (Ord. No. G-6047, 2015; Ord. No. G-6962, § 14, 2022)

Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Reflective Pavement

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Improve Air Quality|Traffic Calming|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-walkable-urban-code/

,https://phoenix.municipal.codes/,

Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Ch. 13, 1310

Phoenix Downtown Area General Standards and Guidelines

Downtown area requirements include shade standards, with a percentage of shade coming from trees; landscape standards, such as a 30 percent tree canopy coverage and 50 percent living vegetation ground coverage per site; tree species guidelines; the use of permeable paving materials for hardscaping, areas adjacent to tree wells, and walkways; the planting of trees and bioswales in landscaping strips on streets without on-street parking, tree planting requirements for streets with on-street parking; the prohibition on building downspouts draining onto sidewalks, proposed building orientation to minimize heat gain and consider the impact of shade on adjacent areas; green roofs to meet open space requirements, as well as Solar Reflective Index (SRI) requirements; and window guidelines to reduce summer solar heat gain and reflectivity.

Green roofs may be counted toward open space (useable or passive) requirements. Occupiable green roofs should comply with open space landscaping and shade standards and be accessible to all building occupants.
(1) Roof should have the following Solar Reflective Index (SRI) for 75% of the roof surface:
(A) 78 SRI for low-sloped that have a slope less than 2:12.
(B) 29 SRI for steeped sloped roofs that have slopes greater than 2:12.
(C) A green roof that covers 75% of the roof area may be used in lieu of an SRI roof.

Roof|Green Roof|Trees|Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Energy Consumption

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-downtown-area-general-standards-and-guidelines/

,https://phoenix.municipal.codes/,

Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Ch. 12, 1207

Phoenix Climate Action Plan 2021 Edition

The Climate Action Plan proposes actions to meet the 2050 Sustainability Goals adopted by the Phoenix City Council. The goals of the plan include achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and incorporate other plans like the city's Tree and Shade Master Plan.

Actions include, but are not limited to:
1. Double the solar energy generation systems installed on city-owned infrastructure adding 30 MW of new solar capacity by 2030.
2. Increase shade provided by trees or constructed shade in ‘flatland parks’ (not preserves) and street rights-of-ways to achieve a 25% tree and shade canopy in pedestrian areas by 2030, prioritizing communities most vulnerable to heat, particularly within and connecting to Transit Oriented Development Districts, Village Cores, and Centers.
3. Prioritize planting shade trees in vulnerable communities. Achieve “Tree Equity” where all of Phoenix’s neighborhoods will reach a minimal standard of tree canopy cover that is feasible and appropriate for the city’s desert climate and conditions by 2030.
4. Increase the use of high albedo, or reflective, materials in infrastructure projects through cool roofs on city-owned buildings; completing cool pavement pilot program and expand program; a be a living lab to test cool materials.
5. Implement use of Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development to improve stormwater management.
6. Install solar energy generation systems on affordable housing developments.

Municipal Commitment|Other Policy Statement

Roof|Pavement|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Trees|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Mitigate Extreme Heat|Advance Environmental Justice Goals|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Protect and Restore Habitat|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Improve Air Quality|Traffic Calming|Smart Surfaces for Schools|Smart Surfaces for Affordable Housing|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-climate-action-plan-2021-edition/

,https://www.phoenix.gov/oepsite/Documents/2021ClimateActionPlanEnglish.pdf,

Phoenix Climate Action Plan

Phoenix Tree and Shade Master Plan 2010 Edition

Plan aims to achieve an average 25 percent tree canopy coverage by 2030.

Actions include, but are not limited to:
1. Create a council-approved Citizen Tree and Shade Committee to oversee Urban Forest issues.
2. Create a baseline tree inventory to assess canopy coverage for entire city.
3. Develop and fund a street replacement plan.
4. Develop and adopt tree banking and tree in-lieu fee programs.
5. Research carbon offsets as possible source of revenue.

Other Policy Statement|Municipal Commitment

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Improve Air Quality

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-tree-and-shade-master-plan-2010-edition/

,https://www.phoenix.gov/parkssite/Documents/PKS_Forestry/PKS_Forestry_Tree_and_Shade_Master_Plan.pdf,

Phoenix Tree and Shade Master Plan

Phoenix Green Construction Code

Code incorporates standards to reduce embodied carbon emissions and encourage building sustainability for new and renovated residential and commercial projects. Compliance is voluntary and was effective starting in 2011.

City Code|Municipal Commitment

Roof|Green Roof|Cool Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete

Reduce Energy Consumption|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-green-construction-code/

,https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/PHXGCC2011,

Phoenix Green Construction Code

Phoenix Energy Conservation Code

The Energy Conservation Code for the City of Phoenix, as amended by the Phoenix Building Construction Code is based on the International Energy Conservation Code 2018 (IECC 2018) with amendments and additions. The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a publication for energy-efficient residential and commercial building construction. Code is mandatory and it became effective in 2018.

Roof|Green Roof|Cool Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete

Reduce Energy Consumption|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-energy-conservation-code/

,https://up.codes/viewer/phoenix/iecc-2018,

Phoenix Energy Conservation Code

Phoenix International Building Code

The City of Phoenix adopted the 2018 International Building Code which includes specifications for cool roofs under the prescriptive energy compliance requires. Although the majority of submittals tend to follow the Performance Based Approach (which bypasses the cool roof requirements) the code language does provide for the appropriate language for cool roofs which will be explored for potential use in the future.

The existing IBC requirements for commercially owned flat roofs requires an SRI of 64, meaning that more of the sun’s heat is required to reflect instead of absorb than previously required by prior IBC iterations. The lighter color of the roof means a higher index number. The Urban Heat Island and Tree and Shade Subcommittee produced recommendations to improve the city's cool roof policy. Memo is found here: https://www.phoenix.gov/oepsite/Documents/UHITS%20Cool%20Roofs%20Memorandum%2012.8.21%20.pdf

Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Energy Efficiency|Mitigate Extreme Heat

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-international-building-code/

,https://www.phoenix.gov/pddsite/Documents/2018%20International%20Building%20Code%20(IBC)%20Phoenix%20Amendments.pdf,

Phoenix Building Construction Code

Phoenix Sustainability Bonus

The sustainability bonus system is designed to provide projects that exhibit environmentally friendly design and performance elements with additional entitlements. Credits are awarded based on percentage of parking spaces that use vegetation, low-sloped structural shading with a minimum Solar Reflective Index (SRI) of 29 or uses solar structures for shading; percentage of hardscape surface area, including pedestrian walkways, private surface driveways, and parking stalls, that use permeable paving or similar material that allows water to permeate the surfaces; the percentage of nonpotable or gray water uses for required irrigation; the percentage of building energy usage being provided by on-site renewable sources; the percentage that the building outperforms the current energy code standard and percent of renewable energy purchased to meet the energy demand for the building; the degree to which the building exceeds the minimum landscaping requirements by providing three-inch caliper or larger size trees and the preservation of all viable large mature trees (over six-inch caliper) on the site; and the percentage of affordable housing units through a deed restriction.

Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies|Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Reflective Pavement|Cool Roof

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Energy Efficiency|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-sustainability-bonus/

,https://phoenix.municipal.codes/,

Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Ch. 12, 1223

Phoenix Stormwater Quality Protection Code

The city code defines green stormwater infrastructure as infrastructure constructed with a range of measures that use plant or soil systems, permeable pavement or other permeable surfaces or substrates, stormwater harvest and reuse, or landscaping to store, infiltrate, or evapotranspirate stormwater and reduce flows to the public storm drain system or to surface waters. These features are also sometimes referred to as low impact development (LID). The City Manager will encourage the use of green stormwater infrastructure to control the release of pollutants into the public storm drain system.

Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Trees|Green Roof

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-stormwater-quality-protection-code/

,https://phoenix.municipal.codes/,

Phoenix City Code Ch. 32C

Phoenix Mixed Use Development Zoning District

For mixed commercial/residential development, the maximum fifty percent gross floor area devoted to commercial usage may be increased by five percent per amenity, with a maximum allowable increase of five percent if the development plan includes the solar orientation of structure and responsiveness to Phoenix climatic conditions or building efficiency and energy orientation.

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof

Increase Energy Efficiency|Mitigate Extreme Heat

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-mixed-use-development-zoning-district/

,https://phoenix.municipal.codes/,

Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Ch. 6, 633

Phoenix Guidelines for Design Review

For building design/construction, architectural design should take into account the solar consequences of building height, bulk, and area to provide maximize public comfort by providing shaded public outdoor areas, minimizing glare (especially from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and facilitating breezes. Building exposures subject to solar intensity, should minimize the use of glass and provide landscaping and architectural surface relief to reduce heat gain on the building itself and be designed in a climate responsive manner to conserve energy.

