LEED v4 for

NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Updated April 5, 2016

Includes:
LEED ND: Plan
LEED ND: Built Project
SMART LOCATION AND LINKAGE (SLL)........................................................... 6
SLL Prerequisite: Smart Location ....................................................................................................... 6
ND Plan, ND ..................................................................................................................................... 6

SLL Prerequisite: Imperiled Species and Ecological Communities Conservation ........................ 8

ND Plan, ND ..................................................................................................................................... 8

SLL Prerequisite: Wetland and Water Body Conservation ............................................................ 10

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 10

SLL Prerequisite: Agricultural Land Conservation ......................................................................... 12

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 12

SLL Prerequisite: Floodplain Avoidance ......................................................................................... 14

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 14

SLL Credit: Preferred Locations ....................................................................................................... 16

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 16

SLL Credit: Brownfield Remediation ................................................................................................ 18

ND Plan, ND (SLL) ......................................................................................................................... 18

LT Credit: Access to Quality Transit................................................................................................. 19

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 19

LT Credit: Bicycle Facilities ............................................................................................................... 21

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 21

SLL Credit: Housing and Jobs Proximity ......................................................................................... 23

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 23

SLL Credit: Steep Slope Protection .................................................................................................. 24

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 24

SLL Credit: Site Design for Habitat or Wetland and Water Body Conservation .......................... 25
ND Plan, ND (SLL) ......................................................................................................................... 25

SLL Credit: Restoration of Habitat or Wetlands and Water Bodies .............................................. 27

ND Plan, ND (SLL) ......................................................................................................................... 27

SLL Credit: Long-Term Conservation Management of Habitat or Wetlands and Water Bodies 28
ND Plan, ND (SLL) ......................................................................................................................... 28

NEIGHBORHOOD PATTERN AND DESIGN (NPD) ............................................. 29

NPD Prerequisite: Walkable Streets ................................................................................................. 29
ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 29

NPD Prerequisite: Compact Development ....................................................................................... 31

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 31

NPD Prerequisite: Connected and Open Community ..................................................................... 32

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 32

NPD Credit: Walkable Streets ............................................................................................................ 33

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 ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 33

NPD Credit: Compact Development.................................................................................................. 36

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 36

NPD Credit: Mixed-Use Neighborhoods ........................................................................................... 37

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 37

NPD Credit: Housing Types and Affordability ................................................................................. 39

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 39

LT Credit: Reduced Parking Footprint ............................................................................................. 41

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 41

NPD Credit: Connected and Open Community ............................................................................... 42

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 42

NPD Credit: Transit Facilities ............................................................................................................ 43

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 43

NPD Credit: Transportation Demand Management ......................................................................... 44

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 44

NPD Credit: Access to Civic and Public Space ............................................................................... 46

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 46

NPD Credit: Access to Recreation Facilities ................................................................................... 47

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 47

NPD Credit: Visitability and Universal Design ................................................................................. 48

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 48

NPD Credit: Community Outreach and Involvement ...................................................................... 50

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 50

NPD Credit: Local Food Production ................................................................................................. 51

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 51

NPD Credit: Tree-Lined and Shaded Streetscapes ......................................................................... 53

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 53

NPD Credit: Neighborhood Schools ................................................................................................. 54

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 54

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILDINGS (GIB) ........................................... 55

GIB Prerequisite: Certified Green Building ...................................................................................... 55
ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 55

GIB Prerequisite: Minimum Building Energy Performance ............................................................ 56

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 56

WE Prerequisite: Indoor Water Use Reduction ............................................................................... 58

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 58

SS Prerequisite: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention ........................................................ 60

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 60
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 GIB Credit: Certified Green Buildings .............................................................................................. 61
ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 61

GIB Credit: Optimize Building Energy Performance ....................................................................... 62

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 62

WE Credit: Indoor Water Use Reduction .......................................................................................... 64

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 64

WE Credit: Outdoor Water Use Reduction ....................................................................................... 66

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 66

GIB Credit: Building Reuse ................................................................................................................ 67

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 67

GIB Credit: Historic Resource Preservation and Adaptive Reuse ................................................ 68

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 68

GIB Credit: Minimized Site Disturbance ........................................................................................... 69

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 69

SS Credit: Rainwater Management ................................................................................................... 71

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 71

SS Credit: Heat Island Reduction ...................................................................................................... 72

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 72

GIB Credit: Solar Orientation ............................................................................................................. 74

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 74

EA Credit: Renewable Energy Production ....................................................................................... 75

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 75

GIB Credit: District Heating and Cooling ......................................................................................... 76

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 76

GIB Credit: Infrastructure Energy Efficiency ................................................................................... 77

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 77

GIB Credit: Wastewater Management ............................................................................................... 78

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 78

GIB Credit: Recycled and Reused Infrastructure ............................................................................ 79

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 79

GIB Credit: Solid Waste Management .............................................................................................. 80

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 80

SS Credit: Light Pollution Reduction................................................................................................ 81

ND Plan, ND (GIB) ......................................................................................................................... 81

INNOVATION (IN) ......................................................................................... 85

IN Credit: Innovation........................................................................................................................... 85
ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 85

IN Credit: LEED Accredited Professional ......................................................................................... 86

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 ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 86

REGIONAL PRIORITY (RP) ........................................................................... 87

ND Plan, ND ................................................................................................................................... 87

APPENDICES .............................................................................................. 88
Appendix 1. Use Types and Categories ........................................................................................... 88

Appendix 2. Default Occupancy Counts .......................................................................................... 89

Appendix 3. Retail Process Load Baselines .................................................................................... 90

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SMART LOCATION AND LINKAGE (SLL)
SLL PREREQUISITE : SMART LOCATION
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage development within and near existing communities and public transit infrastructure. To encourage
improvement and redevelopment of existing cities, suburbs, and towns while limiting the expansion of the
development footprint in the region. To reduce vehicle trips and vehicle distance traveled. To reduce the
incidence of obesity, heart disease, and hypertension by encouraging daily physical activity associated with
walking and bicycling.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

For All Projects

Either (1) locate the project on a site served by existing water and wastewater infrastructure or (2) locate the
project within a legally adopted, publicly owned, planned water and wastewater service area, and provide new
water and wastewater infrastructure for the project.

The site should also meet the requirements of one of the following four options.

Option 1. Infill Sites

Locate the project on an infill site.

OR
Option 2. Adjacent Sites with Connectivity

Locate the project on an adjacent site (i.e., a site that is adjacent to previously developed land) where the
connectivity of the adjacent land is at least 90 intersections per square mile (35 intersections per square
kilometer) as measured within a ½-mile (800-meter) distance of a continuous segment of the project boundary
that constitutes at least 25% of the total project boundary and is adjacent to previous development.
Existing intersections may be counted if they were not constructed or funded by the project developer within the
past 10 years.
Locate and/or design the project such that a through-connection (of the circulation network) intersects the
adjacent portion of the project boundary at least every 600 feet (180 meters) on average and at least every 800
feet (245 meters), connecting it with an existing circulation network outside the project; nonmotorized through-
connections of the circulation network may count for no more than 20% of the total. The exemptions listed in
NPD Prerequisite Connected and Open Community do not apply to this option.
OR
Option 3. Transit Corridor

Locate the project on a site with existing or planned transit service such that at least 50% of dwelling units and
nonresidential use entrances (inclusive of existing buildings) are within a ¼-mile (400-meter) walking distance of
at least one bus, streetcar, or rideshare stop, or within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance of at least one bus
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rapid transit stop, light or heavy rail station, or commuter ferry terminal. The transit service at the stop(s) in
aggregate must meet the minimums listed in Table 1.
Projects must meet the requirements for both weekday and weekend trips and provide service every day.
Table 1. Minimum daily transit service
Weekday trips Weekend trips
Projects with multiple transit types 60 40
(bus, streetcar, rail, or ferry)
Projects with commuter rail or ferry
24 6
service only

If transit service is planned but not yet operational, the project must demonstrate one of the following:
1. The relevant transit agency has a signed full-funding grant agreement with the Federal Transit
Administration (or equivalent national agency for project outside the U.S.) that includes a revenue
operations date for the start of transit service. The revenue operations date must be no later than the
date by which 50% of the project’s total building gross floor area will be occupied.
2. For bus, streetcar, bus rapid transit, or ferry service, the transit agency must certify that it has an
approved budget that includes specifically allocated funds sufficient to provide the planned service at
the levels listed above and that service at these levels will begin no later than the date by which 50% of
the project’s total building gross floor area will be occupied.
3. For rail service other than streetcars, the transit agency must certify that preliminary engineering for a
rail line has begun. In addition, the service must meet either of these two requirements:
 A state legislature or local subdivision of the state (or a local government for projects outside the
U.S.) has authorized the transit agency to expend funds to establish rail transit service that will
begin no later than the date by which 50% of the project’s total building gross floor area will be
occupied.

Or

 A local government has dedicated funding or reimbursement commitments from future tax revenue
for the development of stations, platforms, or other rail transit infrastructure that will serve the
project no later than the date by which 50% of the project’s total building gross floor area will be
occupied.

OR

Option 4. Sites with Nearby Neighborhood Assets

Include a residential component equaling at least 30% of the project’s total building gross floor area (exclusive
of portions of parking structures devoted exclusively to parking) and locate the project near existing uses (see
Appendix 1) such that the project boundary is within a ¼-mile (400-meter) walking distance of at least five uses,
or such that the project’s geographic center is within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance of at least seven
uses.
The following restrictions apply.

 A use counts as only one type (e.g., a retail store may be counted only once even if it sells products in
several categories).
 No more than two uses in each use type may be counted (e.g., if five restaurants are within the required
distance, only two may be counted).
 The uses accessible to the project must represent at least two categories.

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SLL PREREQUISITE : IMPERILED SPECIES AND ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES
CONSERVATION
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To conserve imperiled species and ecological communities.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Consult with the state Natural Heritage Program and state fish and wildlife agencies (or local equivalent for
projects outside the U.S.) to determine if any of the following have been or are likely to be found on the project
site because of the presence of suitable habitat and nearby occurrences:
 species listed as threatened or endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act or the state’s
endangered species act, or
 species or ecological communities classified by NatureServe as GH (possibly extinct), G1 (critically
imperiled), or G2 (imperiled), or
 species listed as threatened or endangered specified under local equivalent standards (in areas outside
the U.S.) that are not covered by NatureServe data.

If the consultations are inconclusive and site conditions indicate that imperiled species or ecological
communities could be present, perform biological surveys using accepted methodologies during appropriate
seasons to determine whether such species or communities occur or are likely to occur on the site. Comply with
the appropriate case or option below.

Case 1. Sites without Affected Species or Ecological Community

The prerequisite is satisfied if the consultation and any necessary biological surveys determine that no such
imperiled species or ecological communities have been found or have a high likelihood of occurring.

OR
Case 2. Sites with Affected Species or Ecological Community

If the site has any affected species or ecological communities, meet either of the following two options.

Option 1. Habitat Conservation Plan

Comply with an approved habitat conservation plan under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (or local equivalent
for projects outside the U.S.) for each identified species or ecological community.

OR

Option 2. Habitat Conservation Plan Equivalent

Work with a qualified biologist or ecologist, a conservation organization, or the appropriate national, state or
local agency to create and implement a conservation plan that includes the following actions:
 Identify and map the extent of the habitat and the appropriate buffer, not less than 100 feet (30
meters), according to best available scientific information.
 If on-site protection can be accomplished, analyze threats from development and develop a
monitoring and management plan that eliminates or significantly reduces the threats.

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 Protect the identified habitat and buffer in perpetuity by donating or selling the land or a
conservation easement on the land to an accredited land trust, conservation organization, or
relevant government agency.
 If any portion of the identified habitat and buffer cannot be protected in perpetuity, quantify the
effects by acres (hectares) or number of plants and/or animals affected, and protect from
development in perpetuity habitat of similar or better quality, on-site or off-site, by donating or selling
a conservation easement on it to an accredited land trust, conservation organization, or relevant
government agency. The donation or easement must cover an amount of land equal to or larger
than the area that cannot be protected.

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SLL PREREQUISITE : WETLAND AND W ATER BODY CONSERVATION
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To preserve water quality, natural hydrology, habitat, and biodiversity through conservation of wetlands and
water bodies.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Limit development effects on wetlands, water bodies, and surrounding buffer land according to the requirements
below.
Case 1. Sites without Sensitive Areas

Locate the project on a site that includes no preproject wetlands, water bodies, land within 50 feet (15 meters) of
wetlands, and land within 100 feet (30 meters) of water bodies.

Case 2. Sites with Sensitive Areas

If the site has preproject wetlands, water bodies, land within 50 feet (15 meters) of wetlands, or land within 100
feet (30 meters) of water bodies, select one of the following two options:

Option 1. No Development on Wetlands and Water Bodies

Locate the project such that preproject wetlands, water bodies, land within 50 feet (15 meters) of wetlands, and
land within 100 feet (30 meters) of water bodies are not affected by new development, unless the development
is minor improvements or is on previously developed land.

OR

Option 2. Rainwater Management and Protected Buffers

Earn at least 1 point under GIB Credit Rainwater Management, and limit any development beyond minor
improvements to less than the percentage of buffer land listed in Table 1.

Table 1. Maximum allowable area of development within buffer zone, by project density

Percentage of buffer land**

Residential density where development beyond
Nonresidential density minor improvements is
DU/acre* DU/hectare* (FAR)* allowed

> 25 > 62 > 1.75 ≤ 20%

> 18 and ≤ 25 > 45 and ≤ 62 > 1.25 to ≤ 1.75 ≤ 15%

> 10 and ≤ 18 > 25 and ≤ 45 > .75 to ≤ 1.25 ≤ 10%

≤ 10 ≤ 25 ≤ .75 ≤ 5%

DU = dwelling unit; FAR = floor-area ratio.

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* For this option, a mixed-use project may use either its residential or its nonresidential density to determine the
percentage of allowable development, regardless of which is higher.
** Buffer width may vary as long as the total buffer area is equal to the area within 50 feet (15 meters) of
wetlands and/or within 100 feet (30 meters) of water bodies, minus excluded features (see list of minor
improvements, below). In no case may the buffer width be less than 25 feet (7.5 meters) for wetlands and 50
feet (15 meters) for water bodies, measured from the edge. Inside this minimum buffer, only minor
improvements and/or improvements that result in no ecological impairment of the wetland or water body, as
determined by a qualified biologist, are allowed.

For All Projects

Comply with all local, state, and national regulations pertaining to wetland and water body conservation.
The following features are not considered wetlands, water bodies, or buffer land that must be protected for the
purposes of this prerequisite:
 previously developed land;
 man-made water bodies (such as industrial mining pits, concrete-lined canals, or stormwater retention
ponds) that lack natural edges and floors or native ecological communities in the water and along the
edge;
 man-made linear wetlands that result from the interruption of natural drainages by existing rights-of-way;
and
 wetlands that were man-made incidentally and have been rated “poor” for all measured wetland
functions, as assessed by a qualified biologist using a method that is accepted by state or regional
permitting agencies (or a local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.).

Minor improvements within the buffer may be undertaken to enhance appreciation for the wetland or water body,
provided such facilities are open to public access. Only the following improvements are permitted:
 bicycle and pedestrian pathways no more than 12 feet wide (3.5 meters), of which no more than 8 total
feet (2.5 meters) may be impervious;
 activities to maintain or restore native natural communities and/or natural hydrology;
 one single-story structure not exceeding 500 square feet (45 square meters) per 300 linear feet (90
linear meters) of buffer, on average;
 grade changes necessary to ensure public access;
 clearings, limited to one per 300 linear feet (90 linear meters) of buffer, on average, not exceeding 500
square feet (45 square meters) each, for tables, benches, and access for nonmotorized recreational
watercraft;
 removal of hazardous trees (up to 75% of dead trees), trees smaller than 6 inches (150 millimeters) in
diameter at breast height, trees with a condition rating of less than 40%, and up to 20% of trees larger
than 6 inches (150 millimeters) in diameter at breast height with a condition rating of 40% or higher, as
based on an assessment by an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) using
ISA standard measures or for projects outside the U.S.an equivalent certified professional utilizing
equivalent methodology; and
 brownfield remediation activities.

Off-street parking is not considered a minor improvement.

Direct development of wetlands and water bodies is prohibited, except for minimal-impact structures, such as an
elevated boardwalk, that allow access to the water for educational and recreational purposes. Structures that
protrude into wetlands or water bodies may be replaced, provided the replacement structure has the same or
smaller footprint and a similar height.

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SLL PREREQUISITE : AGRICULTURAL L AND CONSERVATION
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To preserve irreplaceable agricultural resources by protecting prime and unique farmland from development.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Locate the project on a site that is not within a state or locally designated agricultural preservation district (or
local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.), unless any changes made to the site conform to the requirements
for development within the district (as used in this requirement, “district” does not equate to land-use zoning).

Meet the requirements of one of the following five options.

Option 1. Infill Sites

Locate the project on an infill site.

OR

Option 2. Sites Served by Transit

Comply with SLL Prerequisite Smart Location, Option 3, Transit Corridor.

OR

Option 3. Development Rights Receiving Area

Locate the project within a designated receiving area for development rights under a publicly administered
farmland protection program that provides for the transfer of development rights from lands designated for
conservation to lands designated for development.

OR

Option 4. Sites without Affected Soils

Locate the project’s development footprint such that it does not disturb prime farmland, unique farmland, or
farmland of statewide or local importance as defined by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7, Volume
6, Parts 400 to 699, Section 657.5 and identified in a state Natural Resources Conservation Service soil survey
(or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.).

OR

Option 5. Sites with Affected Soils

If development footprint affects land with prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland of statewide or local
importance as defined by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7, Volume 6, Parts 400 to 699, Section
657.5 and identified in a state Natural Resources Conservation Service soil survey (or local equivalent for
projects outside the U.S.), mitigate the loss through the purchase or donation of easements providing
permanent protection from development on land with comparable soils in accordance with the ratios based on
densities per acre (per hectare) of buildable land listed in Tables 1 and 2.