Roof|Trees|Cool Roof|Green Roof

Increase Energy Efficiency|Reduce Energy Consumption

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-guidelines-for-design-review/

,https://phoenix.municipal.codes/,

Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Ch. 5, 507

Phoenix Renewable Energy Tax Exemptions

Renewable energy credits or any other unit created to track energy derived from renewable energy resources is exempt from the use tax, privilege, and utility services taxes. The gross proceeds of sales or gross income derived from a contract entered into for the construction of a mixed waste processing facility that is located on a municipal solid waste landfill and that is constructed for the purpose of recycling solid waste or producing renewable energy from landfill waste.

Solar PV Canopies|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Roof

Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-renewable-energy-tax-exemptions/

,https://phoenix.municipal.codes/,

Phoenix City Code, Ch. 14

Phoenix Stormwater Quality Protection Code

The city code defines green stormwater infrastructure as infrastructure constructed with a range of measures that use plant or soil systems, permeable pavement or other permeable surfaces or substrates, stormwater harvest and reuse, or landscaping to store, infiltrate, or evapotranspirate stormwater and reduce flows to the public storm drain system or to surface waters. These features are also sometimes referred to as low impact development (LID). The City Manager will encourage the use of green stormwater infrastructure to control the release of pollutants into the public storm drain system.

A person who conducts an activity on nonresidential property or conducts an activity for a fee or charge on residential property that has the reasonable potential to affect the quality or volume of stormwater impounded upon or released from the property, regardless of whether it is raining at the time, shall prepare a written stormwater management plan.

Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Trees|Green Roof

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-stormwater-quality-protection-code-2/

,https://phoenix.municipal.codes/,

Phoenix City Code Ch. 32C

Phoenix Complete Streets Policy and Ordinances

Complete Streets guidelines include designing citywide for sustainability to minimize impermeable surfaces and mitigate heat absorption by reducing asphalt, using tree canopy cover, and high reflectivity materials and stormwater management using green infrastructure.

Complete Streets Design Guidelines 2018 Edition: https://www.phoenix.gov/streetssite/Documents/CSDG_FINAL_CC_APPROVED.pdf
Full policy found here: https://www.phoenix.gov/streetssite/MediaAssets/Adopted%20Complete%20Streets%20Policy%20-%20June%2028,%202017.pdf
Ordinance S-41094 Establishing Complete Streets Guiding Principles: https://www.phoenix.gov/streetssite/Documents/Complete_Streets_Principles_Ordinance.pdf
Ordinance G-5937 Establishing A Complete Streets Advisory Board: https://www.phoenix.gov/streetssite/Documents/Complete_Streets_Advisory_Board_Ordinance.pdf

Other Policy Statement

Pavement|Reflective Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Improve Air Quality|Traffic Calming

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-complete-streets-policy-and-ordinances/

,https://www.phoenix.gov/streets/complete-streets-program#:~:text=Complete%20Streets%20are%20designed%20to,emergency%20responders%2C%20and%20freight%20movers.,

Phoenix Complete Streets Program

Phoenix Cooling Requirements

Code requires landlords to provide cooling to renters. Every rental housing unit where such systems are installed shall have cooling capable of safely cooling all habitable rooms to a temperature no greater than 86 degrees Fahrenheit, if cooled by evaporative cooling, or 82 degrees Fahrenheit, if cooled by air conditioning.

Roof|Cool Roof|Trees

Mitigate Extreme Heat

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-cooling-requirements/

,https://phoenix.municipal.codes/,

Phoenix City Code, Chapter 39, Art. 2, Sec. 39-5

Phoenix Sustainable Purchasing Policy

​In accordance with 2007 City Council Resolution #20519​, the city of Phoenix will purchase products and services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to competing products or services that serve the same purpose, while remaining fiscally responsible. Through these actions, the City moves closer to meeting its 2050 Sustainability Goals, while also supporting a city-wide culture of sustainability.​ The most current policy is a 2017 edition.

Procurement Policy

Roof|Cool Roof|Pavement|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Trees|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Advance Environmental Justice Goals|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Protect and Restore Habitat|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Improve Air Quality|Traffic Calming|Smart Surfaces for Schools|Smart Surfaces for Affordable Housing|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/phoenix-sustainable-purchasing-policy/

,https://www.phoenix.gov/oepsite/Documents/Sustainable%20Purchasing%20Policy.pdf,

Phoenix Sustainable Purchasing Policy

Maricopa County Green Infrastructure Guidelines 2019 Edition

2019 Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure Handbook. The purpose of this Handbook is to provide members of the design, planning, and development communities in Maricopa County, Arizona with guidance and specific techniques for low impact
development (LID) that can be implemented on their projects. The Handbook is intended to address non-point source pollutant load reductions, conformance with first-flush requirements, and stormwater peak flow and volume reductions for water quality and flood hazard mitigation benefits within the Salt and Gila rivers, specifically, and the Middle Gila Watershed in general. Equally important in the Sonoran Desert is the opportunity to ameliorate water supply/demand concerns by increasing rainfall infiltration, recharging groundwater, and harvesting stormwater to offset potable water used for outdoor purposes.

Other Policy Statement

Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Trees|Green Roof|Roof

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Mitigate Extreme Heat|Improve Air Quality|Protect and Restore Habitat

Maricopa County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/maricopa-county-green-infrastructure-guidelines-2019-edition/

,https://www.phoenix.gov/oepsite/Documents/SCN%20GI%20Handbook_January%202019.pdf,

Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure Handbook

Maricopa County Sustainable Development Incentive Program

The purpose of this program is to create incentives for sustainable development including to increase energy and water efficiency in existing and new developments; increase resource conservation; and promote sustainable development practices. Sustainable development features that qualify for incentives include:

1. Using roofing material with a solar reflectance index (SRI) equal to or greater to the following:
• Low sloped roof – less than or equal to 2:12 – SRI value of 78
• Steep slope roof – greater than 2:12 – SRI value of 29
2. Site hardscape heat island reduction: Not less than 50 percent of site hardscape is (a) hardscape materials with an initial solar reflectance value of not less than 0.30; (b) combination of shade structures and shaded by trees; or (c) pervious paving, open-grid pavers.
3. Site development incorporates functional rainwater harvesting that irrigates at least 20 percent of the total landscape area. Development installs alternative on-site rain water runoff systems that incorporate rainwater harvesting features, pervious paving, and other similar systems.
4. Any other innovative sustainable design feature(s) found to meet the intent of this chapter, to be reviewed and accepted at the discretion of the zoning administrator.
4. Site development incorporates roof top solar panels, with a minimum size of 2.5 kwh for each panel.

Other Policy Statement

Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Trees|Green Roof|Roof|Cool Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Mitigate Extreme Heat|Protect and Restore Habitat|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Reduce Energy Consumption|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Increase Energy Efficiency|Smart Surfaces for Affordable Housing

Maricopa County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/maricopa-county-sustainable-development-incentive-program/

,https://maricopa.municipal.codes/MCC,

Maricopa County Municipal Code, Ch. 18.125

Pima County Landscaping, Buffering and Screening Standards

Landscaping requirements and performance standards 1) conserve groundwater resources in conformance with the Arizona Groundwater Code by utilizing stormwater and effluent and controlling and reducing runoff and specifying the use of plants from approved lists and 2) protect public health and safety by minimizing air, water and dust pollution, reducing the heat and glare absorbed and radiated by development, conserving energy resources, controlling spread of invasive plants, and protecting air quality by reducing dust emissions.

Landscape designs shall preserve native, on-site vegetation and shall be a primary objective of site planning for development. Specimen plants shall be given particular consideration for retention on site. Trees and shrubs must meet certain size requirements for planting. Landscape designs shall be integrated with improvement plans for the site and make maximum use of site stormwater runoff for irrigation purposes. Requirements for buffer yards and amenity landscaping can be reduced by using stormwater harvesting options like vegetated roofs and porous pavement.

Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Roof|Green Roof|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Trees

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Mitigate Extreme Heat

Pima County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/pima-county-landscaping-buffering-and-screening-standards/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/pimacounty/latest/pimacounty_az/0-0-0-1,

Pima County Code of Ordinances 18.73.050

Pima County Land Use Regulations

Land use regulations mandate development standards for on-site solar energy, including solar roofs, and utility scale renewable energy systems intended for off-site consumption. Utility scale renewable energy systems require conditional use permit if the site is within conservation categories. Rainwater and stormwater harvesting systems are also contained within these regulations. Stormwater harvesting is recognized as green infrastructure and for its ability to lessen urban heat island; improve air quality; conserve water; provide habitat and riparian corridors; and reduce pollution and burden on public stormwater control structures. The land use regulations mandate design, installation and use of stormwater harvesting systems and reference the Regional Flood Control District Manual and the Low Impact Development-Green Infrastructure Guidance Manual as applicable guidance documents.

Trail-oriented development can be used to encourage economic development and small-scale residential development for those that recreate on county trails. The land use regulations require the elements of green building, sustainability, water harvesting, and green infrastructure / low impact development are considered in project design and construction of trail-oriented development.

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies|Trees|Green Roof

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Protect and Restore Habitat|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Improve Air Quality|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Reduce Energy Consumption|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Pima County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/pima-county-land-use-regulations/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/pimacounty/latest/pimacounty_az/0-0-0-1,

Pima County Code of Ordinances 18.07

Pima County Green Building Exceptions to Zoning Code

Zoning code allows exceptions to the requirement that alterations to buildings must be brought into conformance and the submittal and approval of a development plan for green building upgrades and renovations that reduce energy or water consumption. Permitted enlargement and extension includes the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, ground- or roof-mounted solar energy systems, roof eaves or overhangs, attached shade structures or detached shade structures extending three feet or less from the main building, roofed porches, and green roofs.

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Green Roof|Cool Roof|Solar PV Canopies

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Energy Efficiency|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Pima County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/pima-county-green-building-exceptions-to-zoning-code/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/pimacounty/latest/pimacounty_az/0-0-0-1,

Pima County Code of Ordinances 18.01.030

Pima County Native Plant Preservation

Code promotes native plant preservation to promote water conservation and assists in climate modification to reduce energy costs. Code mandates that no person shall destroy, mutilate, remove from a site, or relocate on a site any native plant, except in conformance with this chapter of the code. Code lists protected native plants and Arizona safeguarded species. Before development plans can be approved and permits issued, a native plant preservation plan is required to be submitted and approved. Code lists different methods to preserve native plants and plant communities, such as preservation in-place or set-aside; the transplanting of native plants for their protection; and the mitigation of plants destroyed or removed from site. However, there are particular requirements that must be met for each method. Specific preservation requirements and credits are provided in the code and there are particular requirements for off-site mitigation. Saguaros and ironwood receive special protections.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Trees

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Protect and Restore Habitat|Reduce Energy Consumption

Pima County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/pima-county-native-plant-preservation/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/pimacounty/latest/pimacounty_az/0-0-0-1,

Pima County Code of Ordinances 18.72

Pima County Conservation Subdivision for Residential Zoning

Code encourages and provides incentives for innovative site planning of residential subdivision lots that are designed in harmony with the natural features of the property. Site development shall include reduction of runoff by means of stormwater harvesting, erosion control through benign grade stabilization, and careful siting of improvements to minimize negative impacts in conformance with accepted local green infrastructure and low impact development practices and concepts.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Trees

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Protect and Restore Habitat

Pima County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/pima-county-conservation-subdivision-for-residential-zoning/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/pimacounty/latest/pimacounty_az/0-0-0-1,

Pima County Code of Ordinances 18.09.100

Pima County Off-Street Parking Development Standards

Code mandates that all parking canopy structures must be constructed with a heat reflective roofing material. Where used, photo voltaic cells or other solar technology may substitute for the heat reflective roofing material.

Code also mandates that a minimum of ten percent of the gross parking area shall be devoted to amenity landscaping and required landscape planters and canopy trees to maximize the shading of paved surfaces. When single parking rows occur, canopy trees shall be placed every four un-shaded parking stalls. When double aisles of parking occur, canopy trees shall be placed every eight un-shaded parking stalls.

Roof|Cool Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Solar PV Canopies|Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Energy Efficiency|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Pima County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/pima-county-off-street-parking-development-standards/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/pimacounty/latest/pimacounty_az/0-0-0-1,

Pima County Code of Ordinances 18.75.040

Pima County Renewable Energy Incentive District

Pima County may create a renewable energy incentive district (REID) with specific sites and an incentive plan designed to promote the development of utility-scale solar energy systems on environmentally-suitable lands within unincorporated Pima County.

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Improve Air Quality

Pima County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/pima-county-renewable-energy-incentive-district/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/pimacounty/latest/pimacounty_az/0-0-0-1,

Pima County Code of Ordinances 14.01

Pima County Solar Energy Requirements

Code sets standards for solar and wind energy systems. Rooftop solar energy panels can be no more than eight feet above the roof line. More details found here: https://www.pima.gov/1069/Solar-Wind-Systems

Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Roof|Solar PV Canopies

Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Pima County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/pima-county-solar-energy-requirements/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/pimacounty/latest/pimacounty_az/0-0-0-1,

Pima County Code of Ordinances 18.07.030

Pima County Design Standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention Manual

Manual was created in 2015. It includes a first flush retention requirement (retaining the first 0.5 inches of rainfall), the introduction of the use of integrated site planning and other Low Impact Development practices, a description of the acceptable methodology for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, more specific design standards, and a description of inspection and maintenance responsibilities for detention and retention facilities.

City Code|Municipal Commitment

Roof|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Trees|Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Mitigate Extreme Heat|Protect and Restore Habitat|Improve Air Quality

Pima County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/pima-county-design-standards-for-stormwater-detention-and-retention-manual/

,https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/03422f27-ffcd-4462-b50f-a9b8ea322d09,

Pima County Regional Flood Control District Design Standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention

Pima County Climate Resolution 2022-25

Purpose is to further Pima County's commitments to address the risks of climate change by adopting a climate action plan that aligns with current national and international efforts in support of the Paris Climate Agreement.

Municipal Commitment|Other Policy Statement

Roof|Pavement|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Trees|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Protect and Restore Habitat

Pima County

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/pima-county-climate-resolution-2022-25/

,https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/f2d4732e-b314-4260-ac4d-d89d07cc95f3?cache=1800,

Pima County Resolution 2022-25

Scottsdale Stormwater Management Regulation

Stormwater storage facilities shall be constructed to store runoff from at least a 100-year, 2-hour storm event. The Design Standards and Policies Manual (DSPM) is the document detailing the city's specific requirements to address drainage, flooding and stormwater quality, including procedures, policies, forms, document standards, design standards and construction standards to help administer this chapter, among other purposes. In lieu of stormwater storage, the Floodplain Administrator may allow alternative stormwater management measures, including, but not limited to, pervious pavement, vegetative roofs, stormwater harvesting, LEED design strategies, and other low impact development options to manage stormwater.

If the stormwater storage requirement is fully or partially waived, a contribution to the cost of stormwater management (in-lieu fee) shall be required as shown on the fee schedule. The developer may apply this standard to any property. Instead of requiring construction of stormwater management facilities, the city may accept a payment in lieu of construction when the city determines such action is appropriate, based on certain considerations. The city may also accept off-stie stormwater management facilities instead of requiring on -site construction if deemed appropriate. A payback agreement with the city is available for non-residential, multi-family and mixed-use developments, and developments subject to a land division, if the stormwater management facilities subject to the payback agreement provide a public stormwater management benefit.

City Code|Municipal Commitment

Roof|Pavement|Green Roof|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Trees

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-stormwater-management-regulation/

,https://library.municode.com/az/scottsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10075,

Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 37, Article 2, Section 37-56

Scottsdale Energy Construction Code

Code incorporates the International Energy Construction Code as mandatory building code requirements, with amendments. The energy code (IECC) applies to new residential and commercial buildings and will result in lower energy use, cost savings, thermal comfort and reduced environmental impacts. Scottsdale’s energy code includes:

1. Cool roofs with a three-year-aged solar reflectance index of 64 or more and improved residential ceiling insulation and cool roof surfaces (low-slope roofs).
2. High-efficacy lighting (LED or similar) for all lighting
3. Interior lighting controls with dimmers or sensors excluding bathroom and hallways
4. Exterior lighting controls with automatic shut-off when daylight is present
5. Electric vehicle capable charging infrastructure (reserved breaker space and conduit) for new homes, apartments and hotels to support growing EV charging demand.
6. Solar-ready roof tops for residential and commercial buildings (reserved breaker space and conduit)

City Code|Municipal Commitment

Roof|Cool Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Green Roof

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Energy Efficiency

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-energy-construction-code/

,https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/ScottsdaleAZ/Codes+and+Ordinances/building+code/2021+IECC+Amendments.pdf,

Scottsdale Energy Conservation Code

Scottsdale Green Construction Code

Code incorporates the 2021 International Green Construction Code as mandatory building code requirements. The green construction code (IgCC) applies to all new commercial and multifamily buildings. Environmental benefits include conserving natural resources, improved air quality, enhanced occupant comfort and health, reduced waste streams, low environmental impactful materials and minimized strain on local infrastructure. Economic benefits include reduced operating costs, occupant productivity, life-cycle cost savings and improved property value. Social benefits include equity and access to improved quality of life. Scottsdale’s green code provisions include:

1. Heat island mitigation for new hardscapes such as black asphalt parking lots
2. Indoor and outdoor water use reduction
3. Electric vehicle capable charging infrastructure for non-residential buildings
4. On-site renewable energy (exceptions include equivalent energy efficiency improvements)
5. Construction waste management (50% diversion of waste from landfill for recycling and reuse)
6. Less impactful building materials (recycled content, regional resources, certified lumber and/or environmental product declarations)
7. Improved indoor environmental quality (low VOC materials and finishes)

City Code|Municipal Commitment

Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete|Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Green Roof|Cool Roof|Combination Roof

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Improve Air Quality|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Increase Energy Efficiency|Reduce Energy Consumption

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-green-construction-code/

,https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/green-building-program,

Scottsdale Green Construction Code

Scottsdale Utility Services Tax Exemptions

Sales or the transfers of renewable energy credits is exempt from the utility services tax.