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Table 1. Mitigation ratios for projects in large metropolitan or micropolitan statistical areas (pop. 250,000
or more)
Residential density
Mitigation ratio (area
Nonresidential density
of easement : area
DU per acre of DU per hectare of (FAR of buildable land
of project on prime,
buildable land buildable land available for
unique, or significant
available for available for nonresidential use)
farmland)
residential use residential use
> 7 and ≤ 8.5 > 17.5 and ≤ 21 > 0.50 and ≤ 0.67 2 to 1
> 8.5 and ≤ 10 > 21 and ≤ 25 > 0.67 and ≤ 0.75 1.5 to 1
> 10 and ≤ 11.5 > 25 and ≤ 28.5 > 0.75 and ≤ 0.87 1 to 1
> 11.5 and ≤ 13 > 28.5 and ≤ 32 > 0.87 and ≤ 1.0 .5 to 1
> 13 > 32 > 1.0 No mitigation

Table 2. Mitigation ratios for projects in small metropolitan or micropolitan statistical

areas (pop. less than 250,000)
Residential density Nonresidential density Mitigation ratio (area
(FAR of buildable land of easement : area of
available for project on prime,
DU/acre of buildable DU/hectare of nonresidential use) unique, or significant
land available for buildable land farmland)
residential use available for
residential use
> 7 and ≤ 8 > 17.5 and ≤ 20 > 0.50 and ≤ 0.58 2 to 1
> 8 and ≤ 9 > 20 and ≤ 22 > 0.58 and ≤ 0.67 1 to 1
> 9 and ≤ 10 > 22 and ≤ 25 > 0.67 and ≤ 0.75 0.5 to 1
> 10 > 25 > 0.75 No mitigation
DU = dwelling unit; FAR = floor-area ratio.

All off-site mitigation must be located within 100 miles (160 kilometers) of the project.
Up to 15% of the affected farmland area may be subtracted from the mitigation area required of the project in
Tables 1 and 2 if it is permanently dedicated for community gardens. Portions of parking structures devoted
exclusively to parking must be excluded from the numerator when calculating the floor-area ratio (FAR).

The mitigation ratio for a mixed-use project is calculated as follows:

1. Determine the total floor area of all residential and nonresidential uses.
2. Calculate the percentage residential and percentage nonresidential of the total floor area.
3. Determine the density of the residential and nonresidential components as measured in dwelling units per
acre and FAR, respectively.
4. Referring to Tables 1 and 2, find the appropriate mitigation ratios for the residential and nonresidential
components.
5. If the mitigation ratios are different, multiply the mitigation ratio of the residential component by its percentage
of the total floor area, and multiply the mitigation ratio of the nonresidential component by its percentage.
6. Add the two numbers produced by step 5. The result is the mitigation ratio.

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SLL PREREQUISITE : FLOODPLAIN AVOIDANCE
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To protect life and property, promote open space and habitat conservation, and enhance water quality and
natural hydrologic systems.

Requirement

ND PLAN, ND

Case 1. Sites without Flood Hazard Areas

Locate on a site that is entirely outside any flood hazard area shown on a legally adopted flood hazard map or
otherwise legally designated by the local jurisdiction or the state. For projects in places without legally adopted
flood hazard maps or legal designations, locate on a site that is entirely outside any floodplain subject to a 1% or
greater chance of flooding in any given year.

Case 2. Infill or Previously Developed Sites with Flood Hazard Areas

Locate the project on an infill site or a previously developed site and select one of the following two options.

Option 1. American Society of Civil Engineers Standard

For any portion of the site within the flood hazard area, design buildings in accordance with American Society
of Civil Engineers Standard 24-05 (ASCE 24).

If the project includes construction of a critical facility that is intended to remain operational in the event of a
flood, or whose function is critical for postflood recovery, design the facility to be protected and operable at
the floodwater levels specified in ASCE 24, or at the water levels represented by a 0.2% annual chance (500-
year) flood, whichever is higher. For the purpose of this requirement, critical facilities include, but are not
limited to, hospitals, emergency operations centers, building or portions of buildings designated as emergency
shelters, water and sewage treatment facilities, and fire and police stations.

OR

Option 2. National Flood Insurance Program

For any portion of the site within the flood hazard area, design buildings in accordance with National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements. Project outside the U.S. may use a local equivalent to NFIP if the
program is equal to or more stringent than NFIP and is administered at the national level.

If the project involves a critical facility that is intended to remain operational in the event of a flood, or whose
function is critical for postflood recovery, design the facility to be protected and operable at the water levels
represented by a 0.2% annual chance (500-year) flood. For the purpose of this requirement, critical facilities
include, but are not limited to, hospitals, emergency operations centers, building or portions of buildings
designated as emergency shelters, water and sewage treatment facilities, and fire and police stations.

Case 3. All Other Sites with Flood Hazard Areas

Meet the requirements of one of the following two options.

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Option 1. American Society of Civil Engineers Standard

Previously developed portions of the site

On portions of the site that are previously developed and in the flood hazard area, design buildings in
accordance with American Society of Civil Engineers Standard 24-05 (ASCE 24).

Nonpreviously developed portions of the site

On portions of the site that are not previously developed and in the flood hazard area, do not develop on land
that is within either a regulatory floodway or a coastal high hazard area (Zone V), as shown on the flood hazard
map.

On all other portions of the site that are not previously developed and in the flood hazard area, design buildings
in accordance with ASCE 24.

Critical facilities in the flood hazard area

If the project involves a critical facility that is intended to remain operational in the event of a flood, or whose
function is critical for postflood recovery, design the facility to be protected and operable at the floodwater
levels specified in ASCE 24 or at the water levels represented by a 0.2% annual chance (500-year) flood,
whichever is higher. For the purpose of this requirement, critical facilities include, but are not limited to,
hospitals, emergency operations centers, building or portions of buildings designated as emergency shelters,
water and sewage treatment facilities, and fire and police stations.

OR

Option 2. National Flood Insurance Program

Previously developed portions of the site

On portions of the site that are previously developed and in the flood hazard area, design buildings in
accordance with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements. Project outside of the U.S. may use a
local equivalent to NFIP if the program is equal to or more stringent than NFIP and is administered at the
national level.

Nonpreviously developed portions of the site

On portions of the site that are not previously developed and in the flood hazard area, do not develop on land
that is within either a regulatory floodway or a coastal high hazard area (Zone V), as shown on the flood hazard
map.

On all other portions of the site that are not previously developed and in the flood hazard area, design buildings
in accordance with NFIP.

Critical facilities in the flood hazard area

If the project involves a critical facility that is intended to remain operational in the event of a flood, or whose
function is critical for postflood recovery, design the facility to be protected and operable at the water levels
represented by a 0.2% annual chance (500-year) flood. For the purpose of this requirement, critical facilities
include, but are not limited to, hospitals, emergency operations centers, building or portions of buildings
designated as emergency shelters, water and sewage treatment facilities, and fire and police stations.

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SLL CREDIT: PREFERRED LOCATIONS
ND
1–10 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage development within existing cities, suburbs, and towns to reduce the environmental and public
health consequences of sprawl. To reduce development pressure beyond the limits of existing development. To
conserve the natural and financial resources required for infrastructure.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Achieve any combination of requirements in the following three options, for a total of up to 10 points.

Option 1. Location Type (1–5 points)

Locate the project in one of the following locations:

 a previously developed site that is not an adjacent site or infill site (1 point);
 an adjacent site that is also a previously developed site (2 points);
 an infill site that is not a previously developed site (3 points); or
 an infill site that is also a previously developed site (5 points).

AND/OR

Option 2. Connectivity (1-5 points)

Locate the project in an area that has existing connectivity, as listed in Table 1. Measure connectivity one of two
ways:
 within 1/2 mile (800 meters) of the project boundary; or
 within the project and within ½ mile (800 meters) of the project boundary.

Intersections within the site cannot be counted if they were constructed or funded by the developer within the
past 10 years.

Table 1. Points for connectivity

Intersections Intersections Points

per square per square
mile kilometer
200–249 320–399 1
250–299 400–479 2
300–349 480–559 3
350–399 560–639 4
> 400 > 640 5

AND/OR

Option 3. Designated High-Priority Locations (3 points)

Earn at least 2 points under NPD Credit Housing Types and Affordability, Option 2, Affordable Housing.

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AND

Locate the project in one of the following high-priority redevelopment areas:

 a site listed by the EPA National Priorities List;
 a Federal Empowerment Zone site;
 a Federal Enterprise Community site;
 a Federal Renewal Community site;
 a Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Qualified Low-
Income Community (a subset of the New Markets Tax Credit Program);
 a site in a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Qualified Census Tract (QCT) or
Difficult Development Area (DDA); or
 a local equivalent program administered at a national level for projects outside the U.S.

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SLL CREDIT: BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION
ND
1–2 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent
To encourage the cleanup of contaminated lands and developing sites that have been identified as
contaminated.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND (SLL)

Option 1. Brownfield Site (1 point)

At a project site identified as a brownfield or where soil or groundwater contamination has been identified,
and the local, state, or national authority (whichever has jurisdiction) requires its remediation, perform
remediation to the satisfaction of that authority.

OR

Option 2. High-Priority Redevelopment Area (2 points)

Achieve the requirements in Option 1.

AND

Locate the project in one of the following high-priority redevelopment areas:

 EPA National Priorities List

 Federal Empowerment Zone
 Federal Enterprise Community
 Federal Renewal Community
 Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Qualified Low-Income
Community (a subset of the New Markets Tax Credit Program)
 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Qualified Census Tract (QCT) or Difficult
Development Area (DDA)
 Or a local equivalent program administered at the national level for projects outside the U.S.

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LT CREDIT: ACCESS TO QUALITY TRANSIT
ND
1–7 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan (1–7 points)
 Neighborhood Development (1–7 points)

Intent

To encourage development in locations shown to have multimodal transportation choices or otherwise reduced
motor vehicle use, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and other environmental and
public health harms associated with motor vehicle use.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Locate the project on a site with existing or planned transit (i.e., service with the funding commitments as
specified in SLL Prerequisite Smart Location) service such that at least 50% of dwelling units and nonresidential
use entrances (inclusive of existing buildings) are within a ¼-mile (400-meter) walking distance of at least one
bus or streetcar stop, or within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance of at least one bus, streetcar, or rideshare
stops or within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance of bus rapid transit stop, light or heavy rail station,
commuter rail station, or commuter ferry terminal and the transit service at the stop(s) in aggregate meets the
minimums listed in Tables 1 and 2.
Projects must meet the requirements for both weekday and weekend trips and provide service every day.

Table 1. Minimum daily transit service for projects with multiple transit types (bus, streetcar, rail, or
ferry).

Weekday trips Weekend trips Points

60 40 1
76 50 2
100 65 3
132 85 4
180 130 5
246 150 6
320 200 7

Table 2. Minimum daily transit service for projects with commuter rail or ferry service only

Weekday trips Weekend trips Points

24 6 1
40 8 2
60 12 3

Projects served by two or more transit routes such that no one route provides more than 60% of the prescribed
levels may earn an additional point, up to the maximum number of points.

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If existing transit service is temporarily rerouted outside the required distances for less than two years, the
project may meet the requirements, provided the local transit agency has committed to restoring the routes with
service at or above the prior level.

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LT CREDIT: BICYCLE FACILITIES
ND
1–2 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan (1-2 points)
 Neighborhood Development (1-2 points)

Intent

To promote bicycling and transportation efficiency and reduce vehicle distance traveled. To improve public
health by encouraging utilitarian and recreational physical activity.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND
Meet the following requirements in 90% of all new buildings. The buildings that do not have bicycle storage may
not exceed 10% of the total project building floor area.

Non-Residential (excluding Retail) Buildings

Provide short-term bicycle storage for at least 2.5% of peak visitors, but no fewer than four storage spaces per
building.

Provide long-term bicycle storage for at least 5% of all regular building occupants, but no fewer than four
storage spaces per building in addition to the short-term bicycle storage spaces. Provide at least one on-site
shower with changing facility for the first 100 regular building occupants and one additional shower for every 150
regular building occupants thereafter.

Multi-unit Residential Buildings

Provide short-term bicycle storage for at least 2.5% of all peak visitors, but no fewer than four storage spaces
per building.

Provide long-term bicycle storage for at least 30% of all regular building occupants, but no less than one storage
space per residential unit.

Retail Buildings
Provide at least two short-term bicycle storage spaces for every 5,000 square feet (465 square meters), but no
fewer than two storage spaces per building.

Provide long-term bicycle storage for at least 5% of regular building occupants, but no fewer than two storage
spaces per building in addition to the short-term bicycle storage.

Provide at least one on-site shower with changing facility for the first 100 regular building occupants and one
additional shower for every 150 regular building occupants thereafter.

Mixed-Use Buildings
Meet the above requirements for the project’s non-residential, multi-unit residential, and retail spaces.

For all projects:

Short-term bicycle storage must be within 100 feet (30 meters) walking distance of any main entrance. Long-
term bicycle storage must be within 100 feet (30 meters) walking distance of any functional entry. It must be
easily accessible to all building users.

Shower and changing facility requirements may be met by providing the equivalent of free access to on-site
health club shower facilities, if the health club can be accessed without going outside.

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Additionally, meet the requirements of at least one of the following two options.

Option 1. Bikable Location (1 point)

Locate the project such that the project boundary is within ¼ mile (400 meters) bicycling distance of an existing
bicycle network that connects to at least one of the following.
 at least 10 diverse uses (see Appendix 1);
 a school or employment center, if the project total floor area is 50% or more residential; or
 a bus rapid transit stop, light or heavy rail station, commuter rail station, or ferry terminal.
All destinations must be within a 3-mile (4800-meter) bicycling distance of the project boundary.

AND/OR

Option 2. Bicycle Network (1 point)

Design the project such that at least 50% of dwelling units and nonresidential use entrances are located on an
existing or planned bicycle network extending at least 3 continuous miles (4.8 contiguous kilometers). Within
those 3 miles (4.8 kilometers), the network must connect to one of the following:
 a school;
 an employment center; or
 at least 10 diverse uses (see Appendix 1).

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SLL CREDIT: HOUSING AND JOBS PROXIMITY
ND
3 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage balanced communities with a proximate housing and employment opportunities.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Option 1. Project with Affordable Residential Component (3 points)

Include a residential component equaling at least 30% of the project’s total building floor area (exclusive of
parking structures), and locate or design the project such that its geographic center (or boundary if the project
exceeds 500 acres [200 hectares]) is within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance of existing full-time
equivalent jobs whose number equals or exceeds the number of dwelling units in the project. Satisfy the
requirements necessary to earn at least 1 point under NPD Credit Housing Types and Affordability, Option 2,
Affordable Housing.

Option 2. Project with Residential Component (2 points)

Include a residential component equaling at least 30% of the project’s total building floor area (exclusive of
parking structures) and locate or design the project such that its geographic center (or boundary if the project
exceeds 500 acres [200 hectares]) is within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance of existing full-time
equivalent jobs whose number equals or exceeds the number of dwelling units in the project.

Option 3. Infill Project with Nonresidential Component (1 point)

Include a nonresidential component equaling at least 30% of the project’s total building floor area (exclusive of
parking structures) and locate on an infill site whose geographic center (or boundary if the project exceeds 500
acres [200 hectares]) is within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance of an existing rail transit, ferry, or tram
stop and within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance of existing dwelling units whose number equals or
exceeds 50% of the number of new full-time equivalent jobs located in the project.

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SLL CREDIT: STEEP SLOPE PROTECTION
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To minimize erosion, protect habitat, and reduce stress on natural water systems by preserving steep slopes in
a natural, vegetated state.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

The following requirements apply to projects sites that have slopes greater than 15%.

Ensure that the share of the development footprint on existing slopes less than 15% is greater than the share of
the project site with existing slopes greater than 15%.

On any existing, previously developed slopes steeper than 15%, restore the slope area with native plants or
noninvasive adapted plants, according to Table 1. In addition, on any existing, undeveloped slopes steeper
than 15%, limit the development area according to Table 1.

Table 1. Required restoration and protection areas of slope

Slope Previously developed slopes: Undeveloped slopes:

% of area to be restored % of area permitted for development
> 40% 100% No development permitted
26% to 40% 60% 40%
>15% to 25% 40% 60%

For undeveloped slopes steeper than 40%, do not disturb portions of the project site within 50 feet (15 meters)
horizontally of the top of the slope and 75 feet (23 meters) horizontally from the toe of the slope.

Develop covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), development agreements, or other binding
documents that will protect all steep slopes in perpetuity.

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SLL CREDIT: SITE DESIGN FOR HABITAT OR WETLAND AND WATER BODY
CONSERVATION
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent
To conserve native plants, wildlife habitat, wetlands, and water bodies.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND (SLL)

Case 1. Sites without Significant Habitat or Wetlands and Water Bodies (1 point)
Locate the project on a site that does not have significant habitat, as defined in Case 2 of this credit, and is
not within 100 feet (30 meters) of such habitat. Fulfill the requirements of Option 1 or 2(a) under SLL
Prerequisite Wetland and Water Body Conservation.

Case 2. Sites with Habitat or Wetlands or Water Bodies (1 point)

Meet the requirements of Option 1 or Option 2.

Option 1. Sites with Significant Habitat

Work with both the state’s Natural Heritage Program and the state fish and wildlife agency (or local
equivalent agency for projects outside the U.S.) to delineate identified significant habitat on the site. Do not
disturb significant habitat or portions of the site within an appropriate buffer around the habitat. The
geographic extent of the habitat and buffer must be identified by a qualified biologist, a nongovernmental
conservation organization, or the appropriate state, regional, or local agency. Protect significant habitat and
its identified buffers from development by donating or selling the land, or a conservation easement on the
land, to an accredited land trust, conservation organization, or relevant government agency (a deed
covenant is not sufficient to meet this requirement) for the purpose of long-term conservation.

Identify and commit to ongoing management activities, along with parties responsible for management and
funding available, such that habitat is maintained in preproject condition or better for a minimum of three
years after the project is built out. The requirement for identifying ongoing management activities may also
be met by earning SLL Credit Long-Term Conservation Management of Habitat or Wetlands and Water
Bodies.

Significant habitat for this credit is as follows:

 Endangered species acts. Habitat for species that are listed or are candidates for listing under state
or national endangered species acts, habitat for species of special concern in the state, and habitat
for species or ecological communities classified as GH, G1, G2, G3, S1, or S2 by NatureServe
(local equivalent standards for threatened and endangered species may be used in countries
outside the U.S. that do not have access to NatureServe data);
 Locally or regionally significant habitat. Locally or regionally significant habitat of any size, or
patches of predominantly native vegetation at least 150 acres (60 hectares) (even if part of the area
lies outside the project boundary); and
 Habitat flagged for conservation. Habitat flagged for conservation under a regional or state
conservation or green infrastructure plan.