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Solar PV Canopies

Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-utility-services-tax-exemptions/

,https://library.municode.com/az/scottsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10075,

Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Appendix C, Article 4, Section 480

Scottsdale Solar-Ready Zone Requirements

As part of the International Energy Construction Code, city code requires unobstructed residential and commercial rooftop solar-ready zones. Code requires that a solar-ready zone shall be located on roofs of commercial buildings that are oriented between 110 degrees and 270 degrees of true north or have low-slope roofs. A solar-ready zone for residential construction, which includes one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses, shall not be less than 10 percent of the total roof area over conditioned space but not less than 300 sq. ft.

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof

Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-solar-ready-zone-requirements/

,https://library.municode.com/az/scottsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10075,

Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31, Article 7, Division 3, Section 31-118

Scottsdale Development Standards for Rooftop Solar and Gardens

Code allows solar systems to exceed 30 percent of a building's roof area and building height with review from the development review board and roof top garden structures can exceed the building height restrictions by 5 feet.

Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof

Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Mitigate Extreme Heat

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-development-standards-for-rooftop-solar-and-gardens/

,https://library.municode.com/az/scottsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10075,

Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Article 5, Section 5.5005

Scottsdale Residential Site Design Improvement Requirements

Single-family residential development must incorporate the following site design improvements:

1. Site design that minimizes exterior heat gain through the elimination of asphaltic paving materials and the shading of at least fifty (50) percent of all parking, walkway and patio surfaces by mature trees and/or shade structures.
2. Exterior water conservation measures including but not limited to water harvesting.
3. Limiting the use of non-native plant materials to a maximum of five (5) percent of the total lot area and that such materials will be placed in courtyards surrounded by buildings and walls at least six (6) feet in height.
4. Building and site design using passive solar control techniques such as, but not limited to, overhangs, recessed doors and windows, architectural screens in front of areas of glass, and earth mounded against the base of the building walls.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Trees

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Increase Energy Efficiency|Reduce Energy Consumption

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-residential-site-design-improvement-requirements/

,https://library.municode.com/az/scottsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10075,

Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Article 5, Section 5.032

Scottsdale Native Plant Permit and Program

Code specifies benefits of native plants, including its ability to stabilize desert soils and providing food and protect many types of desert wildlife and the fact that it is drought tolerant, requires less maintenance, and uses less water than other types of landscaping materials. The code protects native plants, which are defined as cacti that are 3 feet or greater in height and trees that are 4 inches or greater in caliper of listed species. Code specifies that no person shall destroy, mutilate, remove from the premises, or relocate to another place on the premises any protected native plant existing within the city without first obtaining a native plant permit from the city and developing a native plant program for the proposed treatment of a native plant for which a native plant permit is required. If permit is approved, code specifies plant salvage, relocation and storage requirements, as well as financial penalties for failure to comply with requirements according to the protected plant type.

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Protect and Restore Habitat

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-native-plant-permit-and-program/

,https://library.municode.com/az/scottsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10075,

Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article 5 and Appendix B, Article 7, Section 7.500

Scottsdale Shading as Public Improvement Guidance

Code provides bonus development standards by making special public improvements to particular zone areas. Code provides a bonus to property owners who add sidewalk shade covers to enhance public sidewalks for pedestrian use and at transit stops.

Mitigate Extreme Heat

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-shading-as-public-improvement-guidance/

,https://library.municode.com/az/scottsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10075,

Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Article 7, Section 7.500

Scottsdale Downtown Area Requirements

Code requires that the Downtown Area incorporates site design elements that promote pedestrian character and comfort through microclimatic design and shade. It also requires that for properties abutting the Downtown boundary, mature trees and landscape materials shall be provided for each development in accordance with an approved landscape plan. Areas designated as part of the Downtown Area have greater percentage of landscape area per parking spaces than other zoning uses.

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Traffic Calming

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-downtown-area-requirements/

,https://library.municode.com/az/scottsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10075,

Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Article 1, Section 1.905

Scottsdale Landscape Requirements

Purpose of requirements is to encourage landscape designs the promote water conservation through the use of indigenous plant materials, retaining mature plant materials, and encourage sustainable landscape practices and management. Code mandates that all trees shall have a 15-gallon minimum container size; and at least fifty (50) percent must be mature trees. The Development Review Board may require larger trees. In developments where buildings have more than one (1) story, fifty (50) percent of the trees shall meet the following standards: 1.Palm trees: trunk twelve (12) feet tall; 2.Single trunk trees: three (3) inch caliper; and 3.Multiple trunk trees: one and one-half (1½) inch caliper average trunk. A saguaro or tree meeting the definition of a protected native plant in Chapter 46 of the Scottsdale Revised Code, and subject to relocation under a native plant permit, may be substituted for a tree meeting the standard of subsection B. above.

Code also mandates percentage of parking lot that must be landscaped. A landscape area at least five (5) feet deep shall be provided between any parking lot area and any street line, except as otherwise required in this section. At least fifteen (15) percent of any parking lot shall be landscape areas. If a parking lot contains more than twenty (20) parking spaces, then a minimum of one-third (⅓) of the required parking lot landscape area shall be in landscape islands distributed within the parking lot area, rather than on the perimeter of the parking lot.

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Protect and Restore Habitat

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-landscape-requirements/

,https://library.municode.com/az/scottsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10075,

Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Article 10

Scottsdale Programs to Reduce Parking Requirements

Code allows programs and incentives to reduce parking requirements in certain locations and situations to meet goals and policies of the city related to mass transit and other alternative modes of transportation. A mixed-use shared parking program is an option to reduce the total required parking in large mixed-use commercial centers and mixed-use developments in which the uses operate at different times throughout the day. The city recognizes that strict application of the required parking ratios may result in excessive parking spaces. This results in excessive pavement and impermeable surfaces and discourages the use of alternate transportation modes.

Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-programs-to-reduce-parking-requirements/

,https://library.municode.com/az/scottsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10075,

Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Article 9, Section 9.104

Scottsdale Complete Streets Policy

Policy aims to improve pedestrian access to transit stops; street trees and landscaping; and pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Other Policy Statement|Municipal Commitment

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Traffic Calming|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy

Scottsdale

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/scottsdale-complete-streets-policy/

,https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/ScottsdaleAZ/Transportation/Master+Plan/formatted+Streets+Element.pdf,

Scottsdale Complete Street Policy

Arizona Tree for Kids Act

State law creates one-time funding to plant trees in low-income public schools to increase tree and shade equity

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Smart Surfaces for Schools|Advance Environmental Justice Goals

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/arizona-tree-for-kids-act/

,https://gme.azed.gov/DocumentLibrary/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentKey=2267716&inline=true,

Arizona Senate Bill 1689, Trees for Kids Project

Tempe Landscaping Requirements

Landscape design standards are intended to: assist in controlling erosion, reduce dust and glare, and provide shade among other purposes. Code requires that all-onsite water retention areas be landscaped and use low-water/drought tolerant plants from a list of approved plants. Code sets requirements for shade structures and/or tree canopy according to different locations. Street trees are required along all street frontages, public and private. A minimum of one (1) tree shall be provided for every thirty (30) feet of lineal street frontage. Tree location and spacing shall be established through development plan review. When the primary entrance of a building is more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from the nearest point of a public sidewalk, and the entrance is accessed by a pathway traversing a parking lot, then an overhead shade structure or tree canopy is required along the pathway. The city may also require shade structures or shade trees for pedestrian comfort.