OR

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Option 2. Sites with Wetlands and Water Bodies (1 point)
Design the project to conserve 100% of all water bodies, wetlands, land within 100 feet (30 meters) of water
bodies, and land within 50 feet (15 meters) of wetlands on the site. Using a qualified biologist, conduct an
assessment, or compile existing assessments, showing the extent to which those water bodies or wetlands
provide (1) water quality maintenance; (2) wildlife habitat; and (3) hydrologic function maintenance, including
flood protection. Assign appropriate buffers, measuring not less than 100 feet (30 meters) for water bodies
and 50 feet (15 meters) for wetlands, based on the functions provided, contiguous soils and slopes, and
contiguous land uses. Do not disturb wetlands, water bodies, or their buffers, and protect them from
development by donating or selling the land, or a conservation easement on the land, to an accredited land
trust, conservation organization, or relevant government agency (a deed covenant is not sufficient to meet
this requirement) for the purpose of long-term conservation.

Identify and commit to ongoing management activities, along with parties responsible for management and
funding available, such that habitat is maintained in preproject condition or better for a minimum of three
years after the project is built out. The requirement for identifying ongoing management activities may also
be met by earning SLL Credit Long-Term Conservation Management of Habitat or Wetlands and Water
Bodies. The project does not meet the requirements if it degrades habitat for species identified in
endangered species acts or habitat flagged for conservation in Option 1.

For All Projects

The following features are not considered wetlands, water bodies, or buffer land that must be protected:

a. previously developed land;

b. man-made water bodies (such as industrial mining pits, concrete-lined canals, or rainwater
retention ponds) that lack natural edges and floors or native ecological communities in the water
and along the edge;
c. man-made linear wetlands that result from the interruption of natural drainages by existing
rights-of-way; and
d. wetlands that were created incidentally by human activity and have been rated “poor” for all
measured wetland functions, as assessed by a qualified biologist using a method that is
accepted by state or regional permitting agencies (or a local equivalent method for projects
outside the U.S.).

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SLL CREDIT: RESTORATION OF HABITAT OR WETLANDS AND WATER BODIES
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent
To restore native plants, wildlife habitat, wetlands, and water bodies harmed by previous human activities.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND (SLL)

Using only native plants, restore predevelopment native ecological communities, water bodies, or wetlands
on the project site in an area equal to or greater than 10% of the development footprint.

Work with a qualified biologist to ensure that restored areas will have the native species assemblages,
hydrology, and other habitat characteristics that likely occurred in predevelopment conditions. Protect such
areas from development by donating or selling the land, or a conservation easement on the land, to an
accredited land trust, conservation organization or relevant government agency (a deed covenant is not
sufficient to meet this requirement) for the purpose of long-term conservation.

Identify and commit to ongoing management activities, along with parties responsible for management and
funding available, so that restored areas are maintained for a minimum of three years after the project is
built out or the restoration is completed, whichever is later. The requirement for identifying ongoing
management activities may also be met by earning SLL Credit Long-Term Conservation Management of
Habitat or Wetlands and Water Bodies.

The project does not meet the requirements if it has negative effects on habitat for species identified in
endangered species acts or habitat flagged for conservation in Option 1 of SLL Credit Site Design for
Habitat or Wetland and Water Body Conservation.

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SLL CREDIT: LONG-TERM CONSERVATION M ANAGEMENT OF HABITAT OR
WETLANDS AND W ATER BODIES
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent
To conserve native plants, wildlife habitat, wetlands, and water bodies.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND (SLL)

Create and commit to implementing a long-term (at least 10-year) management plan for existing or recently
restored on-site native habitats, water bodies, or wetlands and their buffers, and create a guaranteed funding
source for management.

Involve a qualified biologist or a professional from a natural resources agency or natural resources consulting
firm in writing the management plan and conducting or evaluating the ongoing management.

The plan must include biological objectives consistent with habitat or water resource conservation, and it must
identify the following:
 procedures and personnel for maintaining the conservation areas;
 estimated implementation costs and funding sources; and
 any threats that the project poses for habitat or water resources within conservation areas (e.g.,
introduction of exotic species, intrusion of residents in habitat areas) and measures to substantially
reduce those threats.

The project does not meet the requirements if it has negative effects on habitat for species identified in
endangered species acts or habitat flagged for conservation in Option 1 of SLL Credit Site Design for Habitat or
Wetland and Water Body Conservation.

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NEIGHBORHOOD PATTERN AND DESIGN
(NPD)
NPD PREREQUISITE : W ALKABLE STREETS
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To promote transportation efficiency and reduce vehicle distance traveled. To improve public health by providing
safe, appealing, and comfortable street environments that encourage daily physical activity and avoid pedestrian
injuries.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Design and build the project to achieve all of the following:

a. 90% of new buildings have a functional entry onto the circulation network or other public space, such as
a park or plaza, but not a parking lot. Whether opening to the circulation network or other public space,
the functional entry must be connected to a sidewalk or equivalent provision for walking. If the public
space is a square, park, or plaza, it must be at least 50 feet (15 meters) deep, measured at a point
perpendicular to each entry.

b. At least 15% of the block length of the existing and new circulation networks within and bordering the
project has a minimum building-height-to-street-centerline ratio of 1:1.5 (i.e., a minimum of 1 foot [300
millimeters] of building height for every 1.5 feet [450 millimeters] of width from street centerline to
building façade). Alleys may be omitted from the calculations.

 Projects that border a part of the circulation network must meet only their proportional share of the
height-to-width ratio (i.e., only on the project side of the circulation network).

 Building height is measured to eaves or, for a flat-roof structure, to the rooftop. For buildings with
multiple heights or widths, use average heights or widths weighted by each portion’s share of the
total height or width.

c. Continuous sidewalks or equivalent all-weather routes for walking are provided along both sides of 90%
of the circulation network block length within the project, including the project side of circulation network
bordering the project. Bicycle- and pedestrian-only paths meet this requirement. New sidewalks must be
at least 8 feet (2.5 meters) wide on retail or mixed-use blocks and at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) wide on all
other blocks.

d. No more than 20% of the block length of the circulation network within the project is faced directly by
garage and service bay openings. Alleys may be omitted from the calculations.

Portions of projects containing historic buildings or contributing buildings in a designated historic district subject
to review by a local historic preservation entity are exempt from (b), (c), and (d) if approval for compliance is not
granted.

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Portions of projects containing historic buildings or contributing buildings in historic districts listed in or eligible
for listing in a state provincial, or regional register, or the National Register of Historic Places that are subject to
review by a state historic preservation office or the National Park Service (or local equivalent for projects outside
the U.S.) are exempt from (b), (c), and (d) if approval for compliance is not granted.

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NPD PREREQUISITE : COMPACT DEVELOPMENT
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To conserve land. To promote livability, walkability, and transportation efficiency and reduce vehicle distance
traveled. To leverage and support transit investments. To improve public health by encouraging daily physical
activity.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Design and build the project to meet the densities specified below. Minimum densities must be met for both (1)
the entire project at full build-out and (2) the portion of the project that will be built within five years of the date
that the first new building of any type is occupied.

Case 1. Projects with Access to Quality Transit

For projects with existing or planned transit service (i.e., service with the funding commitments as specified in
SLL Prerequisite Smart Location) that meets or exceeds the 2-point threshold in SLL Credit Access to Quality
Transit, build at the following densities, based on the walking distances to the transit service specified in that
SLL credit:
 for residential components located within the walking distances: 12 or more dwelling units per acre (30
DU per hectare) of buildable land available for residential uses;
 for residential components falling outside the walking distances: 7 or more dwelling units per acre (17.5
DU per hectare) of buildable land available for residential uses;
 for nonresidential components located within the walking distances: 0.80 or higher floor-area ratio (FAR)
for the buildable land available for nonresidential uses; and
 for nonresidential components falling outside the walking distances: 0.50 or higher FAR for the buildable
land available for nonresidential uses.

If the project location is served by a transit agency whose guidelines for minimum service densities are greater
than the densities required by this prerequisite, the project must achieve those service densities instead.

Case 2. All Other Projects

Build any residential components of the project at a density of 7 or more dwelling units per acre (17.5 DU per
hectare) of buildable land available for residential uses.

Build any nonresidential components of the project at a density of 0.50 or higher FAR for the buildable land
available for nonresidential uses.

For All Projects Density calculations include all planned and existing buildings within the project boundary,
excluding those portions of parking structures devoted exclusively to parking.

If the residential component of the project meets the minimum density requirement but the nonresidential
component does not, or vice versa, include only the qualifying density. Use that component’s dwelling units or
nonresidential floor area in the numerator and the total buildable land area in the denominator. If the resulting
density meets the minimum requirement, the prerequisite is achieved.

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NPD PREREQUISITE : CONNECTED AND OPEN COMMUNITY
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To promote projects that have high levels of internal connectivity and are well connected to the community. To
encourage development within existing communities that promote transportation efficiency through multimodal
transportation. To improve public health by encouraging daily physical activity.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Meet the requirements of Case 1 if the project has no circulation network intersections within the project
boundary and is five acres or less in size. All other projects must meet Case 2.

Case 1. Surrounding Connectivity

Locate the project such that the connectivity within ¼ mile (400 meters) of the project boundary is at least 90
intersections per square mile (35 intersections per square kilometer). Any part of the circulation network that is
counted toward the connectivity requirement must be available for general public use and not gated. Gated
areas are not considered available for public use, with the exception of education and health care campuses
and military bases where gates are used for security purposes.

Additionally, any circulation network within the project must be available for general public use and not gated.

Case 2. Internal Connectivity

Design and build the project such that its internal connectivity is at least 140 intersections per square mile (54
intersections per square kilometer).

Any part of the circulation network counted toward the connectivity requirement must be available for general
public use at all times and not gated. Additionally, no more than 10% of the project area may be accessed via
circulation network that is gated. Education campuses, health care campuses, and military bases where gates
are used for security purposes are exempt from the 10% limit, and intersections within those projects may be
counted toward the connectivity requirement.

Design and build the project with at least one through-connection (of the circulation network) intersecting or
terminating at the project boundary at least every 800 feet (245 meters), or at existing abutting intervals and
intersections of the circulation network, whichever is the shorter distance. These requirements do not apply to
portions of the boundary where connections cannot be made because of physical obstacles, such as prior
platting of property, construction of existing buildings or other barriers, slopes steeper than 15%, wetlands and
water bodies, railroad and utility rights-of-way, existing limited-access motor vehicle rights-of-way, and parks
and dedicated open space.

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NPD CREDIT: W ALKABLE STREETS
ND
1–9 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To promote transportation efficiency and reduce vehicle distance traveled. To improve public health by providing
safe, appealing, and comfortable street environments that encourage daily physical activity and avoid pedestrian
injuries.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

A project may earn a maximum of 9 points, awarded according to Table 1.

Table 1. Points for walkable street features

Items achieved Points

2–3 1
4–5 2
6–7 3
8–9 4
10–11 5
12 6
13 7
14 8
15–16 9

Façades and Entries

a. At least 80% of the total linear distance of building façades facing the circulation network in the project
is no more than 25 feet (7.5 meters) from the property line.

b. At least 50% of the total linear distance of building façades facing the circulation network in the project
is no more than 18 feet (5.5 meters) from the property line.

c. At least 50% of the total linear distance of mixed-use and nonresidential building façades facing the
circulation network in the project is within 1 foot (300 millimeters) of a sidewalk or equivalent walking
route.

d. Functional entries to the building occur at an average of 75 feet (23 meters) or less along nonresidential
or mixed-use buildings or blocks.

e. Functional entries to the building occur at an average of 30 feet (9 meters) or less along nonresidential
or mixed-use buildings or blocks

Items (d) and (e) are cumulative.

Ground-Level Use and Parking

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 f. All ground-level retail, service, and trade uses that face a public space have clear glass on at least 60%
of their façades between 3 and 8 feet (900 and 2500 millimeters) above grade.

g. If a façade extends along a sidewalk, no more than 40% of its length or 50 feet (15 meters), whichever
is less, is blank (without doors or windows).

h. Any ground-level retail, service, or trade windows facing the circulation network must be kept visible
(unshuttered) at night; this must be stipulated in covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) or
other binding documents .

i. On-street parking is provided on at least 70% of both sides of the block length of all new and existing
motorized portions of the circulation network, including the project side of bordering circulation network.
The percentage of on-street parking is calculated by dividing the length of street designated for parking
by the total length of the curb along each street, including curb cuts, driveways, and intersection radii.
Space within the parking lane that is occupied by corner bulb-outs (within 24 feet [7 meters] of an
intersection), transit stops, and motorcycle or bicycle parking may be counted as designated for parking
in this calculation. Alleys may be exempted.

j. Continuous sidewalks or equivalent provisions for walking are available along both sides of the entire
circulation network within the project, including the project side of the circulation network bordering the
project. Bicycle- and pedestrian-only paths meet this requirement. New sidewalks must be at least 10
feet (3 meters) wide on retail or mixed-use blocks and at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) wide on all other
blocks. Note that these requirements specify wider sidewalks than required by NPD Prerequisite
Walkable Streets. Alleys may be exempted.

k. If the project has ground-floor dwelling units, the principal level of at least 50% of those units has an
elevated finished floor at least 24 inches (60 centimeters) above the sidewalk grade. Below-grade
basement spaces and/or accessory dwelling units are exempt from this requirement.

l. In nonresidential or mixed-use projects, 50% or more of the total number of office buildings includes
ground-floor retail along 60% of the length of the street-level façade; 100% of mixed-use buildings
include ground-floor retail, live-work spaces, or ground-floor dwelling units along at least 60% of the
street-level façade; and all businesses or community services on the ground floor are accessible directly
from sidewalks along the circulation network or other public space, such as a square, park, or plaza, but
not a parking lot.

m. At least 40% of the block length of the circulation network within the project has a minimum building-
height-to-street-centerline ratio of 1:1.5 (i.e., at least 1 foot (30 centimeters) of building height for every
1.5 feet (45 centimeters) of width from circulation network centerline to building façade). Alleys may be
exempted.

Projects that border a part of the circulation network must meet only their proportional share of the
height-to-centerline ratio (i.e., only on the project side of the circulation network).

Building height is measured to eaves or, for a flat-roof structure, to the rooftop, and width is measured
façade to centerline. For buildings with multiple heights or widths, use average heights or widths
weighted by each portion’s share of the total height or width.

Design Speeds for Safe Pedestrian and Bicycle Travel

n. 75% of the length of new residential-only motorized parts of the circulation network within the project is
designed for a target speed of no more than 20 mph (30 km/h).

o. 70% of the length of new nonresidential or mixed-use motorized parts of the circulation network within
the project is designed for a target speed of no more than 25 mph (40km/h). A multiway boulevard, with
travel lanes separated from access lanes by medians, may apply this requirement to its outer access
lanes only (through-lanes are exempt), provided pedestrian crosswalks are installed across the
boulevard at intervals no greater than 800 feet (245 meters).

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Sidewalk Intrusions
p. At-grade crossings with driveways account for no more than 10% of the length of sidewalks within the
project.

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NPD CREDIT: COMPACT DEVELOPMENT
ND
1–6 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To conserve land and protect farmland and wildlife habitat by encouraging development in areas with existing
infrastructure. To promote livability, walkability, and transportation efficiency, and reduce vehicle distance
traveled. To improve public health by encouraging daily physical activity.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Design and build the project such that residential and nonresidential components achieve the densities per acre
(per hectare) of buildable land listed in Table 1 at build-out or within five years of the date that the first new
building of any type is occupied (excluding those portions of parking structures devoted to parking), whichever is
lower.

Table 1. Points for density per acre (hectare) of buildable land

Residential density Nonresidential density

Points
DU/acre DU/hectare (FAR)
> 10 and ≤ 13 > 25 and ≤ 32 > 0.75 and ≤ 1.0 1
> 13 and ≤ 18 > 32 and ≤ 45 > 1.0 and ≤ 1.25 2
> 18 and ≤ 25 > 45 and ≤ 62 > 1.25 and ≤ 1.75 3
> 25 and ≤ 38 > 62 and ≤ 94 > 1.75 and ≤ 2.25 4
> 38 and ≤ 63 > 94 and ≤ 156 > 2.25 and ≤ 3.0 5
> 63 > 156 > 3.0 6

DU = dwelling unit; FAR = floor-area ratio.

The scoring of a mixed-use project is calculated with a weighted average, according to the following steps.

1. Determine the total floor area of all residential and nonresidential uses.
2. Calculate the percentage residential and percentage nonresidential of the total floor area.
3. Determine the density of each component as measured in dwelling units per acre or hectare and
floor-area ratio, respectively.
4. Referring to Table 1, find the appropriate points for the densities of the residential and
nonresidential components.
5. If the points are different, multiply the point value of the residential component by its percentage of
the total floor area and multiply the point value of the nonresidential component by its percentage.
6. Add the two scores.

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NPD CREDIT: MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOODS
ND
1–4 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To reduce vehicle distance traveled and automobile dependence, encourage daily walking, biking, and transit
use, and support car-free living by providing access to diverse land uses.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Locate or design the project such that 50% of its dwelling units are within a 1/4-mile (400-meter) walking
distance of the number of uses (see Appendix 1) listed in Table 1. For projects with no dwelling units, 50% of
dwelling units within a 1/4-mile (400-meter) walking distance of the project boundary must be within a 1/4-mile
(400-meter) walking distance of the number of uses within the project specified in Table 1.

The specified number of uses must be in place by the time of 50% occupancy of total building floor area
(exclusive of portions of parking structures devoted to parking).

Table 1. Points for uses within 1/4-mile (400-meter) walking distance, by percentage of occupancy

Diverse uses Points

4–7 1
8–11 2
12–19 3
≥ 20 4

The following restrictions apply.

 A use may be counted as only one use type (e.g., a retail store may be counted only once even if it sells
products in several categories).
 No more than two uses in each use type may be counted (e.g., if five restaurants are within the required
distance, only two may be counted).
 The uses accessible to each counted dwelling unit must represent at least two categories.