Code allows for either tree canopy coverage as a percentage of the parking area or as ratio of parking spaces to trees. For instance, at a minimum, one (1) tree per twelve (12) parking spaces shall be planted to create a partial tree canopy over and around the parking area. Parking areas shall contain landscape islands with trees at the ends of rows of parking, and to subdivide the parking area into rows of not more than fifteen (15) contiguous parking spaces. The landscape plan also provides for an overall tree or shade canopy above surface parking areas that is not less than twenty percent (20%) of the parking area, based on the expected size of trees within five (5) years of planting.

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tempe-landscaping-requirements/

,https://library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/zoning_and_development_code?nodeId=15459,

Tempe Zoning and Development Code, Part 4, Chapter 7, Section 4-705

Tempe Pedestrian Oriented Design Standards

Code requires pedestrian oriented design standards for different zones, like Transportation Overlay Districts. Pedestrian oriented design standards require that public sidewalks shall be shaded with a minimum of thirty-three percent (33%) full shade. Shade may be provided by trees, green walls, trellises, canopies, or other structural features. Shade shall cover the walkable surface at 3:00 p.m. on the date of the summer solstice, verified by a development shadow study. Shade calculations for trees will assume canopy growth at five (5) years from planting.

Mitigate Extreme Heat

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tempe-pedestrian-oriented-design-standards/

,https://library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/zoning_and_development_code?nodeId=15459,

Tempe Zoning and Development Code, Part 5, Chapter 6, Section 5-612

Tempe Pedestrian Oriented Design Guidelines

Code provides pedestrian oriented design guidelines that are desirable but no required or regulated. These guidelines include use of cool materials, rainwater storage, and particular landscape designs.

Cool materials: To mitigate heat island impacts, new and existing developments are encouraged to use roofing and building materials that provide high reflectivity and/or high emissivity as appropriate to use and occupancy. Use permeable paving surfaces where appropriate, and high reflectivity and/or emissivity paving materials. Reflective surface paving should not be used in large unshaded areas which create significant eye strain or contrast to surroundings, and might impair visibility of pedestrians or drivers.

Rainwater storage: Underground retention and on-site rainwater storage for irrigation purposes is permitted, subject to Engineering Division review and approval. Permeable surfaces can be used to decrease area used in calculation for retention. Shared retention is encouraged where opportunities for dedicated public open space can be provided.

Landscape designs: landscape plans should satisfy guidelines like retaining natural vegetation and incorporating it into the landscape design, as practicable and defining pedestrian pathways and open space areas with landscape materials where appropriate. A plant list is provided. Tree selection is also part of these guidelines. Consideration should be given to providing a broad canopy where shade is desired and species should be selected based on growth characteristics and site conditions, including available space, overhead clearance, soil conditions, exposure, and desired color and appearance.

Roof|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Pavement|Reflective Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Trees

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Energy Consumption|Protect and Restore Habitat

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tempe-pedestrian-oriented-design-guidelines/

,https://library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/zoning_and_development_code?nodeId=15459,

Tempe Zoning and Development Code, Appendix A, A-7

Tempe Privilege Tax Exemptions

The transfers of renewable energy credits and the transfers of electricity by a electric customer owning solar to the electric distribution system is exempt from certain taxes.

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Solar PV Canopies

Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tempe-privilege-tax-exemptions/

,https://library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=15458,

Tempe City Code, Chapter 16, Article 4, Section 16-16-465

Tempe Sewers and Sewage Disposal Requirements

Code prohibits certain pollutants, substances, and wastewater from entering the Publicly Owned Treatment Works, including storm water, surface water, ground water, artesian well water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, condensate, deionized water, noncontact cooling water, and unpolluted wastewater, unless specifically authorized by the Municipal Utilities Director.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tempe-sewers-and-sewage-disposal-requirements/

,https://library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=15458,

Tempe City Code, Chapter 27, Article 1, Division 2, Section 27-10

Tempe Sustainability and Resilience Commission

Purpose of the commission is to bring stakeholders together to share best practices and promote partnerships and collaborations to create sustainable and resilient solutions to Tempe's most pressing challenges. The Commission will have the power and duties to research, advise, and recommend to the City Council policies, programs, and investments that advance sustainability in Tempe, in order to support principles of equitable well-being, healthy environments, and satisfying livelihoods for current and future generations. Particular attention shall be paid to: energy management, climate-action plan with roadmap of action, purchasing practices, water management, air quality, transportation, livable neighborhoods, land use development, preparedness and resiliency, and environmental justice. Commission will recommend for City Council consideration a comprehensive sustainability plan with measurable goals and benchmarks to ensure year-to-year progress.

Municipal Commitment|Other Policy Statement

Roof|Pavement|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Trees|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Advance Environmental Justice Goals|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Protect and Restore Habitat|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Improve Air Quality|Traffic Calming|Smart Surfaces for Schools|Smart Surfaces for Affordable Housing|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tempe-sustainability-and-resilience-commission/

,https://library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=15458,

Tempe City Code, Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 21, Section 2-375

Tempe Trees and Landscaping in the Public Rights-of-Way

Unless there is a specific agreement between the property owner and the City relieving the property owner of responsibility, the property owner shall be responsible for the irrigation and maintenance of trees, grass and shrubs planted in public rights-of-way abutting the owner's property. Maintenance of city-authorized plantings in medians and parks shall be the responsibility of the Engineering and Transportation Department.

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tempe-trees-and-landscaping-in-the-public-rights-of-way/

,https://library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=15458,

Tempe City Code, Chapter 29, Article 3, Section 29-44

Tempe Climate Action Plan

Tempe's Climate Action Plan articulates goals to establish resilience to extreme heat in new construction, to increase investment in renewable energy, and to focus on shade for rights-of-way, among a range of additional resilience-related actions.

Municipal Commitment|Other Policy Statement

Roof|Pavement|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Trees|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Advance Environmental Justice Goals|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Protect and Restore Habitat|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Improve Air Quality|Traffic Calming|Smart Surfaces for Schools|Smart Surfaces for Affordable Housing|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tempe-climate-action-plan/

,https://www.tempe.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/101145/638144662252400000,

Tempe Urban Forestry Master Plan 2017 Edition

Plan aim to achieve a city-wide goal of 25% tree and shade canopy.

Other Policy Statement|Municipal Commitment

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Advance Environmental Justice Goals|Protect and Restore Habitat|Improve Air Quality

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tempe-urban-forestry-master-plan-2017-edition/

,https://www.tempe.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/54581/636416081801700000,

City of Tempe Urban Forestry Master Plan

Tucson Monthly Green Stormwater Infrastructure Fee

Tucson assesses a green stormwater infrastructure fee on utility services to fund green stormwater infrastructure projects.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-monthly-green-stormwater-infrastructure-fee/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Code of Ordinances, Sec. 27-55

Tucson Greater Infill Incentive Subdistrict Landscaping Requirements

For the Greater Infill Incentive Subdistrict, green walls and green roofs, shade trees in the right-of-way, existing landscaping, and shade structures can comply with the landscaping and screening requirements.

Roof|Green Roof|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-greater-infill-incentive-subdistrict-landscaping-requirements/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Unified Development Code 5.12.9

Tucson Zoning Area Requirements

For specifically zoned areas created to promote dense, mixed-use development, green roofs or terraces are defined as acceptable usable open space.

Roof|Green Roof|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-zoning-area-requirements/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Unified Development Code 5.12.12

Tucson Complete Streets Coordinating Council

The complete streets coordinating council ("CSCC") is established as a mayor and council advisory committee. The CSCC shall be composed of twenty (20) members, seventeen (17) of whom shall be voting members and three (3) of whom shall be non-voting staff representatives. Desired qualifications include relevant background, knowledge, and/or expertise in one or more of the following guiding principles and issue areas that relate to the CSCC's functions and purposes.

(A) Safety: traffic safety, crime, personal security, traffic enforcement, crash data, emergency response.
(B) Accessibility for all abilities: persons with disabilities, elderly, youth, families with young children, limited English proficiency populations, transit-dependent populations, alternative mode users.
(C) Equity, diversity, and inclusivity: environmental justice, low-income individuals and households, communities of color, LGBTQ communities, refugees, immigrants, non- English speakers, formerly incarcerated people, residents without a home.
(D) Land use and sense of place: sense of place, planning, neighborhood character, mixed-use development, infill development, parking, public art, gentrification/displacement, place making/placekeeping.
(E) Environment: natural environment, built environment, sustainability, green infrastructure, climate change, air quality.
(F) Health and recreation: health care providers, public health, health equity, mental health, recreation, access to medical care, injury prevention.
(G) Economic vitality: business, local business, real estate, development, homebuilding, tourism, business districts, economic development.
(H) Transportation and mobility: planning, engineering, construction, walking, biking, transit, Americans with Disabilities Act, electric vehicles, regional commuting, freight, transportation service providers.