For projects with regional-serving retail of 150,000 or more square feet (13 935 square meters) only

Additionally, a project that has at least one large retail use (defined as a use totaling 75,000 or more square feet
[7 000 or more square meters]), must also meet at least the 2-point threshold for transit service under SLL
Credit Access to Quality Transit. In this case, planned transit service can be counted. Each large retail use must
be served by at least one transit stop providing trips that qualify under that SLL Credit.

If transit service is planned but not yet operational, the project must demonstrate one of the following:
1. The relevant transit agency has a signed full-funding grant agreement with the Federal Transit
Administration (or equivalent national agency for projects outside the U.S.) that includes a revenue
operations date for the start of transit service. The revenue operations date must be no later than the
day by which 50% of the project’s total building floor area will be occupied.
2. For bus, streetcar, bus rapid transit, or ferry service, the transit agency must certify that it has an
approved budget that includes specifically allocated funds sufficient to provide the planned service at

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 the levels listed above and that service at these levels will begin no later than the day by which 50%
of the project’s total building floor area will be occupied.
3. For rail service other than streetcars, the transit agency must certify that preliminary engineering for a
rail line has begun. In addition, the service must meet either of these two requirements:

 A state legislature or local subdivision of the state (or local government for projects outside the U.S.)
has authorized the transit agency to expend funds to establish rail transit service that will begin no
later than the date by which 50% of the project’s total building floor area will be occupied.

OR

 A local government has dedicated funding or reimbursement commitments from future tax revenue
for the development of stations, platforms, or other rail transit infrastructure that will serve the
project no later than the date by which 50% of the project’s total building floor area will be occupied.

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NPD CREDIT: HOUSING TYPES AND AFFORDABILITY
ND
1–7 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To promote socially equitable and engaging neighborhoods by enabling residents from a wide range of
economic levels, household sizes, and age groups to live in a community.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Meet the requirements of one or more of the following options.

Option 1. Diversity of Housing Types (1–3 points)

Include a sufficient variety of housing sizes and types in the project such that the total variety of planned and
existing housing within the project achieves a Simpson Diversity Index score greater than 0.5, using the housing
categories below. Projects of less than 125 acres (50.5 hectares) may calculate the Simpson Diversity Index for
the area within ¼ mile (400 meters) of the project’s geographic center. The Simpson Diversity Index calculates
the probability that any two randomly selected dwelling units in a project will be of a different type.

Score = 1- 2

Where
n = the total number of dwelling units in a single category, and
N = the total number of dwelling units in all categories.

Table 1. Points for housing diversity

Simpson Diversity Index score Points

> 0.5 to < 0.6 1
≥ 0.6 to < 0.7 2
≥ 0.7 3

Housing categories are defined by the dwelling unit’s net floor area, exclusive of any garage, as listed in Table
2.

Table 2. Housing categories

Type Square feet Square meters
Detached residential, large > 1,250 > 116
Detached residential, small ≤ 1,250 ≤ 116
Duplex or townhouse, large > 1,250 > 116
Duplex or townhouse, small ≤ 1,250 ≤ 116
Dwelling unit in multiunit building with no elevator, large > 1,250 > 116
Dwelling unit in multiunit building with no elevator, medium > 750 to ≤ 1,250 > 70 to ≤ 116
Dwelling unit in multiunit building with no elevator, small ≤ 750 ≤ 70
Dwelling unit in multiunit building with elevator, 4 stories or > 1,250 > 116
fewer, large
Dwelling unit in multiunit building with elevator, 4 stories or > 750 to ≤ 1,250 > 70 to ≤ 116
fewer, medium
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 Dwelling unit in multiunit building with elevator, 4 stories or ≤ 750 ≤ 70
fewer, small
Dwelling unit in multiunit building with elevator, 5 to 8 stories, > 1,250 > 116
large
Dwelling unit in multiunit building with elevator, 5 to 8 stories, > 750 to ≤ 1,250 > 70 to ≤ 116
medium
Dwelling unit in multiunit building with elevator, 5 to 8 stories, ≤ 750 ≤ 70
small
Dwelling unit in multiunit building with elevator, 9 stories or > 1,250 > 116
more, large
Dwelling unit in multiunit building with elevator, 9 stories or > 750 to ≤ 1,250 > 70 to ≤ 116
more, medium
Dwelling unit in multiunit building with elevator, 9 stories or ≤ 750 ≤ 70
more, small
Live-work space, large > 1,250 > 116
Live-work space, small ≤ 1,250 ≤ 116
Accessory dwelling unit, large > 1,250 > 116
Accessory dwelling unit, small ≤ 1,250 ≤ 116

For the purposes of this credit, townhouse and live-work units may have individual ground-level entrances or be
within a multiunit or mixed-use building. Double counting is prohibited; each dwelling may be classified in only
one category. The number of stories in a building is inclusive of the ground floor regardless of its use.

AND/OR

Option 2. Affordable Housing (1–3 points)

Include a proportion of new rental and/or for-sale dwelling units priced for households earning less than the area
median income (AMI). Rental units must be maintained at affordable levels for a minimum of 15 years. Existing
dwelling units are exempt from requirement calculations. Meet any combination of thresholds in Table 3, up to a
maximum of 3 points.

Table 3. Points for affordable housing

Rental dwelling units For-sale dwelling units

Priced up to 60% AMI Priced up to 80% AMI Priced up to 100% AMI Priced up to 120% AMI

Percentage of Percentage of Percentage of Percentage of

total rental total rental total for-sale total for-sale
units Points units Points units Points units Points
5 1 10 1 5 1 8 1

10 2 15 2 10 2 12 2

15 3 25 3 15 3 — —

AMI = area median income.

AND/OR

Option 3. Housing Types and Affordable Housing (1 point)

A project may earn an additional point by earning at least 2 points in Option 1 and at least 2 points in Option 2
(at least one of which must be for providing housing at or below 100% AMI).

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LT CREDIT: REDUCED PARKING FOOTPRINT
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To minimize the environmental harms associated with parking facilities, including automobile dependence, land
consumption, and rainwater runoff.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

For new nonresidential buildings and multiunit residential buildings, either do not build new off-street parking
lots, or locate all new off-street surface parking lots at the side or rear, leaving building frontages facing the
circulation network free of surface parking lots (alleys may be exempted).

Use no more than 20% of the total development footprint area for all new off-street surface parking facilities,
with no individual surface parking lot larger than 2 acres (0.8 hectare). For the purposes of this credit, surface
parking facilities include ground-level garages unless they are under habitable building space. Underground or
multistory parking facilities can be used to provide additional spaces. On-street parking spaces are exempt from
this limitation.

Provide preferred parking for carpool or shared-use vehicle parking spaces equivalent to at least 10% of the
total off-street parking spaces for each nonresidential and mixed-use building on the site. Such parking spaces
must be marked and within 200 feet (60 meters) walking distance of entrances to the building served.

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NPD CREDIT: CONNECTED AND OPEN COMMUNITY
ND
1–2 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To conserve land and promote multimodal transportation by encouraging development within existing
communities that have high levels of internal connectivity and are well connected to the larger community. To
improve public health by encouraging daily physical activity and reducing motor vehicle emissions.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND
Locate or design the project such that its internal connectivity falls within one of the ranges listed in Table 1. If
the project has no internal circulation network, the connectivity within a ¼-mile (400-meter) distance of the
project boundary must be used.

Table 1. Points for connectivity

Intersections per square mile Intersections per square kilometer Points

300–400 116–154 1
> 400 > 154 2

All parts of the circulation network that are counted toward the connectivity requirement must be available for
general public use at all times and not gated. No more than 10% of the project area may be accessed via
circulation network that is gated. Education campuses, health care campuses, and military bases where gates
are used for security purposes are exempt from the 10% limit, and intersections within those projects may be
counted toward the connectivity requirement.

AND

Design or locate the project such that a through-connection (of the circulation network) intersects or terminates
at the project boundary at least every 400 feet (122 meters) or at existing abutting intervals and intersections of
the circulation network, whichever is the shorter distance. Include a pedestrian or bicycle through-connection in
at least 90% of any new culs-de-sac. These requirements do not apply to portions of the boundary where
connections cannot be made because of physical obstacles, such as prior platting of property, construction of
existing buildings or other barriers, slopes steeper than 15%, wetlands and water bodies, railroad and utility
rights-of-way, existing limited-access motor vehicle rights-of-way, and parks and dedicated open space.

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NPD CREDIT: TRANSIT F ACILITIES
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage transit use and reduce vehicle distance traveled by providing safe, convenient, and comfortable
transit waiting areas.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Work with the transit agency or agencies serving the project to inventory existing transit stops and new transit
stops within the project boundary that will be warranted within two years of project completion (because of either
increased ridership on existing service or planned transit).
At those locations,
1. Confirm that transit facilities will be funded by either the transit agency or the project developer.
2. Install transit agency-approved shelters and any other required improvements at existing stops. Reserve
space for transit facilities or install transit facilities at new stops.
Shelters must be covered, be at least partially enclosed to buffer wind and rain, have seating and illumination,
and have signage that display transit schedules and route information.

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NPD CREDIT: TRANSPORTATION DEMAND M ANAGEMENT
ND
2 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan (1-2 points)
 Neighborhood Development (1-2 points)

Intent

To reduce energy consumption, pollution, and harm to human health from motor vehicles by encouraging
multimodal travel.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Achieve at least two of the following options.

Earn 1 point for every two options, for a maximum of 2 points. For the purposes of this credit, existing buildings
and their occupants are exempt from the requirements.

Option 1. Transit Passes

Provide transit passes valid for at least one year, subsidized to 100% of regular price, to each resident and
employee locating within the project during the first three years of project occupancy (or longer). Publicize the
availability of subsidized transit passes to project occupants.

AND/OR

Option 2. Developer-Sponsored Transit

Provide year-round, developer-sponsored transit service (vans, shuttles, buses) from at least one central point
in the project to other major transit facilities or to other destinations, such as a retail or employment center, with
service no less frequent than 45 daily weekday trips and 30 daily weekend trips. The service must begin by the
time the project’s total floor area is 20% occupied and must be guaranteed for at least three years beyond
project build-out. The occupancy requirement is met when residents are living in 20% of the dwelling units
and/or employees are working in 20% of the total nonresidential floor area.

Provide transit stop shelters and bicycle racks adequate to meet projected demand but no less than one shelter
and one bicycle rack at each transit stop. Shelters must be covered, be at least partially enclosed to buffer wind
and rain, and have seating and illumination. Bicycle racks must have a two-point support system for locking the
frame and wheels and must be securely affixed to the ground or a building.

AND/OR

Option 3. Vehicle Sharing

Locate the project such that 50% of the dwelling units and nonresidential use entrances are within a ¼-mile
(400-meter) walking distance of at least one vehicle in a vehicle-sharing program, as specified below, depending
on project size.
 If the project has fewer than 100 dwelling units and/or employees, provide one vehicle.
 If the project has more than 100 dwelling units and/or employees and has a minimum transit service of
60 daily weekday trips and 40 daily weekend trips, provide at least one additional vehicle and parking
space for every 100 dwelling units and/or employees.

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  If the project has more than 100 dwelling units and/or employees but does not have transit service at
the frequencies specified above, provide at least one additional vehicle and parking space for every 200
dwelling units and/or employees.

For each vehicle, dedicate one parking space accessible to vehicle-sharing members. Publicize to project
occupants the availability and benefits of the vehicle-sharing program. Commit to providing vehicles to the
locations for at least two years. If a new vehicle-sharing location is planned, the vehicle-sharing program must
begin by the time the project’s total floor area is 20% occupied. The occupancy requirement is met when
residents are living in 20% of the dwelling units and/or employees are working in 20% of the total nonresidential
floor area.

AND/OR

Option 4. Unbundling of Parking and Parking Fees

For 90% of multiunit residential units and/or nonresidential floor area, the associated parking spaces must be
sold or rented separately from the dwelling units or nonresidential floor area.

Set parking fees within the project boundary for all off-street parking equal to or greater than the cost of monthly
usage for public transit. Off-street parking in this instance does not include parking devoted to individual,
detached residential units.

AND/OR

Option 5. Guaranteed Ride Home Program

Major employers within the project must commit to providing a guaranteed ride home program for employees. A
major employer accounts for more than 25% of the workers on the project site. The program must provide free
rides to employees who have carpooled, taken transit, walked, or cycled to work but must leave because of an
unexpected personal emergency. Rides may be on taxis, company cars, or rental cars.

AND/OR

Option 6. Flexible Work Arrangements

Major employers within the project must commit to promoting and supporting flexible work arrangements with
the goal of reducing vehicle trips during peak commuting hours. A major employer accounts for more than 25%
of the workers on the project site. The employer must develop internal policies that outline the terms under
which employees can engage in telework, flextime, compressed work weeks, staggered shifts, or other
arrangements. These policies must also describe how the program will be promoted to employees.

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NPD CREDIT: ACCESS TO CIVIC AND PUBLIC SPACE
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To provide open space close to work and home that enhances community participation and improves public
health.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Locate 90% of planned and existing dwelling units and nonresidential use entrances within a ¼ mile (400
meters) walk of at least one civic and passive use space. The spaces must be at least 1/6 acre (0.067 hectare)
in area. Spaces less than 1 acre (0.4 hectare) must have a proportion no narrower than 1 unit of width to 4 units
of length.

Projects larger than 10 acres (4 hectares) must have a median space size of at least 1 acre (0.4 hectare).
Spaces over ½ acre (0.2 hectare) that are used to meet the 90% threshold are included in the median
calculation.

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NPD CREDIT: ACCESS TO RECREATION F ACILITIES
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To enhance community participation and improve public health by providing recreational facilities close to work
and home that facilitate physical activity and social networking.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Locate or design the project so that a publicly accessible outdoor recreation facility at least 1 acre (0.4 hectares)
in area, or a publicly accessible indoor recreational facility of at least 25,000 square feet (2325 square meters),
lies within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance of 90% of new and existing dwelling units and nonresidential
use entrances. Outdoor recreation facilities must consist of physical improvements and may include “tot lots,”
swimming pools, and sports fields, such as baseball diamonds.

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NPD CREDIT: VISITABILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent
To increase the proportion of areas usable by a wide spectrum of people, regardless of age or ability.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Case 1. Projects with New Dwelling Units (1 point)

Design a minimum of 20% of the new dwelling units (but not less than one dwelling unit per type) in accordance
with ICC A117.1, Type C, Visitable Unit, for each of the following residential building types:
 detached single-dwelling-unit buildings;
 attached single-dwelling-unit buildings; and
 buildings with two or three dwelling units.
Each unit must also have a kitchen, living area, bedroom, and full bath on an accessible level.

For multiunit buildings with four or more dwelling units, design a minimum of 20% of the units (but not less than
one) to meet the requirements of one of the following options. This category includes mixed-use buildings with
dwelling units.

Option 1. Universal Design Features Throughout the Home (1 point)

Throughout the home, include at least five of the following universal design features:
 easy-to-grip lever door handles;
 easy-to-grip cabinet and drawer loop handles;
 easy-to-grip locking mechanisms on doors and windows;
 easy-to-grip single-lever faucet handles;
 easy-touch rocker or hands-free switches;
 motion-detector lighting at entrance, in hallways and stairwells, and in closets, and motion-
detector light switches in garages, utility spaces, and basements;
 large, high-contrast print for controls, signals, and the house or unit numbers;
 a built-in shelf, bench, or table with knee space below, located outside the entry door with
weather protection overhead, such as porch or stoop with roof, awning, or other overhead
covering;
 a minimum 32-inch (80-centimeter) clear door opening width for all doorways;
 tread at the entrance, on stairs, and other areas where slipping is common, with color contrast
difference between stair treads and risers; and
 interior floor surfaces (e.g., low-pile carpets, hard-surface flooring) that provide easy passage
for a wheelchair or walker, with color contrast between floor surfaces and trim; no carpet is
permitted in a kitchen, bathroom, or other wet areas of the dwelling unit.

OR

Option 2. Kitchen Features (1 point)

On the main floor of the home (or on another floor, if an elevator or stair lift is provided), provide a
kitchen with hard-surface flooring, plumbing with single-lever controls, a 5-foot (1.5-meter) turning
radius, and at least four of the following universal design features:
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  variable-height (28- to 42-inch [70- to 110-centimeter]) or adjustable work surfaces, such as
countertops, sinks, and cooktops;
 clear knee space under sink and cooktops (this requirement can be met by installing removable
base cabinets or fold-back or self-storing doors), cooktops and ranges with front or side-
mounted controls, and wall-mounted ovens at a height to accommodate a seated adult;
 a toe kick area at the base of lower cabinets with a minimum height of 9 inches (23
centimeters), and full-extension drawers and shelves in at least half (by volume) of the cabinets;
 contrasting color treatment between countertops, front edges, and floor;
 adjustable-height shelves in wall cabinets; and
 glare-free task lighting.

OR

Option 3. Bedroom and Bathroom Features (1 point)

On the main floor of the building (or on another floor, if an elevator or stair lift is provided), include all of
the following:

In at least one accessible bedroom,

 Size the room to accommodate a twin bed with a 5-foot (1.5-meter) turning radius around the
bed.
 Install a clothes closet with a 32-inch (80-centimeter) clear opening with adjustable-height closet
rods and shelves.

In at least one full bathroom on the same floor as the bedroom,

 Provide adequate maneuvering space with a 30-by-48-inch (75-by-120 centimeter) clear floor
space at each fixture.
 Center the toilet 18 inches (45 centimeters) from any side wall, cabinet, or tub, and allow a 3-
foot (90-centimeter) clear space in front.
 Install broad blocking in walls around toilet, tub, and/or shower for future placement and
relocation of grab bars.
 Provide knee space under the lavatory (this requirement may be met by installing removable
base cabinets or fold-back or self-storing doors).
 Install a long mirror whose bottom is no more than 36 inches (90 centimeters) above the
finished floor and whose top is at least 72 inches (180 centimeters) high.

In addition, all bathrooms must have hard-surface flooring, all plumbing fixtures must have single-lever
controls, and tubs or showers must have hand-held showerheads.

Case 2. Projects With Noncompliant Routes and No New Dwelling Units (1 point)
This case applies to projects that have no new residential units and are either (1) retrofitting existing public
rights-of-way or publicly accessible travel routes that are not in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA, for private sector and local and state government facilities) or the Architectural
Barriers Act (ABA, for federally funded facilities), or (2) building new publicly accessible travel routes that are
not legally required to meet ADA-ABA accessibility guidelines.