Roof|Pavement|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Trees|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Improve Air Quality|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Traffic Calming|Advance Environmental Justice Goals|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Mitigate Extreme Heat|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Protect and Restore Habitat|Smart Surfaces for Schools|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-complete-streets-coordinating-council/

,https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Transportation-Mobility/Streets/Complete-Streets-Tucson,

Tucson Code of Ordinances, Sec. 10A-242

Tucson Commission on Climate, Energy, and Sustainability

The commission on climate, energy, and sustainability ("CCES") is created as an on-going mayor and council advisory commission. The CCES shall consist of eleven (11) voting members. There are specific appointment requirements. For instance, two members appointed by the city manager must represent a national or local environmental organization with a focus on combating or adapting to climate change and a utility.

Desired qualifications include, but are not limited to knowledge, expertise, and/or representation of the following fields and interests, as they relate to the commission's functions and purposes:
(a) Business sector
(b) Built environment
(c) Climate/environmental justice
(d) Energy/management (e.g. renewables, efficiency, storage)
(e) Food/agriculture
(f) Land use
(g) Local economy
(h) Smart Cities
(i) Sustainability practice, planning and/or policy
(j) Transportation (e.g. transit, electrification of transportation)
(k) Utilities
(l) Water management

Roof|Pavement|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Trees|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Improve Air Quality|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Traffic Calming|Advance Environmental Justice Goals|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Mitigate Extreme Heat|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Protect and Restore Habitat|Smart Surfaces for Schools|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-commission-on-climate-energy-and-sustainability/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Code of Ordinances, Sec. 10A-211

Tucson Privilege and Use Tax Exemptions

Renewable energy credits or any other unit created to track energy derived from renewable energy resources is exempt from the use tax and privilege taxes.

Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Solar PV Canopies

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-privilege-and-use-tax-exemptions/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Code of Ordinances, Sec. 19-660 and 19-400

Tucson Landscaping Standards

Standards require that trees that are located in areas of required landscaping must be a minimum of 15-gallon container size. Palms must have a minimum trunk height of five feet from soil line to the bottom of the crown. The code also specifies shading of paved and trees per parking space. Canopy trees planted within and adjacent to vehicular use areas should be planted in a manner that at maturity they afford the greatest amount of shade to the paved areas. When planted within the vehicular use area, trees must be located at the edge and between vehicle spaces, such as the common corner of four perpendicular spaces that face each other (see Figure 5-B, Vehicle Use Area). The minimum required vehicle overhang is three feet with the following exception. When the tree is located at the common corner of four perpendicular parking spaces that face each other, the minimum required overhang is two and one-half feet (2'-6"). The vehicle overhang is measured from the front of the wheel stop to the centerline of the tree.

Ordinance also sets standards for plant maintenance and replacement of dead or removed plants. Any plant material in areas of required landscaping that does not survive must be replaced with an equivalent size and species within 30 days. All dead or removed plant material must be replaced with plant material acceptable under the standards of the xeriscape landscaping standards. Replacement material must be a minimum 15- gallon size for trees and five gallon size for shrubs.

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-landscaping-standards/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Unified Development Code, Sec. 5

Tucson Native Plant Preservation

Code recognizes the unique biological community in the Arizona Uplands and city-wide goals and policies to preserve the native plants found in the Sonoran Desert. Code encourages preservation-in-place through sensitive site design and sets requirements and ratios for replacement of plants that are removed for development; mitigation credits to encourage preservation in place; and revegetation to emphasize the natural character if plants are removed from the site. It also requires a native plant preservation plan for all applicable projects.

There are other regulations in the UDC, such as the Scenic Corridor Zone (SCZ) and the Environmental Resource Zone (ERZ), where native vegetation is required to be retained or where the property is required to be revegetated with native plant material. See Article 5: Overlay Zones of Unified Development Code for more information. The American Planning Association highlights the biophilic planning elements of this code: https://www.planning.org/knowledgebase/resource/7002469/

Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Roof|Green Roof|Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Protect and Restore Habitat|Reduce Energy Consumption|Improve Air Quality|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-native-plant-preservation/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Unified Development Code, Article 7.7

Tucson Green Building Maximum Density Option

Code allows development to increase density if it meets green building requirements. The building design and the parking area must meet specific shade and landscaping requirments.The buildings must also meet thermal resistance values and 80% of all buildings must be constructed with light-colored roofs and walls.

Roof|Green Roof|Cool Roof|Trees

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-green-building-maximum-density-option/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Unified Development Code, Sec. 3

Tucson Commercial Rainwater Harvesting

Purpose of the ordinance is to increase the use of harvested rainwater at commercial sites in Tucson and to decrease use of potable and reclaimed water supplies. Rainwater harvesting is a useful strategy for providing supplemental irrigation water to commercial landscapes, making more efficient use of the desert’s most limited resource – water. A key requirement is to meet 50% of landscape water demand using harvested water.

This standard provides:
A. Design considerations and technical requirements for passive and active water harvesting systems;
B. Requirements and guidelines for the preparation and implementation of Rainwater Harvesting Plans;
C. Requirements for landscape and irrigation at water harvesting sites;
D. Recommended maintenance steps;
E. Elements required for compliance with the ordinance;
F. Enforcement provisions;
G. Water budget assumptions and calculations (Exhibit A); and,
H. Annual reporting form (Exhibit B).

Code recognizes that Water Harvesting Infiltration Areas can include exposed soil shaped to hold and infiltrate water, permeable soil subgrades overlain with impervious pavement that receive water via perforated pipes or other conveyance techniques, structured soil overlain with permeable paving, and other strategies that collect water and allow it to soak into the subsurface to support landscape plants. Requires first flush retention.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-commercial-rainwater-harvesting/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Unified Development Code, Sec 4-01.0.0

Tucson Accessory Dwelling Unit Cool Roof Requirement

Code requires that an accessory dwelling unit built as a new structure must be developed with a high albedo level (>60 SRI) or other cool roof technology per the ICC Green Construction Code.

Roof|Cool Roof|Combination Roof|Green Roof

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Energy Efficiency|Smart Surfaces for Affordable Housing

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-accessory-dwelling-unit-cool-roof-requirement/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Unified Development Code, Article 6.6.3

Tucson Rezoning Plan Proposal Requirements

Code provides application submittal requirements for a change of zoning request. The plan proposal must describe techniques that will conserve energy and reduce the urban heat island effect by the proposed development.

Roof|Pavement|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-rezoning-plan-proposal-requirements/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Unified Development Code, Sec. 2-03.4.3

Tucson Solar Energy Requirements

Code allows solar energy in all zoning codes and solar energy equipment to exceed the allowable height limits by ten feet.

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof

Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-solar-energy-requirements/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Unified Development Code, Article 6.4.4

Tucson Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 2023 Edition

Plan aims to reduce the city's emissions to net-zero by 2030.

Municipal Commitment|Other Policy Statement

Roof|Pavement|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Trees|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Advance Environmental Justice Goals|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Protect and Restore Habitat|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Improve Air Quality|Traffic Calming|Smart Surfaces for Schools|Smart Surfaces for Affordable Housing|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-climate-action-and-adaptation-plan-2023-edition/

,https://assets.tucsonaz.gov/share/gis-docs/caap/TucsonResilientTogether_20230228.pdf,

Tuscson Climate Action and Adaptation Plan

Tucson International Residential Code 2018 Edition

City adopted International Residential Code, 2018 Edition with amendments. Tucson adopted Solar-Ready Zone provisions to encourage future installation of solar energy equipment: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/building-code/2018_-_irc_amendments.pdf

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof

Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-international-residential-code-2018-edition/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article 3, Division 1, Sec. 6-38

Tucson International Energy Conservation Code 2018 Edition

Tucson adopted the International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition, with amendments. The IECC is a publication for energy-efficient residential and commercial building construction. Code is mandatory and it became effective in 2018. Amendments found here: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/building-code/2018_-_energy_conservation_code_amendments.pdf

Roof|Green Roof|Cool Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete

Reduce Energy Consumption|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-international-energy-conservation-code-2018-edition/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-1,

Tucson Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article 3, Division 1, Sec. 6-40

Tucson Main Gate Overlay District

Code requires native plant preservation and on-site water management as part of landscaping standards and environmentally conscious design practices. Code states that portions of ground-level open space that are not landscaped shall be surfaced in textured concrete, pavers, or other similar small-scaled materials with permeable characteristics. At least 25% of the total exterior site hardscape must be composed of pervious concrete or permeable pavers as part of a passive landscape water harvesting system. Landscape depressions and curb openings shall be provided to allow water to flow into and out of curb side planters. Each development has to include five or more environmentally conscious design practices, like shading at least 70% of parking and pedestrian areas; providing solar panels on roof or shade structures, providing a green roof with 4 inches of growth; providing permeable paving adjacent to planting areas; and providing vegetated green walls.

Roof|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Energy Consumption|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Protect and Restore Habitat|Improve Air Quality|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-main-gate-overlay-district/

,https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/mgd-ordinance-12065-document-12-12-23.pdf,

Tuscson Ordinance 12065

Tucson Complete Streets Design Guide

The City of Tucson passed a Complete Streets Policy in February 2019. Contained within its complete streets policy are green streets requirements, which requires that all new publicly-funded roadway development and re-development projects integrate infrastructure to capture the first half inch of rain, and that projects meet a 25% tree canopy cover and a 25% shrub and grass cover. Permeable pavements are encouraged or permitted according to the different applications.

Other Policy Statement

Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Trees

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Improve Air Quality|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Energy Efficiency|Protect and Restore Habitat|Traffic Calming|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/tucson-complete-streets-design-guide/

,https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Transportation-Mobility/Streets/Complete-Streets-Tucson,

Tucson Complete Streets Policy

Mesa Commercial and Mixed Use District Improvements

Purpose is to encourage architectural and landscaping improvements to mitigate air and storm water pollution and reduce the effects of the urban heat island by providing shade and considering solar orientation to take full advantage of sun angles and reduce potential energy consumption. A minimum of 50 percent (50%) of pedestrian walkways shall be shaded either by structures or with landscaping.

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/mesa-commercial-and-mixed-use-district-improvements/

,https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=15749,

Mesa Code of Ordinances, Title 11, Article 2, Chapter 6, Sec. 11-6-1

Mesa Planned Community District

Purpose is to accommodate large-scale, unified and comprehensively planned developments that encourage and promote innovative and sustainable residential and non-residential land uses; conserve scarce energy resources, using technologies, materials and designs that are sustainable; and provide environmental improvements that mitigate air and storm water pollution. Provide shade and reduce the effects of the urban heat island.

Roof|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Trees

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Energy Consumption|Improve Air Quality|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/mesa-planned-community-district/

,https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=15749,

Mesa Code of Ordinances, Title 11, Article 2, Chapter 11

Mesa Landscaping Standards

Purpose is to provide environmental improvements such as mitigating air and storm water pollution, providing shade and reducing the effects of the urban heat island. Code sets standards for shading for sidewalks, tree sizes, requirements for live plant material for open space; and landscape islands for parking spaces. An alternative landscape plan can be submitted if it meets certain design criteria related to the preservation or incorporation of native vegetation, water efficiency, such as rain water harvesting, storm water management strategies, like bioswales, and practices that promote plant viability, like silva cells.

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/mesa-landscaping-standards/

,https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=15749,

Mesa Code of Ordinance, Title 11, Article 4, Chapter 33

Mesa Paving Material Standards for Parking and Loading

Required parking and loading spaces, maneuvering areas, and driveways shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, paving stone, or masonry to a sufficient thickness to withstand repeated vehicular traffic, except in Single Residence and Agricultural uses. Code specifies that the Zoning Administrator, in collaboration with the City Engineer, may establish alternative standards for porous surface paving.

Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/mesa-paving-material-standards-for-parking-and-loading/

,https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=15749,

Mesa Code of Ordinance, Title 11, Article 4, Chapter 32, 11-32-2

Mesa Exceptions to Height Limits for Solar Panels

Code permits solar panels and other energy production facilities located on rooftop to exceed the base height limit by 20%.

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof

Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/mesa-exceptions-to-height-limits-for-solar-panels/

,https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=15749,

Mesa Code of Ordinances Title 11, Article 4, Chapter 30 11-30-3

Mesa Solar Panel Standards

Code dictates that in all zoning districts, solar panels attached to sloped roofs shall be located entirely on the roof. Detached or freestanding solar panel structures are permitted only in single residence districts and shall comply with all location, maximum height and maximum roof area requirements of Detached Accessory Structures, Section 11-5-7(B).

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof

Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/mesa-solar-panel-standards/

,https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=15749,

Mesa Code of Ordinances Title 11, Article 4, Chapter 30, 11-30-15

Mesa Care Heat Action Planning Guide

This plan describes vegetative cover, heat island data, surface temperatures, and additional environmental baselines, and goes on to describe specific intervention points where heat mitigation strategies can be effective.

Municipal Commitment|Other Policy Statement

Roof|Pavement|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Trees|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Mitigate Extreme Heat|Advance Environmental Justice Goals|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Protect and Restore Habitat|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Improve Air Quality|Traffic Calming|Smart Surfaces for Schools|Smart Surfaces for Affordable Housing|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/mesa-care-heat-action-planning-guide/

,https://keep.lib.asu.edu/system/files/c300/HeatActionPlan_MesaCare_highRes.pdf,

Mesa Climate Action Plan 2022 Edition

Climate Action Plan lists four aspirational goals:

1) Carbon Neutrality
-Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sinks
-Strive to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from City Operations by 50% by 2030
2) Renewable Energy
-Prioritize the use of renewable, resilient energy to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050
3) Materials Management
-Manage material responsibility and divert 90% waste from the landfill by 2050
4) Climate Ready Community
-Enhance community resilience through collaboration and inclusive engagement

Municipal Commitment|Other Policy Statement

Roof|Pavement|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Reflective Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Carbon-Sequestering Concrete|Trees|Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Solar PV Canopies

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Mitigate Extreme Heat|Advance Environmental Justice Goals|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Access to Recreation Space|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Protect and Restore Habitat|Protect and Expand Tree Canopy|Improve Air Quality|Traffic Calming|Smart Surfaces for Schools|Smart Surfaces for Affordable Housing|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/mesa-climate-action-plan-2022-edition/

,https://www.mesaaz.gov/residents/environmental/climate-action-plan,

Mesa Climate Action Plan 2.0

Mesa Smart Growth Community Plans

A Smart Growth Community Plan should promote the Environmental Planning and Conservation goals of the Mesa General Plan. This can be measured by the achievement of LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) by the US Green Building Council, or equivalent, for all residential and mixed-use buildings. Also, LEED-ND certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development) for the SGCP should be pursued. It also should connect and blend with the scale and character of the surrounding walkable urbanism.

Roof|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Reduce Energy Consumption|Traffic Calming|Increase Energy Efficiency|Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/mesa-smart-growth-community-plans/

,https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=15749,

Mesa Code of Ordinances, Title 11, Article 6, Chapter 63

Chandler Landscaping Standards

Purpose is to promote water conservation by restricting the use of turf and ornamental water features and requiring the use of low-water-use plant materials and provide maximum shade on ground surfaces to reduce the "urban heat island effect." Landscaping shall be designed, installed and maintained according to the 7 basic principles of xeriscape. Except when reclaimed water is used, plant material species (trees, shrubs, ground cover, vines, etc.) shall be limited to those which are included within the latest amended edition of the "Low-Water-Using Plant List" approved by the Director of the Phoenix Active Management Area of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (appendix A). Any plant material species may be used if irrigated by a reclaimed water source.

Code contains landscape improvement requirements, including tree planting requirements according to different land uses.

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/chandler-landscaping-standards/

,https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10158,

Chandler Code of Ordinances Part 6, Chapter 35, Article 19, 35-1903

Chandler Rights-of-Way Landscaping Standards

Code mandates that only plants listed on the low-water-use plant list as approved by the city zoning administrator shall be planted in right-of way because it is in the best interests of the City to promote water conservation techniques within rights-of-way, thereby encouraging innovative landscape design through low-water-use plant material. It is not the intent of the water conservation program to promote installation of turf or other high-water-use plant materials located within rights-of-way.

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/chandler-rights-of-way-landscaping-standards/

,https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10158,

Chandler Code of Ordinances, Part 6, Chapter 35, Article 19, 35-1903

Chandler Site Development Plan Design Standards

Development shall incorporate energy conservation measures at the time of land development or initial construction such as:

1. Shading of south and west sides of building by overhangs and/or trees.
2. Provision of shade trees on the south and west side of streets.
3. Alternate sources of energy, such as solar heating offered as standard equipment, or at least as an option.

Trees|Solar Photovoltaic Roof

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Reduce Energy Consumption|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/chandler-site-development-plan-design-standards/

,https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10158,

Chandler Code of Ordinances, Part 6, Chapter 35, Article 19, 35-1902

Chandler Exemptions to Parking Space Maximums

To exceed parking space maximums, a site specific parking demand study must justify this increase and mitigate heat island effect by meeting one of the following strategies:

1. Paving materials shall have a minimum solar reflectance index as required by the latest amended edition of the "International Green Construction Code" approved by the International Code Council;
2. Shade is provided by architectural devices or structures that have a minimum Solar Reflectance Index as required by the latest amended edition of the "International Green Construction Code", except for solar photovoltaic systems which shall not be required to comply with said minimum Solar Reflectance Index;
3. Shade is provided by open trellis-type structures that are designed to be covered with plant material and achieve mature coverage within five (5) years from the date of occupancy;
4. Shade is provided by trees. Hardscape areas located directly beneath trees shall be measured based on anticipated five-year canopy growth beginning from the date of occupancy. Duplicate shading credit shall not be granted for those areas where multiple trees shade the same hardscape;
5. Open-grid pavers and/or other permeable paving materials approved by the City Engineer that are less than fifty (50) percent impervious are utilized.