Design, construct, or retrofit 90% of the rights-of-way and travel routes in accordance with the ADA-ABA
accessibility guidelines, as applicable, or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S., whichever is more
stringent.

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NPD CREDIT: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT
ND
1–2 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage responsiveness to community needs by involving the people who live or work in the community in
project design and planning and in decisions about how the project should be improved or changed over time.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Option 1. Community Outreach (1 point)

Engage the community in the following ways. Each activity must be led by the development team and be directly
related to the LEED ND project.

Predesign
Meet with adjacent property owners, residents, business owners, and workers; local planning and community
development officials; and any current residents or workers at the project site to solicit and document their input
on the proposed project before beginning design.

Preliminary design
Advertise and host at least one open community meeting other than an official public hearing or recurring citizen
advisory meeting, to generate comments on the preliminary project design concept. Work directly with
community associations and/or the local government to advertise the meeting(s). Collect and summarize
comments generated at the meeting(s).

Modify the project’s preliminary design as a direct result of community input, or if modifications are not made,
explain why community input did not generate design modifications.

Ongoing communication
Establish ongoing means for communication between the developer and the community throughout the design
and construction phases and, in cases where the developer maintains any control, after construction.

OR

Option 2. Charrette (2 points)

Comply with Option 1 and conduct a design charrette or interactive workshop of at least two days that is open to
the public and includes, at a minimum, participation by a representative group of nearby property owners,
residents, business owners, and workers in the preparation of conceptual project plans and drawings.

OR

Option 3. Endorsement Program (2 points)

Comply with Option 1 and obtain an endorsement from an ongoing local or regional nongovernmental program
that systematically reviews and endorses smart growth development projects under a rating or jury system.

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NPD CREDIT: LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To promote the environmental and economic benefits of community-based food production and improve
nutrition through better access to fresh produce.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Establish covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&R) or other forms of deed restrictions stating that the
growing of produce is not prohibited in project areas, including greenhouses, any portion of residential front,
rear, or side yards; or balconies, patios, or rooftops. Greenhouses but not gardens may be prohibited in front
yards that face the circulation network.

Meet the requirements of one of the following three options.

Option 1. Neighborhood Gardens (1 point)

Dedicate permanent and viable growing space or related facilities (such as greenhouses) within the project as
specified in Table 1 (exclusive of existing dwellings). Ensure solar access and provide fencing, watering
systems, garden bed enhancements (such as raised beds), secure storage space for tools, and pedestrian
access for these spaces. Ensure that the spaces are owned and managed by an entity that includes occupants
of the project in its decision making, such as a community group, homeowners association, or public body.

Table 1. Minimum garden space, by project density

Imperial units Metric units

Project density Growing space Project density Growing space
(DU/acre) (sf/DU) (DU/hectare) (sq. meters/DU)

> 7 and ≤14 200 > 17.5 and ≤ 35 18.5

> 14 and ≤ 22 100 > 35 and ≤ 55 9

> 22 and ≤ 28 80 > 55 and ≤ 69 7.5

> 28 and ≤ 35 70 > 69 and ≤ 87 6.5

> 35 60 > 87 5.5

DU = dwelling unit; sf = square feet; sq. meters = square meters.

An established community garden outside the project boundary but within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking
distance of the project’s geographic center can satisfy this option if the garden otherwise meets all the
requirements.

OR

Option 2. Community-Supported Agriculture (1 point)

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Purchase shares in a community-supported agriculture program located within 150 miles (240 kilometers) of the
project site for at least 80% of dwelling units within the project (exclusive of existing dwelling units). Each
counted dwelling unit must receive CSA service for at least two years, beginning when it is occupied. Shares
must be delivered to a point within 1/2 mile (800 meters) of the project’s geographic center on a regular
schedule not less than twice per month at least four months of the year.

OR

Option 3. Proximity to Farmers Market (1 point)

Locate the project’s geographic center within a 1/2-mile (800-meter) walking distance of an existing or planned
farmers market that is open or will operate at least once weekly for at least five months annually. Farmers
market vendors may sell only items grown within 150 miles (240 kilometers) of the project site. A planned
farmers market must have firm commitments from farmers and vendors that the market will meet all the above
requirements and be in full operation by the time 50% of the project’s total floor area is occupied.

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NPD CREDIT: TREE-LINED AND SHADED STREETSCAPES
ND
1–2 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage walking and bicycling and discourage speeding. To reduce urban heat island effects, improve air
quality, increase evapotranspiration, and reduce cooling loads in buildings.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Option 1. Tree-Lined Blocks (1 point)

Provide trees at intervals of no more than 50 feet (12 meters) (exempting driveways) along at least 60% of the
total existing and planned block length within the project, and on the project side of blocks bordering the
project, between the vehicle travel way (if there is one) and walkway. Alleys may be exempted from the block
length calculations.

AND/OR

Option 2. Shaded Sidewalks (1 point)

Provide shade from trees or permanent structures over at least 40% of the total length of existing and planned
sidewalks within or bordering the project (alleys may be exempted). Trees must provide shade within 10 years
of landscape installation. Use the estimated crown diameter to calculate the length of sidewalk shaded.

AND

For All Projects with Street Tree Plantings

From a registered landscape architect (or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.), obtain a determination
that planting details are appropriate to growing healthy trees, taking into account tree species, root medium, and
width and soil volume of planter strips or wells, and that the selected tree species are not considered invasive in
the project context according to USDA or the state agricultural extension service (or local equivalent for projects
outside the U.S.).

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NPD CREDIT: NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To promote community interaction and engagement by integrating schools into the neighborhood. To improve
students’ health by encouraging walking and bicycling to school.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Include in the project a residential component that constitutes at least 30% of the project’s total building floor
area, and locate or design the project such that at least 50% of the dwelling units are within a ½-mile (800-
meter) walking distance of the functional building entry of an existing or new elementary or middle school or
within a 1-mile (1600-meter) walking distance of the functional building entry of an existing or new high school. If
the school combines an elementary or middle school with a high school, 50% of the dwelling units must be a ½
mile (800 meter) walking distance of the functional building entry.

For any new school, the school authority must commit that the school will be open by the time 50% of the
project dwelling units are occupied. A legally binding warrant committing to open the school by this time must be
provided at the time of first building occupancy.

Portions of the circulation network within or bordering the project boundary that lead from dwelling units to the
school site must have (1) a complete network of sidewalks on both sides and (2) either continuous bicycle lanes
or a combination of traffic control and calming measures (alleys may be exempted). If the school is planned as
part of the project, it must be designed such that pedestrians and cyclists can easily reach building entrances
without crossing bus zones, parking entrances, and student drop-off areas.

New school campuses within the project boundary must not exceed the following limits:
 high school (students 15-18 years old), 15 acres (6 hectares);
 middle school (students 11-14 years old), 10 acres (4 hectares); and
 elementary school (students 6-10 years old), 5 acres (2 hectares).

Schools combining grade levels from more than one category may use the grade level with the higher allowable
limits.

Facilities on the school site (e.g., athletic fields, playgrounds, multipurpose interior spaces) for which there is a
formal joint-use agreement with another entity may be deducted from the total site area of the school.

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GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILDINGS
(GIB)
GIB PREREQUISITE: CERTIFIED GREEN BUILDING
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent
To encourage the design, construction, and retrofit of buildings using green building practices.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND (GIB)

Design, construct, or retrofit one whole building within the project to be certified through a LEED rating
system (if LEED for Commercial Interiors, 75% of the total building floor area must be certified), or through a
green building rating system requiring review by independent, impartial, third-party certifying bodies that
have been accredited by an IAF-accredited body to ISO/IEC Guide 65 or, when available, ISO/IEC 17065.

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GIB PREREQUISITE: MINIMUM BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage the design and construction of energy-efficient buildings that reduce air, water, and land pollution
and environmental damage from energy production and consumption.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

The requirements apply to 90% of the total building floor area (rounded up to the next whole building) of all
nonresidential buildings, mixed-use buildings, and multiunit residential buildings four stories or more constructed
as part of the project or undergoing major renovations as part of the project. Each counted building must comply
with one of the following options.

Option 1. Whole-Building Energy Simulation

Demonstrate an average improvement of 5% for new buildings, 3% for major building renovations, or 2% for
core and shell buildings over ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, with errata (or a USGBC-approved
equivalent standard for projects outside the U.S.) across all buildings pursuing Option 1. Multiple buildings may
be grouped into a single energy model, provided (1) the building type (new construction, major renovation, or
core and shell) is consistent for all buildings included in the energy model, or (2) an average 5% improvement is
demonstrated for the entire energy model. Calculate the baseline building performance according to
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, Appendix G, with errata, using a simulation model.

Buildings must meet the minimum percentage savings before taking credit for renewable energy systems.

Each building’s proposed design must meet the following criteria:

 compliance with the mandatory provisions of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, with errata
(or a USGBC-approved equivalent standard for projects outside the U.S.);
 inclusion of all energy consumption and costs within and associated with the building project; and
 comparison against a baseline building that complies with Standard 90.1–2010, Appendix G, with
errata (or a USGBC-approved equivalent standard for projects outside the U.S.).

Document the energy modeling input assumptions for unregulated loads. Unregulated loads should be modeled
accurately to reflect the actual expected energy consumption of the building.

If unregulated loads are not identical for both the baseline and the proposed building performance rating, and
the simulation program cannot accurately model the savings, follow the exceptional calculation method
(ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, G2.5). Alternatively, use the COMNET modeling guidelines and
procedures to document measures that reduce unregulated loads.

OR

Option 2. Prescriptive Compliance: ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide

Comply with the mandatory and prescriptive provisions of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, with
errata (or a USGBC-approved equivalent standard for projects outside the U.S.).
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Comply with HVAC and service water heating requirements applicable to the each building, including equipment
efficiency, economizers, ventilation, and ducts and dampers, for the appropriate ASHRAE 50% Advanced
Energy Design Guide and climate zone:
 ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small to Medium Office Buildings, for office
buildings smaller than 100,000 square feet (9 290 square meters);
 ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide for Medium to Large Box Retail Buildings, for retail
buildings with 20,000 to 100,000 square feet (1 860 to 9 290 square meters);
 ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide for K–12 School Buildings; or
 ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide for Large Hospitals.
 Over 100,000 square feet (9 290 square meters)

For projects outside the U.S., consult ASHRAE/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, Appendixes B and D, to
determine the appropriate climate zone.

Option 3. Prescriptive Compliance: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide

Comply with the mandatory and prescriptive provisions of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, with
errata (or USGBC approved equivalent standard for projects outside the U.S.).

Comply with Section 1: Design Process Strategies, Section 2: Core Performance Requirements, and the
following three strategies from Section 3: Enhanced Performance Strategies, as applicable. Where standards
conflict, follow the more stringent of the two. For projects outside the U.S., consult ASHRAE/ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1-2010, Appendixes B and D, to determine the appropriate climate zone.

3.5 Supply Air Temperature Reset (VAV)

3.9 Premium Economizer Performance
3.10 Variable Speed Control

To be eligible for Option 3, the project must be less than 100,000 square feet (9 290 square meters).

Note: Healthcare, Warehouse or Laboratory projects are ineligible for Option 3.

AND

For new single-family residential buildings and new multiunit residential buildings three stories or fewer, 90% of
the buildings must meet the requirements of LEED for Homes v4 EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy
Performance.

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GIB PREREQUISITE: INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To reduce indoor water consumption.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Nonresidential Buildings, Mixed-Use Buildings, and Multifamily Residential Buildings Four Stories or
More

For new buildings and buildings undergoing major renovations as part of the project, reduce indoor water usage
by an average of 20% from a baseline. All newly installed toilets, urinals, private lavatory faucets, and
showerheads that are eligible for labeling must be WaterSense labeled (or a local equivalent for projects outside
the U.S.).

For the fixtures and fittings listed in Table 1, as applicable to the project scope, reduce water consumption by 20%
from the baseline. Base calculations on the volumes and flow rates shown in Table 1.

The design case is calculated as a weighted average of water usage for the buildings constructed as part of the
project based on their floor area.

Table 1. Baseline water consumption of fixtures and fittings

Fixture or fitting Baseline (IP units) Baseline (SI units)

Toilet (water closet)* 1.6 gpf 6 lpf

Urinal* 1.0 gpf 3.8 lpf

Public lavatory (restroom) 0.5 gpm at 60 psi** all others except 1.9 lpm at 415 kPa, all others
faucet private applications except private applications

Private lavatory faucet* 2.2 gpm at 60 psi 8.3 lpm at 415 kPa

Kitchen faucet (excluding 2.2 gpm at 60 psi 8.3 lpm at 415 kPa
faucets used exclusively for
filling operations)
Showerhead* 2.5 gpm at 80 psi per shower stall 9.5 lpm at 550 kPa per shower
stall
* WaterSense label available for this
product type lpf = liters per flush
gpf = gallons per flush lpm = liters per minute
gpm = gallons per minute kPa = kilopascals
psi = pounds per square inch

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New Single-Family Residential Buildings and New Multiunit Residential Buildings Three Stories or Fewer

90% of residential buildings must use a combination of fixtures and fittings that would earn 2 points under LEED
for Homes v4 WE Credit Indoor Water Use.

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GIB PREREQUISITE: CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY POLLUTION PREVENTION
Required
ND
This prerequisite applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent
To reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and
airborne dust.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Create and implement an erosion and sedimentation control plan for all new construction activities
associated with the project. The plan must incorporate best management practices (BMPs) to control
erosion and sedimentation in runoff from the entire project site during construction. The BMPs must be
selected from EPA’s BMPs for construction and post-construction site runoff control.

The erosion and sedimentation control plan must list the BMPs employed and describe how the project team
will do the following:

 preserve vegetation and mark clearing limits;

 establish and delineate construction access;
 control flow rates;
 install sediment controls;
 stabilize soils;
 prevent soil loss during construction;
 stockpile topsoil for reuse;
 protect slopes;
 protect drain inlets, all rainwater conveyance systems, and receiving water bodies;
 stabilize channels and outlets;
 control pollutants including dust and particulate matter;
 control dewatering;
 maintain the BMPs; and
 manage the erosion and sedimentation control plan.

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GIB CREDIT: CERTIFIED GREEN BUILDINGS

ND
1–5 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent
To encourage the design, construction, and retrofit of buildings using green building practices.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Option 1. Projects with 10 or Fewer Habitable Buildings (1–5 points)

Design, construct, or retrofit one building as part of the project, beyond the prerequisite requirement, to be
certified under a LEED green building rating systems (for LEED for Commercial Interiors, 75% of the total
building floor area must be certified), or through a green building rating system requiring review by
independent, impartial, third-party certifying bodies that have been accredited by an IAF-accredited body to
ISO/IEC Guide 65 or, when available, ISO/IEC 17065. Up to five points may be earned for each additional
certified building that is part of the project.

OR

Option 2. Projects of All Sizes (1–5 points)

Design, construct, or retrofit a percentage of the total project building floor area, beyond the prerequisite
requirement, to be certified under a LEED green building rating systems or through a green building rating
system requiring review by independent, impartial, third-party certifying bodies that have been accredited by
an IAF-accredited body to ISO/IEC Guide 65 or, when available, ISO/IEC 17065.

Table 1. Points for green building certification

Percentage of total floor area certified Points

≥ 10% and < 20% 1
≥ 20% and < 30% 2
≥ 30% and < 40% 3
≥ 40% and < 50% 4
≥ 50% 5

For All Projects Detached accessory dwelling units must be counted as separate buildings. Accessory
dwellings attached to a main building are not counted separately.

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GIB CREDIT: OPTIMIZE BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE
ND
1–2 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage the design and construction of energy-efficient buildings that reduce air, water, and land pollution
and adverse environmental effects from energy production and consumption.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

The requirements apply to 90% of the total building floor area (rounded up to the next whole building) of all
nonresidential buildings, mixed-use buildings, and multiunit residential buildings four stories or more constructed
as part of the project or undergoing major renovations as part of the project.
Each counted building must comply with one of the following efficiency options.

Option 1. Whole-Building Energy Simulation (1–2 points)

New buildings must demonstrate an average percentage improvement of 12% (1 point) or 20% (2 points) over
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, with errata. Buildings undergoing major renovations as part of the
project must demonstrate an average percentage improvement of 10% (1 point) or 18% (2 points). Core and
shell buildings must demonstrate an average percentage improvement of 11% (1 point) or 15% (2 points). To
determine percentage improvement, follow the method outlined in GIB Prerequisite Minimum Building Energy
Performance.

OR

Option 2. Prescriptive Compliance: ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide (2 points)

To be eligible for Option 2, project must comply with all of requirements of Option 2 in GIB Prerequisite Minimum
Building Energy Performance.

AND

Comply with the applicable recommendations and standards in Chapter 4, Design Strategies and
Recommendations by Climate Zone, for the appropriate ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide and
climate zone. For projects outside the U.S., consult ASHRAE/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010,
Appendixes B and D, to determine the appropriate climate zone.

ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small to Medium Office Buildings
 Building envelope, opaque: roofs, walls, floors, slabs, doors, and continuous air barriers
 Building envelope, glazing: vertical fenestration
 Interior lighting, including daylighting and interior finishes
 Exterior lighting
 Plug loads, including equipment and controls

ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide for Medium to Large Box Retail Buildings
 Building envelope, opaque: roofs, walls, floors, slabs, doors, and vestibules
 Building envelope, glazing: fenestration - all orientations
 Interior lighting, excluding lighting power density for sales floor
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  Additional interior lighting for sales floor
 Exterior lighting
 Plug loads, including equipment choices and controls

ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide for K–12 School Buildings
 Building envelope, opaque: roofs, walls, floors, slabs, and doors
 Building envelope, glazing: vertical fenestration
 Interior lighting, including daylighting and interior finishes
 Exterior lighting
 Plug loads, including equipment choices, controls, and kitchen equipment

ASHRAE 50% Advanced Design Guide for Large Hospitals

 Building envelope, opaque: roofs, walls, floors, slabs, doors, vestibules, and continuous air
barriers
 Building envelope, glazing: vertical fenestration
 Interior lighting, including daylighting (form or nonform driven) and interior finishes
 Exterior lighting
 Plug loads, including equipment choices, controls, and kitchen equipment

For new single-family residential buildings and new multiunit residential buildings three stories or fewer, 90% of
the buildings must reduce absolute estimated annual energy usage by 20% compared with the LEED Energy
Budget for each building. Follow the method outlined in LEED v4 for Homes, EA Credit Annual Energy Use.

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GIB CREDIT: INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To reduce indoor water consumption.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Nonresidential Buildings, Mixed-Use Buildings, and Multifamily Residential Buildings Four Stories or
More

For new buildings and buildings undergoing major renovations as part of the project, reduce indoor water usage
by an average of 40% from a baseline.
All newly installed toilets, urinals, private lavatory faucets, and showerheads that are eligible for labeling must be
WaterSense labeled (or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.).
For fixtures and fittings listed in Table 1, as applicable to the project scope, calculate the baseline water
consumption using estimated occupant usage.

The design case is calculated as a weighted average of water usage for the buildings constructed as part of the
project, based on their floor area.

Table 1. Baseline water consumption of fixtures and fittings

Fixture or fitting Baseline (IP units) Baseline (SI units)

Toilet (water closet)* 1.6 gpf 6 lpf

Urinal* 1.0 gpf 3.8 lpf

Public lavatory (restroom) faucet 0.5 gpm at 60 psi** all others except 1.9 lpm at 415 kPa, all
private applications others except private
applications

Private lavatory faucet* 2.2 gpm at 60 psi 8.3 lpm at 415 kPa

Kitchen faucet (excluding faucets used 2.2 gpm at 60 psi 8.3 lpm at 415 kPa
exclusively for filling operations)
Showerhead* 2.5 gpm at 80 psi per shower stall 9.5 lpm at 550 kPa per
shower stall
* WaterSense label available for this product type
gpf = gallons per flush
gpm = gallons per minute
psi = pounds per square inch
lpf = liters per flush
lpm = liters per minute
kPa = kilopascals

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New Single-Family Residential Buildings and New Multiunit Residential Buildings Three Stories or Fewer

90% of buildings must use a combination of fixtures and fittings that would earn 4 points under LEED v4 for
Building Design and Construction: Homes and Multifamily Lowrise v4 WE Credit Indoor Water Use.

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GIB CREDIT: OUTDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION
ND
1–2 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To reduce outdoor water consumption.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Reduce outdoor water use through one of the following options. Nonvegetated surfaces, such as permeable or
impermeable pavement, should be excluded from landscape area calculations. Athletic fields and playgrounds
(if vegetated) and food gardens may be included or excluded at the project team’s discretion.

Option 1. No Irrigation Required (2 points)

Show that the landscape does not require a permanent irrigation system beyond a maximum two-year
establishment period.

OR

Option 2. Reduced Irrigation (1–2 points)

Reduce the project’s landscape water requirement (LWR) by at least 30% from the calculated baseline for the
site’s peak watering month. Reductions must first be achieved through plant species selection and irrigation
system efficiency as calculated in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense Water Budget Tool.

Additional reductions beyond 30% may be achieved using any combination of efficiency, alternative water
sources, and smart scheduling technologies.

Table 1. Points for reducing irrigation water

Percentage reduction from baseline Points

30% 1
50% 2

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GIB CREDIT: BUILDING REUSE
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To extend the life cycle of buildings and conserve resources, reduce waste, and reduce environmental harm
from materials manufacturing and transport for new buildings.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND (GIB)

Case 1. Five Buildings or Fewer

For projects with five or fewer buildings undergoing major renovations, reuse 50% of one such building, based
on surface area. Calculations must include structural elements (e.g., floors, roof decking) and enclosure
materials (e.g., skin, framing). Exclude from the calculations window assemblies, nonstructural roofing material,
and any hazardous materials that are remediated as part of the project.

Case 2. More Than Five Buildings

For projects with more than five buildings undergoing major renovations, reuse 20% of the total surface area of
such buildings (including structure and enclosure materials, as defined in Case 1).

For All Projects Do not demolish any historic buildings or contributing buildings in a historic district, or portions
thereof, or alter any cultural landscapes as part of the project.

An exception is granted only with approval from an appropriate review body. For buildings or landscapes listed
locally, approval must be granted by the local historic preservation review board, or equivalent. For buildings or
landscapes listed in a state register or in the National Register of Historic Places (or equivalent for projects
outside the U.S.), approval must appear in a programmatic agreement with the state historic preservation office
or National Park Service (or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.).

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GIB CREDIT: HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE
ND
2 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To respect local and national landmarks and conserve material and cultural resources by encouraging the
preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings and cultural landscapes.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND (GIB)

This credit is available to projects with at least one historic building, contributing building in a historic district, or
cultural landscape on the project site.

Do not demolish any historic buildings or contributing buildings in a historic district, or portions thereof, or alter
any cultural landscapes as part of the project.

An exception is granted only with approval from an appropriate review body. For buildings or landscapes listed
locally, approval must be granted by the local historic preservation review board, or equivalent. For buildings or
landscapes listed in a state register or in the National Register of Historic Places (or equivalent for projects
outside the U.S.), approval must appear in a programmatic agreement with the state historic preservation office
or National Park Service (or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.).

If any historic building or a contributing building in a historic district in the project site is to be altered
(rehabilitated, preserved, or restored), use one of the following approaches for each building, as applicable.

 Building subject to local review. Obtain approval, in the form of a certificate of appropriateness, from a
local historic preservation commission or architectural review board for any exterior alterations or
additions.

 Building subject to state or federal review. If the building is subject to review by a state historic
preservation office or the National Park Service (or equivalent body for projects outside the U.S.), the
alteration must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (or
equivalent for projects outside the U.S.).

 Listed or eligible building not subject to review. If a building is listed or determined eligible but alteration
is not subject to local, state, or federal review, include on the project team a preservation professional
who meets the U.S. federal qualifications for historic architects or architectural historians (or a local
equivalent for projects outside the U.S.). The preservation professional must confirm adherence to the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, or a local equivalent for
projects outside the U.S.

If a cultural landscape is to be rehabilitated, restored, or preserved, do so in accordance with the Guidelines for
the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S. whichever is more
stringent.

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GIB CREDIT: MINIMIZED SITE DISTURBANCE
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent
To preserve existing noninvasive trees, native plants, and pervious surfaces.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND (GIB)

Option 1. Development Footprint on Previously Developed Land (1 point)

Locate 100% of the development footprint and the construction impact zone on previously developed land.

OR

Option 2. Undeveloped Portion of Project Left Undisturbed (1 point)

Depending on the density of the project, do not develop or disturb a portion of the site that has not been
previously developed, exclusive of (1) any land preserved by codified law, (2) a prerequisite of LEED for
Neighborhood Development or (3) exempt areas designated as nonbuildable in comprehensive land-use
plans. Stipulate in covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&R) or other binding documents that the
undisturbed area will be protected from development by a private or governmental agency for the purpose of
long-term conservation. When determining the minimum area to be left undeveloped, mixed-use projects
must use the lowest applicable density from Table 1 or use the weighted average methodology in NPD
Credit Compact Development. Densities and minimum percentages are as follows:

Table 1. Minimum undeveloped area, by project density

Residential density Residential density Nonresidential density Minimum area left

(DU/acre) (DU/hectare) (FAR) undisturbed
< 13 <32 < 0.5 20%
> 13 and ≤ 18 > 32 and ≤ 45 ≥ 0.5 and ≤1 15%
> 18 > 45 >1 10%
DU = dwelling unit; FAR = floor-area ratio.

For portions of the site that are not previously developed, identify construction impact zones that limit
disturbance to the following:
 40 feet (12 meters) beyond the building perimeter;
 10 feet (3 meters) beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking, and utilities less than 12
inches (30 centimeters) in diameter;
 15 feet (4.5 meters) beyond street curbs and main utility branch trenches; and
 25 feet (7.5 meters) beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces (such as pervious paving
areas, stormwater retention facilities, and playing fields) that require additional staging areas to limit
compaction in the constructed zone.

For All Projects

Survey the site to identify the following:

 trees in good or excellent condition, as determined by an arborist certified by the International
Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or local equivalent professional for projects outside the U.S.;
 any heritage or champion trees of special importance to the community because of their age, size,
type, historical association, or horticultural value, as defined by a government forester;
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  all trees larger than 6 inches (15 centimeters) in diameter at breast height (dbh, 4 feet 6 inches [1.4
meters] above ground); and
 any invasive plant species that affect trees present on the site, and whether those plants threaten
the health of other trees to be preserved on the site, as determined by an ISA-certified arborist or
local equivalent professional.
.
Preserve the following trees that are also identified as in good or excellent condition:
 all heritage or champion trees and trees whose dbh exceeds 50% of the state champion dbh for the
species;
 a minimum of 75% of all noninvasive trees (including the above) larger than 18 inches (45
centimeters) dbh; and
 a minimum of 25% of all noninvasive trees (including the above) larger than 12 inches (30
centimeters) dbh if deciduous and 6 inches (15 centimeters) dbh if coniferous.

Tree condition ratings must be determined by an ISA-certified arborist using ISA-approved assessment
measures or by a local equivalent professional utilizing an equivalent methodology.

Develop a plan, in consultation with and approved by an ISA-certified arborist or equivalent, for the health of
the trees, including fertilization and pruning, and for their protection during construction.

If an ISA-certified arborist or local equivalent professional has determined that any trees to be preserved are
threatened by invasive vegetation, develop a plan to reduce the invasive vegetation. Stipulate in codes,
covenants, and restrictions or other binding documents that the undisturbed area of the preserved trees will
be protected from development by a private or governmental agency for the purpose of long-term
conservation.

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GIB CREDIT: R AINWATER M ANAGEMENT
ND
1–4 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent
To reduce runoff volume and improve water quality by replicating the natural hydrology and water balance of the
site, based on historical conditions and undeveloped ecosystems in the region.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

In a manner best replicating natural site hydrology processes, manage on site the runoff from the developed site
for the percentile of regional or local rainfall events listed in Table 1, using low-impact development (LID) and
green infrastructure.

Use daily rainfall data and the methodology in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Technical
Guidance on Implementing the Stormwater Runoff Requirements for Federal Projects under Section 438 of the
Energy Independence and Security Act to determine the percentile amounts listed in Table 1. The percentile
rainfall event indicates the total volume to be retained on site.

Table 1. Points for retaining rainwater on site

Percentile rainfall event
Points
80th 1
85th 2
90th 3
95th 4

Projects that earn at least 2 points under this credit may earn an additional point if the site meets one of the
following criteria.

 The project is located on a previously developed site.

 The project achieves 1 point in SLL Credit Brownfield Remediation.
 The project is designed to be transit ready by achieving at least 2 points each under NPD Credit
Walkable Streets, NPD Credit Compact Development, and NPD Credit Mixed-Use Neighborhoods.

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GIB CREDIT: HEAT ISLAND REDUCTION
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan (1 point)
 Neighborhood Development (1 point)

Intent
To minimize effects on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats by reducing heat islands.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Option 1. Nonroof (1 point)

Use any combination of the following strategies for 50% of the nonroof site paving (including roads,
sidewalks, courtyards, parking lots, parking structures, and driveways).

 Use the existing plant material or install plants that provide shade over the paving areas on the site
within 10 years of plant material installation.
 Install and plant planters, either at grade or raised. Plant material cannot include artificial turf.
 Provide shade with structures covered by energy generation systems, such as solar thermal
collectors, photovoltaics, and wind turbines, that produce energy used to offset some
nonrenewable resource use.
 Provide shade with architectural devices or structures that have a three-year aged solar reflectance
(SR) value of at least 0.28. If three-year aged value information is not available, use materials with an
initial SR of at least 0.33 at installation,
 Provide shade with vegetated structures.
 Use paving materials with a three-year aged solar reflectance (SR) value of at least 0.28. If three-
year aged value information is not available, use materials with an initial SR of at least 0.33 at
installation.
 Use an open-grid pavement system (at least 50% unbound).

OR

Option 2. High-Reflectance and Vegetated Roofs (1 point)

Use roofing materials that have an SRI equal to or greater than the values in Table 1. Meet the three-year
aged SRI value (if three-year aged value information is not available, use materials that meet the initial SRI
value) for a minimum of 75% of the roof area of all new buildings within the project, or install a vegetated
(“green”) roof for at least 75% of the roof area of all new buildings within the project. Combinations of SRI-
compliant and vegetated roofs can be used, provided they satisfy the equation in Option 3.

Table 1. Minimum solar reflectance index value, by roof slope

Initial SRI 3-year
aged
SRI
Low (≤ 2:12) 82 64
Steep (> 2:12) 39 32

OR

Option 3. Mixed Nonroof and Roof Measures (1 point)

Use any of the strategies listed under Options 1 and 2 that in combination meet the following criterion:

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 Area of Area of High- Area of
Nonroof Reflectance Roof Vegetated Roof
Measures
————— + —————— + —————— ≥ +
— Total Site
0.5 0.75 0.75 Paving Area Total Roof Area

Alternatively, an SRI and SR weighted average approach may be used to calculate compliance:

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GIB CREDIT: SOLAR ORIENTATION
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage energy efficiency by creating optimum conditions for the use of passive and active solar
strategies.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Option 1. Block Orientation (1 point)

This option is for projects that earn at least 2 points under NPD Credit Compact Development.

Design and orient the project or locate the project on existing blocks such that one axis of 75% or more of the
blocks is within ±15 degrees of geographical east-west, and the east-west lengths of those blocks are at least as
long as the north-south lengths.

OR

Option 2. Building Orientation (1 point)

Design and orient 75% or more of the project’s total building floor area (excluding existing buildings) such that
one axis of each qualifying building is at least 1.5 times longer than the other, and the longer axis is within 15
degrees of geographical east-west. The length-to-width ratio applies only to walls enclosing conditioned spaces;
walls enclosing unconditioned spaces, such as garages, arcades, or porches, cannot contribute to credit
achievement. The surface area of equator-facing vertical surfaces and slopes of roofs of buildings counting
toward credit achievement must not be more than 25% shaded at the time of initial occupancy, measured at
noon on the winter solstice.

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GIB CREDIT: RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION
ND
1–3 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To reduce the environmental and economic harms associated with fossil fuel energy by increasing self-supply of
renewable energy.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Incorporate on-site nonpolluting renewable energy generation, such as solar, wind, geothermal, small-scale or
micro-hydroelectric, or biomass, with production capacity of at least 5% of the project’s annual electrical and
thermal energy cost (exclusive of existing buildings).

Points are awarded according to Table 1.

Table 1. Points for renewable energy production

Percentage of annual electrical and

Points
thermal energy cost
5% 1

12.5% 2

20% 3

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GIB CREDIT: DISTRICT HEATING AND COOLING
ND
2 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage the development of energy-efficient neighborhoods by employing district heating and cooling
strategies that reduce energy use and energy-related environmental harms.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Incorporate a district heating and/or cooling system for space conditioning and/or water heating of new buildings
(at least two buildings total) such that at least 80% of the project’s annual heating and/or cooling consumption is
provided by the district plant. Single-family residential buildings and existing buildings of any type may be
excluded from the calculation.

Each system component that is addressed by ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010 must have an overall
efficiency performance at least 10% better than that specified by the standard’s prescriptive requirements.
Additionally, annual district pumping energy consumption that exceeds 2.5% of the annual thermal energy
output of the heating and cooling plant must be offset by increases in the component’s efficiency beyond the
10% improvement. If a combined heat and power (CHP) system is used to comply with the credit requirements,
show equivalence by demonstrating that energy consumption savings from the CHP plant at least equal the
energy savings that would result from using a conventional district energy system with components that are 10%
better than ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010. When determining equivalency, take into account the
pumping energy as described above.

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GIB CREDIT: INFRASTRUCTURE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To reduce the environmental harms from energy used for operating public infrastructure.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Design, purchase, or work with the municipality to install all new infrastructure (e.g., traffic lights, street lights,
water and wastewater pumps) to achieve a 15% annual energy reduction below an estimated baseline energy
use for this infrastructure. When determining the baseline, assume the use of lowest first-cost infrastructure
items.

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GIB CREDIT: W ASTEWATER M ANAGEMENT
ND
1–2 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To reduce pollution from wastewater and encourage water reuse. .

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND (GIB)

Design and construct the project to retain on-site at least 25% of the average annual wastewater generated by
the project (excluding any existing buildings), and reuse that wastewater to replace potable water. Provide on-
site treatment to a quality required by state and local regulations for the proposed reuse, whichever is more
stringent. Calculate the percentage of wastewater diverted and reused by determining the total wastewater flow,
using the design case from GIB Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction and adding wastewater flow from
residential buildings, then determining how much of that volume is reused on site.

Table 1. Points for reusing wastewater

Percentage of wastewater reused Points
25% 1
50% 2

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GIB CREDIT: RECYCLED AND REUSED INFRASTRUCTURE
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To avoid the environmental consequences of extracting and processing virgin materials by using recycled and
reclaimed materials.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND (GIB)

Use materials for new infrastructure such that the sum of the postconsumer recycled content, on-site reused
materials, and one-half of the preconsumer recycled content constitutes at least 50% of the total mass of
infrastructure materials.

Count materials in all of the following infrastructure items, as applicable:

 roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, unit paving, and curbs;

 water retention tanks and vaults;
 base and sub-base materials for the above; and
 rainwater, sanitary sewer, steam energy distribution, and water piping.

Recycled content is defined in accordance with ISO/IEC 14021, Environmental Labels and Declaration, Self-
Declared Environmental Claims (Type II environmental labeling).