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure|Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/chandler-exemptions-to-parking-space-maximums/

,https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10158,

Chandler Code of Ordinances, Part 6, Chapter 35, Article 18, 35-1804

Chandler Paving Material and Other Standards for Parking and Loading

Purpose of parking and loading regulations is to encourage higher densities; ensure shaded pedestrian paths; and encourage sustainable development practices that reduce solar heat gain and stormwater runoff. All parking areas and driveways shall have a surface of masonry, concrete or asphalt except in an AG-1 District and SF-33 District, where a dust-free surface is permitted. Alternative permeable paving materials may be permitted in an AG-1 District, SF-33 District and any non-residential district subject to approval by the City Engineer.

Pavement|Porous/Permeable Pavement|Trees

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Traffic Calming

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/chandler-paving-material-and-other-standards-for-parking-and-loading/

,https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10158,

Chandler Code of Ordinances, Part 6, Chapter 35, Article 18, 35-1802

Chandler Solar Panel Standards and Height Limitations

Ancillary solar energy systems are permitted on the property as an accessory use to the principal use of the property for agricultural, single-family, or multi-family zoning districts. Free-standing ancillary solar energy system shall not be located in the front yard and are subject to rear and side yard setback requirements.

An ancillary solar energy system that is mounted on the roof of or otherwise attached to a commercial building shall be subject to the height and area regulations for the underlying zoning district. Said solar energy systems shall not be required to be concealed and/or screened from view as set forth in Section 35-1902(5)(c) except said solar energy system shall be screened so that it is not visible from the ground floor of any dwelling unit located within six hundred (600) feet of said solar energy system as measured from the nearest exterior wall of the building to the nearest property line of any residential development.

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Solar PV Canopies

Protect and Restore Habitat

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/chandler-solar-panel-standards-and-height-limitations/

,https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10158,

Chandler Code of Ordinances, Part 6, Chapter 35, Article 22, 35-2210

Chandler International Energy Conservation Code with Amendments

The City Council of Chandler adopts by reference the International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition with amendments

Roof|Cool Roof|Green Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Combination Roof

Increase Energy Efficiency|Reduce Energy Consumption

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/chandler-international-energy-conservation-code-with-amendments/

,https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10158,

Chandler Code of Ordinances, Part 4, Chapter 29, Article 8, 29-8

Gilbert Privilege Tax Exemption

The sale or transfer of renewable energy credit and the sales or gross income produced by an electric retail electric customer owning a solar energy system that transfers energy back to the electric distribution system shall be exempt from utility services taxes.

Roof|Solar Photovoltaic Roof|Solar PV Canopies

Increase Energy Efficiency|Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/gilbert-privilege-tax-exemption/

,https://library.municode.com/az/gilbert/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=12036,

Gilbert Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58, Article 4, Sec. 58-480

Gilbert Landscaping Standards

Code sets standards for water intensive landscaping and low water landscaping in new residential and non residential developments. It shall be unlawful for covenants, conditions and restrictions of a new development or similar document regulating architectural and landscaping guidelines to require the use of water-intensive landscaping or prohibit low water use landscaping. Nothing in this section shall prohibit individuals from using water intensive landscaping.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/gilbert-landscaping-standards/

,https://library.municode.com/az/gilbert/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=12036,

Gilbert Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66, Article 8

Gilbert International Energy Conservation Code with Amendments

Town of Gilbert adopted the International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition with amendments

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Reduce Energy Consumption|Transition to Clean Energy Sources|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/gilbert-international-energy-conservation-code-with-amendments/

,https://library.municode.com/az/gilbert/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=12036,

Gilbert Code of Ordinances Chapter 10, Article 2, Sec. 10-36

Glendale Landscaping Standards

Purpose is to aid in conserving water by encouraging the use of varieties of plants, trees and shrubs indigenous to arid regions which are characterized by low-water consumption and drought tolerant; conserving energy; and providing shade and relief from the sun.

Code sets landscaping and tree planting requirements by zoning district, including tree size requirements, limits of water intensive landscaped areas by percentage, and the option the develop an alternative xeriscape landscape plan

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Mitigate Extreme Heat|Improve Air Quality|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater|Reduce Energy Consumption|Protect and Restore Habitat

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/glendale-landscaping-standards/

,https://library.municode.com/az/glendale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=13944,

Glendale Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Article 4, 35.4.106

Glendale Urban Forestry

Purpose is to protect, maintain and manage tree resources within city, recognizing the ability of trees to reduce air pollutants and noise pollution. Code applies to the maintenance of trees located within the rights-of-way, parks, and public places of the city, and trees located on private property which constitute a hazard or threat. Code mandates the creation of an urban forestry plan that includes the following:

1.International Society of Arboriculture specifications for street trees and park trees.
2.The type and kind of trees which may be planted within city rights-of-way and parks.
3.Requirements for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of street trees and park trees.
4.Guidelines for the location and spacing of street trees and park trees.
5.A plan for fostering community support for the urban forestry plan and encourage good tree management on privately-owned property.

Improve Air Quality|Mitigate Extreme Heat

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/glendale-urban-forestry/

,https://library.municode.com/az/glendale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=13944,

Glendale Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Article 4, 35.4.100

Glendale Subdivision Lot Design

Subdivision lots created within any single-family residential zone should be designed to facilitate solar access and energy efficiency, where practical.

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Increase Energy Efficiency|Reduce Energy Consumption|Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/glendale-subdivision-lot-design/

,https://library.municode.com/az/glendale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=13944,

Glendale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31, Article 3, Sec. 31-42

Peoria International Building Code

City adopted the 2015 International Building Code, with amendments.

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Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/peoria-international-building-code/

,https://www.peoriaaz.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/21079/636951473016270000,

Peoria International Building Code

Peoria International Energy Conservation Code

City adopted the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, with amendments

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Reduce Energy Consumption|Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions|Increase Energy Efficiency

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/peoria-international-energy-conservation-code/

,https://www.peoriaaz.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/21081/636951473020330000,

Peoria International Energy Conservation Code

Peoria Landscaping Standards

Purpose of landscaping regulations is to aid in stabilizing the environment's ecological balance by contributing to the process of air purification, oxygen regeneration, groundwater recharge and storm water runoff retardation, while at the same time aiding in noise, glare and heat abatement and conserve energy and natural resources.

Sets standards for street trees, shrubs, and vegetative ground cover for street frontages and rights-of-way; a landscape plan for all development projects; and landscaping for parking areas. For instance, surface parking areas shall contain one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every parking island (one stall in length).

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Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/peoria-landscaping-standards/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/peoriaaz/latest/peoria_az/0-0-0-1,

Peoria Code of Ordinances, Sec. 21-815

Peoria Tree Ordinance

Ordinance authorizes the City of Peoria to provide guidelines for the care, maintenance, and management of the tree resources in the public rights-of-way, and park and recreation area in the City. Code lists acceptable street tree species for the city and are considered tree species that require low water use. Property owner shall be responsible for the irrigation and maintenance of the trees planted in public rights-of-way abutting the owner's property. Maintenance of City authorized trees in medians and park and recreation areas shall be the responsibility of the Community Services Department.

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Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/peoria-tree-ordinance/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/peoriaaz/latest/peoria_az/0-0-0-1,

Peoria Code of Ordinances, Sec. 7-50

Peoria International Residential Code 2018 Edition

City adopted International Residential Code, 2018 Edition with amendments. City adopted Solar-Ready Zone provisions to encourage future installation of solar energy equipment.

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Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/peoria-international-residential-code-2018-edition/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/peoriaaz/latest/peoria_az/0-0-0-1,

Peoria Code of Ordinances, Sec. 18-25

Peoria Desert Lands Conservation Overlay

Code establishes a special overlay zoning district for particular area to protect native plants and other natural features and resources.

Trees|Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Protect and Restore Habitat|Mitigate Flooding/Manage Stormwater

Southwest

https://smartsurfacespolicy.org/policies/peoria-desert-lands-conservation-overlay/

,https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/peoriaaz/latest/peoria_az/0-0-0-1,

Peoria Code of Ordinances, Sec. 21-725