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GIB CREDIT: SOLID WASTE M ANAGEMENT
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To reduce the volume of waste deposited in landfills and promote the proper disposal of hazardous waste.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND (GIB)

Meet at least four of the following five requirements and publicize their availability and benefits.
a. Include as part of the project at least one recycling or reuse station, available to all project
occupants, dedicated to the separation, collection, and storage of materials for recycling; or
locate the project in a local government jurisdiction that provides recycling services. The
recycling must cover at least paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals.

b. Include as part of the project at least one drop-off point, available to all project occupants, for
potentially hazardous office or household wastes and establish a plan for postcollection disposal
or use; or locate the project in a local government jurisdiction that provides collection services.
Examples of potentially hazardous wastes include paints, solvents, oil, mercury-containing
lamps, electronic waste, and batteries.

c. Include as part of the project at least one compost station or location, available to all project
occupants, dedicated to the collection and composting of food and yard wastes, and establish a
plan for postcollection use; or locate the project in a local government jurisdiction that provides
composting services. .

d. On every mixed-use or nonresidential block or at least every 800 feet (245 meters), whichever
is shorter, include recycling containers either adjacent to or integrated into the design of other
receptacles.

e. Recycle, reuse, or salvage at least 50% of nonhazardous construction, demolition, and

renovation debris. Calculations can be done by weight or volume but must be consistent
throughout. Develop and implement a construction waste management plan that identifies the
materials to be diverted from disposal and specifies whether the materials will be stored on site
or commingled. Reused or recycled asphalt, brick, and concrete (ABC) can account for no more
than 75% of the diverted waste total. Exclude excavated soil, land-clearing debris, and materials
contributing toward GIB Credit Building Reuse from calculations. Include materials destined for
alternative daily cover (ADC) in the calculations as waste (not diversion).

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GIB CREDIT: LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent
To increase night sky access, improve nighttime visibility, and reduce the consequences of development for
wildlife and people.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Meet the Light Pollution Reduction requirements for the following:

1. One option in Exterior Lighting for Residential Areas
2. Exterior Lighting for Circulation Network
3. Uplight and light trespass requirements in Exterior Lighting for All Other Areas
4. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions.

Divide the project into model lighting ordinance (MLO) lighting zones LZ0 to LZ4 based on site-specific
characteristics using the definitions of lighting zones provided in the Illuminating Engineering Society and
International Dark Sky Association (IES/IDA) MLO User Guide.

Meet the requirements below for each lighting zone within the project.

Exterior Lighting for Residential Areas

Meet either Option 1 or Option 2 for all exterior lighting in new residential construction and residential
buildings undergoing major renovations. Existing residential construction is exempt. Projects may use
different options for uplight and light trespass.

Option 1. BUG Rating Method

Each fixture must have a backlight-uplight-glare (BUG) rating (as defined in IES TM-15-11, Addendum
A) of no more than B2-U2-G2.

OR

Option 2. Calculation Method

Meet the requirements of Option 2 in Exterior Lighting for All Other Areas, below.

Exterior Lighting for Circulation Network

For any portions of the circulation network not governed by national, state, or other superseding regulations,
do not install street lighting unless conditions warrant the need for street lighting.

New and existing street lighting luminaires must not emit any light above 90 degrees (horizontal), based on the
photometric characteristics of each luminaire when mounted in the same orientation and tilt as specified in the
project design or as currently installed.

Exception for ornamental luminaires: Using the lowest MLO lighting zone for immediately adjacent properties,
meet the requirements of the IES/IDA MLO, Table H.

AND

Exterior Lighting for All Other Areas

Use either the BUG method (Option 1) or the calculation method (Option 2) to meet uplight and light trespass
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requirements. Projects may use different options for uplight and light trespass.

Uplight

Option 1. BUG Rating Method

Do not exceed the following luminaire uplight ratings, based on the specific light source installed in
the luminaire as defined in IES TM-15-11, Addendum A.

Table 1. Maximum uplight ratings for luminaires, by lighting zone

MLO lighting Luminaire uplight

zone rating
LZ0 U0
LZ1 U1
LZ2 U2
LZ3 U3
LZ4 U4

Option 2. Calculation Method

Do not exceed the following maximum percentages of total lumens emitted above horizontal.

Table 2. Maximum percentage of lumens above horizontal

MLO Maximum allowed percentage of

lighting total luminaire lumens emitted
zone above horizontal
LZ0 0%
LZ1 0%
LZ2 1.5%
LZ3 3%
LZ4 6%

Light Trespass

Option 1. BUG Rating Method

Do not exceed the following luminaire backlight and glare ratings (based on the specific light source
installed in the luminaire) as defined in IES TM-15-11, Addendum A, based on the mounting location
and distance from the lighting boundary.

Table 3. Maximum backlight and glare ratings, by lighting zone

MLO lighting zone

Luminaire mounting
LZ0 LZ1 LZ2 LZ3 LZ4
Allowed backlight ratings
> 2 mounting heights from lighting B1 B3 B4 B5 B5
boundary
1 to 2 mounting heights from lighting B1 B2 B3 B4 B4
boundary and properly oriented
0.5 to 1 mounting height to lighting B0 B1 B2 B3 B3
boundary and properly oriented

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 < 0.5 mounting height to lighting B0 B0 B0 B1 B2
boundary and properly oriented

Allowed glare ratings

Building-mounted > 2 mounting G0 G1 G2 G3 G4
heights from any lighting boundary

Building-mounted 1–2 mounting G0 G0 G1 G1 G2

heights from any lighting boundary

Building-mounted 0.5 to 1 G0 G0 G0 G1 G1
mounting heights from any lighting
boundary
Building-mounted < 0.5 mounting G0 G0 G0 G0 G1
heights from any lighting boundary

All other luminaires G0 G1 G2 G3 G4

A lighting boundary (or boundaries) is defined as the perimeter of each lighting zone within the
project boundary. A lighting boundary can be modified under the following conditions:
 When the property line is adjacent to a public area that is a walkway, bikeway, plaza, or
parking lot, the lighting boundary may be moved to 5 feet (1.5 meters) beyond the property
line;
 When the property line is adjacent to a public street, alley, or transit corridor, the lighting
boundary may be moved to the center line of that street, alley, or corridor;
 When there are additional properties owned by the same entity that are contiguous to the
property, or properties, that the LEED project is within and have the same or higher MLO
lighting zone designation as the LEED project, the lighting boundary may be expanded to
include those properties.

Orient all luminaires less than two mounting heights from the lighting boundary such that the
backlight points toward the nearest lighting boundary line. Building-mounted luminaires with the
backlight oriented toward the building are exempt from the backlight rating requirement.

Option 2. Calculation Method

Do not exceed the following vertical illuminances at the lighting boundary of each lighting zone in the
project (use the definition of lighting boundary in Option 1). Calculation points may be no more than 5
feet (1.5 meters) apart. Vertical illuminances must be calculated on vertical planes running parallel to
the lighting boundary, with the normal to each plane oriented toward the property and perpendicular to
the lighting boundary, extending from grade level to 33 feet (10 meters) above the height of the highest
luminaire.

Table 4. Maximum vertical illuminance at lighting boundary, by lighting zone

MLO lighting Vertical illuminance

zone
LZ0 0.05 fc (0.5 lux)
LZ1 0.05 fc (0.5 lux)
LZ2 0.10 fc (1 lux)
LZ3 0.20 fc (2 lux)
LZ4 0.60 fc (6 lux)
FC = footcandle

Exemptions from Uplight and Light Trespass Requirements

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 The following exterior lighting is exempt from the requirements, provided it is controlled separately
from the nonexempt lighting:
 specialized signal, directional, and marker lighting for transportation;
 internally illuminated signage;
 lighting that is used solely for façade and landscape lighting in MLO lighting zones 3 and 4
and is automatically turned off from midnight until 6 a.m.;
 lighting that is integral to other equipment or instrumentation that has been installed by the
equipment or instrumentation manufacturer;
 lighting for theatrical purposes for stage, film, and video performances;
 street lighting;
 hospital emergency departments, including associated helipads; and
 lighting for the national flag in MLO lighting zones 2, 3, or 4.

Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions

Establish covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&R) or other binding documents that require continued
adherence to the above requirements.

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INNOVATION (IN)
IN CREDIT: INNOVATION
ND
1–5 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage projects to achieve exceptional or innovative performance.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Project teams can use any combination of innovation, pilot, and exemplary performance strategies.

Option 1. Innovation (1 point)

Achieve significant, measurable environmental performance using a strategy not addressed in the LEED green
building rating system.

Identify the following:

 the intent of the proposed innovation credit;
 proposed requirements for compliance;
 proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance; and
 the design approach or strategies used to meet the requirements.

AND/OR

Option 2. Pilot (1 point)

Achieve one pilot credit from USGBC’s LEED Pilot Credit Library.

AND/OR

Option 3. Additional Strategies

 Innovation (1-3 points)
Defined in Option 1 above.
 Pilot (1-3 points)
Meet the requirements of Option 2.
 Exemplary Performance (1–2 points)
Achieve exemplary performance in an existing LEED v4 prerequisite or credit that allows exemplary
performance, as specified in the LEED Reference Guide, v4 edition. An exemplary performance point is
typically earned for achieving double the credit requirements or the next incremental percentage
threshold.

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IN CREDIT: LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL
ND
1 point
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan
 Neighborhood Development

Intent

To encourage the team integration required by a LEED project and to streamline the application and certification
process.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

At least one principal participant of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) with a
specialty appropriate for the project.

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REGIONAL PRIORITY (RP)

RP CREDIT: REGIONAL PRIORITY

ND
4 points
This credit applies to
 Neighborhood Development Plan (1-4 points)
 Neighborhood Development (1-4 points)

Intent

To provide an incentive for the achievement of credits that address geographically specific environmental, social
equity, and public health priorities.

Requirements

ND PLAN, ND

Earn up to four of the six Regional Priority credits. These credits have been identified by the USGBC regional
councils and chapters as having additional regional importance for the project’s region. A database of Regional
Priority credits and their geographic applicability is available on the USGBC website, http://www.usgbc.org.

One point is awarded for each Regional Priority credit achieved, up to a maximum of four.

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APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1. USE TYPES AND C ATEGORIES

Table 1. Use Types and Categories

Category Use type
Food retail Supermarket
Grocery with produce section
Community-serving Convenience store
retail Farmers market
Hardware store
Pharmacy
Other retail
Services Bank
Family entertainment venue (e.g., theater, sports)
Gym, health club, exercise studio
Hair care
Laundry, dry cleaner
Restaurant, café, diner (excluding those with only drive-thru service)
Civic and community Adult or senior care (licensed)
facilities Child care (licensed)
Community or recreation center
Cultural arts facility (museum, performing arts)
Education facility (e.g., K—12 school, university, adult education center,
vocational school, community college)
Government office that serves public on-site
Medical clinic or office that treats patients
Place of worship
Police or fire station
Post office
Public library
Public park
Social services center
Community anchor Commercial office (100 or more full-time equivalent jobs)
uses (BD&C and ID&C Housing (100 or more dwelling units)
only)

Adapted from Criterion Planners, INDEX neighborhood completeness indicator, 2005.

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APPENDIX 2. DEFAULT OCCUPANCY COUNTS
Use Table 1 to calculate default occupancy counts. Only use the occupancy estimates if occupancy is
unknown.

For the calculation, use gross floor area, not net or leasable floor area. Gross floor area is defined as the sum
of all areas on all floors of a building included within the outside faces of the exterior wall, including common
areas, mechanical spaces, circulation areas, and all floor penetrations that connect one floor to another. To
determine gross floor area, multiply the building footprint (in square feet or square meters) by the number of
floors in the building. Exclude underground or structured parking from the calculation.

Table 1. Default Occupancy Numbers

Gross square feet per occupant Gross square meters per occupant

Employees Transients Employees Transients

General office 250 0 23 0

Retail, general 550 130 51 12

Retail or service (e.g., financial, auto) 600 130 56 12

Restaurant 435 95 40 9

Grocery store 550 115 51 11

Medical office 225 330 21 31

R&D or laboratory 400 0 37 0

Warehouse, distribution 2,500 0 232 0

Warehouse, storage 20,000 0 1860 0

Hotel 139 65
1,500 700

Educational, daycare 59 10
630 105

Educational, K–12 1,300 121 13

140

195 14
Educational, postsecondary 2,100 150

Sources:
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2004 (Atlanta, GA, 2004).
2001 Uniform Plumbing Code (Los Angeles, CA)
California Public Utilities Commission, 2004–2005 Database for Energy Efficiency Resources (DEER) Update Study (2008).
California State University, Capital Planning, Design and Construction Section VI, Standards for Campus Development Programs ( Long Beach, CA, 2002).
City of Boulder Planning Department, Projecting Future Employment—How Much Space per Person (Boulder, 2002).
Metro, 1999 Employment Density Study (Portland, OR 1999).
American Hotel and Lodging Association, Lodging Industry Profile Washington, DC, 2008.
LEED for Core & Shell Core Committee, personal communication (2003 - 2006).
LEED for Retail Core Committee, personal communication (2007)
OWP/P, Medical Office Building Project Averages (Chicago, 2008).
OWP/P, University Master Plan Projects (Chicago, 2008).
U.S. General Services Administration, Childcare Center Design Guide (Washington, DC,2003).

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APPENDIX 3. RETAIL PROCESS LOAD B ASELINES

Table 1a. Commercial kitchen appliance prescriptive measures and baseline for energy cost
budget (IP units)

Baseline energy usage for energy modeling

path Levels for prescriptive path
Appliance Baseline Baseline idle Prescriptive Prescriptive idle
type Fuel Function efficiency rate efficiency rate
Broiler, 16,000 Btu/h/ft2 12,000 Btu/h/ft2
underfired Gas Cooking 30% peak input 35% peak input
Combination
ovens,
steam mode
(P = pan 40% steam 50% steam 0.133P+0.6400
capacity) Elec Cooking mode 0.37P+4.5 kW mode kW
Combination
ovens, 20% steam 1,210P+35,810 38% steam 200P+6,511
steam mode Gas Cooking mode Btu/h mode Btu/h
Combination
ovens, 65% 70%
convection convection convection 0.080P+0.4989
mode Elec Cooking mode 0.1P+1.5 kW mode kW
Combination
ovens, 35% 44%
convection convection 322P+13,563 convection 150P+5,425
mode Gas Cooking mode Btu/h mode Btu/h
Convection
oven, full-
size Elec Cooking 65% 2.0 kW 71% 1.6 kW
Convection
oven, full-
size Gas Cooking 30% 18,000 Btu/h 46% 12,000 Btu/h
Convection
oven, half-
size Elec Cooking 65% 1.5 kW 71% 1.0 kW
Conveyor
oven, > 25-
inch belt Gas Cooking 20% 70,000 Btu/h 42% 57,000 Btu/h
Conveyor
oven, ≤ 25-
inch belt Gas Cooking 20% 45,000 Btu/h 42% 29,000 Btu/h

Fryer Elec Cooking 75% 1.05 kW 80% 1.0 kW

Fryer Gas Cooking 35% 14,000 Btu/h 50% 9,000 Btu/h
Griddle
(based on 3
ft model) Elec Cooking 60% 400 W/ft2 70% 320 W/ft2
Griddle
(based on 3
ft model) Gas Cooking 30% 3,500 Btu/h/ft2 38% 2,650 Btu/h/ft2
Hot food
holding
cabinets
(excluding Elec Cooking na 40 W/ft3 na 21.5V Watts

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drawer
warmers
and heated
display), 0
< V < 13 ft³
(V =
volume)
Hot food
holding
cabinets
(excluding
drawer
warmers
and heated
display), 13
≤ V < 28 ft³ Elec Cooking na 40 W/ft3 na 2.0V + 254 Watts
Hot food
holding
cabinets
(excluding
drawer
warmers
and heated
display), 28 3.8V + 203.5
ft³ ≤ V Elec Cooking na 40 W/ft3 na Watts
Large vat
fryer Elec Cooking 75% 1.35 kW 80% 1.1 kW
Large vat
fryer Gas Cooking 35% 20,000 Btu/h 50% 12,000 Btu/h
Rack oven,
double Gas Cooking 30% 65,000 Btu/h 50% 35,000 Btu/h
Rack oven,
single Gas Cooking 30% 43,000 Btu/h 50% 29,000 Btu/h
Range Elec Cooking 70% 80%
40% and no
standing
Range Gas Cooking 35% na pilots na
Steam
cooker,
batch
cooking Elec Cooking 26% 200 W/pan 50% 135 W/pan
Steam
cooker,
batch
cooking Gas Cooking 15% 2,500 Btu/h/pan 38% 2,100 Btu/h/pan
Steam
cooker, high
production
or cook to
order Elec Cooking 26% 330 W/pan 50% 275 W/pan
Steam
cooker, high
production
or cook to
order Gas Cooking 15% 5,000 Btu/h/pan 38% 4,300 Btu/h/pan

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 1.8 kW average 1.2 kW average
operating operating energy
Toaster Elec Cooking — energy rate na rate
Ice
machine,
IMH (ice-
making
head, H = 6.89 -
ice harvest), 0.0011H 37.72*H-0.298
H > 450 kWh/100 lb kWh/100 lb
lb/day Elec Ice ice na ice na
Ice
machine,
IMH (ice- 10.26 –
making 0.0086H 37.72*H-0.298
head), H < kWh/100 lb kWh/100 lb
450 lb/day Elec Ice ice na ice na
Ice
machine,
RCU
(remote
condensing
unit, w/o
remote 8.85 - 22.95*H-0.258
compressor, 0.0038H + 1.00
H < 1,000 kWh/100lb kWh/100 lb
lb/day Elec Ice ice na ice na
Ice
machine,
RCU
(remote
condensing 22.95*H-0.258
unit), 1600 > 5.10 + 1.00
H > 1000 kWh/100 lb kWh/100 lb
lb/day Elec ice ice na ice na
Ice
machine,
RCU
(remote -0.00011*H +
condensing 5.10 4.60
unit), H ≥ kWh/100lb kWh/100 lb
1600 lb/day Elec Ice ice na ice na
Ice
machine,
SCU (self- 18.0 - 48.66*H-0.326
contained 0.0469H + 0.08
unit), H < kWh/100lb kWh/100 lb
175 lb/day Elec Ice ice na ice na
Ice machine
self- 48.66*H-0.326
contained 9.80 + 0.08
unit, H > kWh/100 lb kWh/100 lb
175 lb/day Elec Ice ice na ice na
Ice
machine,
water- 4.0 3.68
cooled ice- kWh/100 lb kWh/100 lb
making Elec Ice ice na ice na
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head, H >
1436 lb/day
(must be on
chilled loop)
Ice
machine,
water-
cooled ice-
making
head, 500
lb/day < H < 5.58 – 5.13 -
1436 (must 0.0011H 0.001H
be on chilled kWh/100 lb kWh/100 lb
loop) Elec Ice ice na ice na
Ice
machine,
water-
cooled ice-
making
head, H < 7.80 – 7.02 -
500 lb/day 0.0055H 0.0049H
(must be on kWh/100 lb kWh/100 lb
chilled loop) Elec Ice ice na ice na
Ice
machine,
water-
cooled
once-
through
(open loop) Elec Ice Banned Banned Banned Banned
Ice
machine,
water-
cooled SCU
(self-
contained
unit), H < 11.4 – 10.6 -
200 lb/day 0.0190H 0.177H
(must be on kWh/100 lb kWh/100 lb
chilled loop) Elec Ice ice na ice na
Ice
machine,
water-
cooled self-
contained
unit, H >
200 lb/day 7.6 7.07
(must be on kWh/100 lb kWh/100 lb
chilled loop) Elec Ice ice na ice na
Chest
freezer, 0.45V + ≤ 0.270V +
solid or 0.943 0.130
glass door Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Chest
refrigerator, ≤ 0.125V +
solid or 0.1V + 2.04 0.475
glass door Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na

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Glass-door
reach-in
freezer, 0.75V + ≤ 0.607V +
0 < V < 15 4.10 0.893
ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in
freezer, ≤ 0.733V –
15 ≤ V < 30 .75V + 4.10 1.00
ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in ≤ 0.250V +
freezer, 30 ≤ .75V + 4.10 13.50
V < 50 ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in 0.75V + ≤ 0.450V +
freezer, 50 ≤ 4.10 3.50
V ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in
refrigerator, 0.12V + ≤ 0.118V +
0 < V < 15 3.34 1.382
ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in
refrigerator, 0.12V + ≤ 0.140V +
15 ≤ V < 30 3.34 1.050
ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in
refrigerator, 0.12V + ≤ 0.088V +
30 ≤ V < 50 3.34 2.625
ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in 0.12V + ≤ 0.110V +
refrigerator, 3.34 1.500
50 ≤ V ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in ≤ 0.250V +
freezer, 0 < 0.4V + 1.38 1.25
V < 15 ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in ≤ 0.400V –
freezer, 15 ≤ 0.4V + 1.38 1.000
V < 30 ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in ≤ 0.163V +
freezer, 30 ≤ 0.4V + 1.38 6.125
V < 50 ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in ≤ 0.158V +
freezer, 50 ≤ 0.4V + 1.38 6.333
V ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in
refrigerator, ≤ 0.089V +
0 < V < 15 0.1V + 2.04 1.411
ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
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Solid-door
reach-in
refrigerator, ≤ 0.037V +
15 ≤ V < 30 0.1V + 2.04 2.200
ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in
refrigerator, ≤ 0.056V +
30 ≤ V < 50 0.1V + 2.04 1.635
ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in ≤ 0.060V +
refrigerator, 0.1V + 2.04 1.416
50 ≤ V ft³ Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Clothes
washer Gas Sanitation 1.72 MEF na 2.00 MEF na
Door-type
dish
machine,
high temp Elec Sanitation na 1.0 kW na 0.70 kW
Door-type
dish
machine,
low temp Elec Sanitation na 0.6 kW na 0.6 kW
Multitank
rack
conveyor
dish
machine,
high temp Elec Sanitation na 2.6 kW na 2.25 kW
Multitank
rack
conveyor
dish
machine,
low temp Elec Sanitation na 2.0 kW na 2.0 kW
Single-tank
rack
conveyor
dish
machine,
high temp Elec Sanitation na 2.0 kW na 1.5 kW
Single-tank
rack
conveyor
dish
machine,
low temp Elec Sanitation na 1.6 kW na 1.5 kW
Undercount
er dish
machine,
high temp Elec Sanitation na 0.9 kW na 0.5 kW
Undercount
er dish
machine,
low temp Elec Sanitation na 0.5 kW na 0.5 kW
The energy efficiency, idle energy rates, and water use requirements, where applicable, are based on
the following test methods:
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ASTM F1275 Standard Test Method for Performance of Griddles
ASTM F1361 Standard Test Method for Performance of Open Deep Fat Fryers
ASTM F1484 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Steam Cookers
ASTM F1496 Standard Test Method for Performance of Convection Ovens
ASTM F1521 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Range Tops
ASTM F1605 Standard Test Method for Performance of Double-Sided Griddles
ASTM F1639 Standard Test Method for Performance of Combination Ovens
ASTM F1695 Standard Test Method for Performance of Underfired Broilers
ASTM F1696 Standard Test Method for Energy Performance of Single-Rack Hot Water Sanitizing,
ASTM Door-Type Commercial Dishwashing Machines
ASTM F1704 Standard Test Method for Capture and Containment Performance of Commercial Kitchen
Exhaust Ventilation Systems
ASTM F1817 Standard Test Method for Performance of Conveyor Ovens
ASTM F1920 Standard Test Method for Energy Performance of Rack Conveyor, Hot Water Sanitizing,
Commercial Dishwashing Machines
ASTM F2093 Standard Test Method for Performance of Rack Ovens
ASTM F2140 Standard Test Method for Performance of Hot Food Holding Cabinets
ASTM F2144 Standard Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers
ASTM F2324 Standard Test Method for Prerinse Spray Valves
ASTM F2380 Standard Test Method for Performance of Conveyor Toasters
ARI 810-2007: Performance Rating of Automatic Commercial Ice Makers
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 72–2005: Method of Testing Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers with
temperature setpoints at 38°F for medium-temp refrigerators, 0°F for low-temp freezers, and -15°F
for ice cream freezers

Table 1b. Commercial Kitchen Appliance Prescriptive Measures and Baseline for Energy Cost
Budget (SI units)

Baseline energy usage for energy modeling

path Levels for prescriptive path
Appliance Baseline Baseline idle Prescriptive Prescriptive idle
type Fuel Function efficiency rate efficiency rate
Broiler,
underfired Gas Cooking 30% 50.5 kW/m2 35% 37.9 kW/m2
Combination
oven, steam
mode (P = 40% steam 50% steam 0.133P+0.6400
pan capacity) Elec Cooking mode 0.37P+4.5 kW mode kW
Combination (1 210P+
oven, steam 20% steam 35 810)/3 412 38% steam (200P+6 511)/
mode Gas Cooking mode kW mode 3 412 kW
Combination
oven, 65% 70%
convection convection convection 0.080P+0.4989
mode Elec Cooking mode 0.1P+1.5 kW mode kW
Combination
oven, 35% (322P+ 44%
convection convection 13 563)/ convection (150P+5 425)/
mode Gas Cooking mode 3412 kW mode 3412 kW
Convection
oven, full-size Elec Cooking 65% 2.0 kW 71% 1.6 kW

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Convection
oven, full-size Gas Cooking 30% 5.3 kW 46% 3.5 kW
Convection
oven, half-
size Elec Cooking 65% 1.5 kW 71% 1.0 kW
Conveyor
oven, > 63.5
cm belt Gas Cooking 20% 20.5 kW 42% 16.7 kW
Conveyor
oven, < 63.5
cm belt Gas Cooking 20% 13.2 kW 42% 8.5 kW

Fryer Elec Cooking 75% 1,05 kW 80% 1.0 kW

Fryer Gas Cooking 35% 4.1 kW 50% 2.64 kW
Griddle
(based on
90-cm model) Elec Cooking 60% 4.3 kW/m2 70% 3 .45 kW/m2
Griddle
(based on
90-cm model) Gas Cooking 30% 11 kW/m2 33% 8.35 kW/m2
Hot food
holding
cabinets
(excluding
drawer
warmers and
heated
display) 0 < V
< 0.368 m3 (V (21.5*V)/0.0283
= volume) Elec Cooking na 1.4 kW/m3 na kW/m3
Hot food
holding
cabinets
(excluding
drawer
warmers and
heated
display), (2.0*V +
0.368 ≤ V < 254)/0.0283
0.793 m3 Elec Cooking na 1.4 kW/m3 na kW/m3
Hot food
holding
cabinets
(excluding
drawer
warmers and
heated (3.8*V +
display), 203.5)/0.0283
0.793 m3 ≤ V Elec Cooking na 1.4 kW/m3 na kW/m3
Large vat
fryer Elec Cooking 75% 1.35 kW 80% 1.1 kW
Large vat
fryer Gas Cooking 35% 5.86 kW 50% 3.5 kW
Rack oven,
double Gas Cooking 30% 19 kW 50% 10.25 kW
Rack oven,
single Gas Cooking 30% 12.6 kW 50% 8.5 kW

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Range Elec Cooking 70% na 80% na
40% and no
standing
Range Gas Cooking 35% na pilots na
Steam
cooker, batch
cooking Elec Cooking 26% 200 W/pan 50% 135 W/pan
Steam
cooker, batch
cooking Gas Cooking 15% 733 W/pan 38% 615 W/pan
Steam
cooker, high
production or
cook to order Elec Cooking 26% 330 W/pan 50% 275 W/pan
Steam
cooker, high
production or
cook to order Gas Cooking 15% 1.47 kW/pan 38% 1.26 kW/pan
1.8 kW average 1.2 kW average
operating operating energy
Toaster Elec Cooking na energy rate na rate
Ice machine,
IMH (ice
making head, ≤ 13.52*H-
H = ice 0.0015 - 0.298

harvest) H ≥ 5.3464E-07 kWh/100 kg

204 kg/day Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na ice na
Ice machine,
IMH (ice ≤ 13.52*H-
making 0.2262 - 0.298

head), H < 4.18E-04 kWh/100 kg

204 kg/day Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na ice na
Ice machine,
RCU
(remote
condensing
unit, w/o
remote ≤ 111.5835H-
compressor) 0.1951 - 0.258) + 2.205

H < 454 1.85E-04 kWh/100 kg

kg/day Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na ice na
Ice machine,
RCU (remote ≤ 111.5835H-
condensing 0.258) + 2.205

unit) 726 > H 0.1124 kWh/100 kg

≥ 454 kg/day Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na ice na
Ice machine, ≤ -0.00024H
RCU (remote + 4.60
condensing kWh/100 kg
unit), H > 0.1124 ice
726kg/day Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na na
Ice machine,
SCU (self 236.59H-0.326
contained 0.3968 - +0.176
unit), H < 79 2.28E-03 kWh/100 kg
kg/day Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na ice na

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Ice machine,
SCU (self 236.59H-0.326
contained +0.176
unit), H ≥ 79 0.2161 kWh/100 kg
kg/day Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na ice na
Ice machine,
water-cooled
ice-making
head, H ≥
651
kg/day(must ≤ 8.11
be on a 0.0882 kWh/100 kg
chilled loop) Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na ice na
Ice machine,
water-cooled
ice-making
head, 227 ≤
H < 651 ≤ 11.31 -
kg/day (must 0.1230 - 0.065H
be on a 5.35E-05 kWh/100 kg
chilled loop) Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na ice na
Ice machine,
water-cooled
ice-making
head, H < ≤ 15.48 -
227 kg/day( 0.1720 - 0.0238H
must be on a 2.67E-04 kWh/100 kg
chilled loop) Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na ice na
Ice machine,
water-cooled
once-through
(open loop) Elec Ice Banned Banned Banned Banned
Ice machine,
water cooled
SCU (self-
contained
unit) H < 91 ≤ 23.37-
kg/day (must 0.2513 - 0.086H
be on a 9.23E-04 kWh/100 kg
chilled loop) Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na ice na
Ice machine,
water cooled
SCU (self-
contained
unit) H > 91
kg/day (must 15.57
be on a 0.1676 kWh/100 kg
chilled loop) Elec Ice kWh/kg ice na ice na
Chest 15.90V + 9.541V +
freezer, solid 0.943 0.130
or glass door Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Chest
refrigerator, 3.53V + ≤ 4.417 V +
solid or glass 2.04 0.475
door Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
26.50V + ≤ 21.449V +
Glass-door 4.1 0.893
reach-in Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
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freezer, 0 < V
< 0.42 m3
Glass-door
reach-in 26.50V + ≤ 25.901V –
freezer, 0.42 4.1 1.00
≤ V < 0.85 m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in 26.50V + ≤ 8.834V +
freezer, 0.85 4.1 13.50
≤ V < 1.42 m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in 26.50V + ≤ 15.90V +
freezer, 1.42 4.1 3.50
≤ V m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in 4.24V + ≤ 4.169V +
refrigerator, 0 3.34 1.382
< V < 0.42m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in
refrigerator, 4.24V + ≤ 4.947V +
0.42 ≤ V < 3.34 1.050
0.85 m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in
refrigerator, 4.24V + ≤ 3.109V +
0.85 ≤ V < 3.34 2.625
1.42 m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Glass-door
reach-in 4.24V + ≤ 3.887V +
refrigerator, 3.34 1.500
1.42 ≤ V m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in 14.13V + ≤ 8.834V +
freezer, 0 < V 1.38 1.25
< 0.42 m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in 14.13V + ≤ 4.819V –
freezer, 0.42 1.38 1.000
≤ V < 0.85 m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in 14.13V + ≤ 5.760V +
freezer, 0.85 1.38 6.125
≤ V < 1.42 m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in 14.13V + ≤ 5.583V +
freezer, 1.42 1.38 6.333
≤ V m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in 3.53V + ≤ 3.145V +
refrigerator, 0 2.04 1.411
< V < 0.42m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in
refrigerator, 3.53V + ≤ 1.307V +
0.42 ≤ V < 2.04 2.200
0.85 m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na

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Solid-door
reach-in
refrigerator, 3.53V + ≤ 1.979V +
0.85 ≤ V < 2.04 1.635
1.42 m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Solid-door
reach-in 3.53V + ≤ 2.120V +
refrigerator, 2.04 1.416
1.42 ≤ V m3 Elec Refrig kWh/day na kWh/day na
Clothes Sanitatio
washer Gas n 1.72 MEF 2.00 MEF
Door-type
dish
machine, Sanitatio
high temp Elec n na 1.0 kW na 0.70 kW
Door-type
dish
machine, low Sanitatio
temp Elec n na 0.6 kW na 0.6 kW
Multitank
rack
conveyor
dish
machine, Sanitatio
high temp Elec n na 2.6 kW na 2.25 kW
Multitank
rack
conveyor
dish
machine, low Sanitatio
temp Elec n na 2.0 kW na 2.0 kW
Single-tank
rack
conveyor
dish
machine, Sanitatio
high temp Elec n na 2.0 kW na 1.5 kW
Single-tank
rack
conveyor
dish
machine, low Sanitatio
temp Elec n na 1.6 kW na 1.5 kW
Undercounter
dish
machine, Sanitatio
high temp Elec n na 0.9 kW na 0.5 kW
Undercounter
dish
machine, low Sanitatio
temp Elec n na 0.5 kW na 0.5 kW
The energy efficiency, idle energy rates, and water use requirements, where applicable, are based on
the following test methods:
ASTM F1275 Standard Test Method for Performance of Griddles
ASTM F1361 Standard Test Method for Performance of Open Deep Fat Fryers
ASTM F1484 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Steam Cookers
ASTM F1496 Standard Test Method for Performance of Convection Ovens
ASTM F1521 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Range Tops
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 ASTM F1605 Standard Test Method for Performance of Double-Sided Griddles
ASTM F1639 Standard Test Method for Performance of Combination Ovens
ASTM F1695 Standard Test Method for Performance of Underfired Broilers
ASTM F1696 Standard Test Method for Energy Performance of Single-Rack Hot Water Sanitizing,
ASTM Door-Type Commercial Dishwashing Machines
ASTM F1704 Standard Test Method for Capture and Containment Performance of Commercial Kitchen
Exhaust Ventilation Systems
ASTM F1817 Standard Test Method for Performance of Conveyor Ovens
ASTM F1920 Standard Test Method for Energy Performance of Rack Conveyor, Hot Water Sanitizing,
Commercial Dishwashing Machines
ASTM F2093 Standard Test Method for Performance of Rack Ovens
ASTM F2140 Standard Test Method for Performance of Hot Food Holding Cabinets
ASTM F2144 Standard Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers
ASTM F2324 Standard Test Method for Prerinse Spray Valves
ASTM F2380 Standard Test Method for Performance of Conveyor Toasters
ARI 810-2007: Performance Rating of Automatic Commercial Ice Makers
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 72–2005: Method of Testing Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers with
temperature setpoints at 38°F (3°C) for mediumtemp refrigerators, -18°C for low-temp freezers,
and -26°C for ice cream freezers.

Table 2. Supermarket refrigeration prescriptive measures and baseline for energy cost budget

Baseline for energy

Item Attribute Prescriptive measure modeling path
Commercial Energy Use Limits ASHRAE 90.1-2010 ASHRAE 90.1-2010
Refrigerator Addendum g. Table 6.8.1L Addendum g. Table 6.8.1L
and Freezers
Commercial Energy Use Limits ASHRAE 90.1-2010 ASHRAE 90.1-2010
Refrigeration Addendum g. Table Addendum g. Table
Equipment 6.8.1M 6.8.1M

Table 3. Walk-in coolers and freezers prescriptive measures and baseline for energy cost budget

Baseline for energy

Item Attribute Prescriptive measure modeling path
Envelope Freezer insulation R-46 R-36
Cooler insulation R-36 R-20
Automatic closer doors Yes No
High-efficiency low- or no- 40W/ft (130W/m) of door 40W/ft (130W/m) of door
heat reach-in doors frame (low temperature), frame (low temperature),
17W/ft (55W/m) of door 17W/ft (55W/m) of door
frame (medium frame (medium
temperature) temperature)
Evaporator Evaporator fan motor and Shaded pole and split Constant-speed fan
control phase motors prohibited;
use PSC or EMC motors
Hot gas defrost No electric defrosting. Electric defrosting
Condenser Air-cooled condenser fan Shaded pole and split Cycling one-speed fan
motor and control phase motors prohibited;
use PSC or EMC motors;
add condenser fan
controllers

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 Air Cooled condenser Floating head pressure 10°F (-12°C) to 15°F
design approach controls or ambient (-9°C) dependent on
subcooling suction temperature
Lighting Lighting power density 0.6 W/sq.ft. 0.6 W/sq.ft.
(W/sq.ft.) (6.5 W/sq. meter) (6.5 W/sq. meter)

Commercial Energy Use Limits N/A Use an Exceptional

Refrigerator Calculation Method if
and Freezers attempting to take savings
Commercial Energy Use Limits N/A Use an Exceptional
Refrigerator Calculation Method if
and Freezers attempting to take savings

Table 4. Commercial kitchen ventilation prescriptive measures and baseline for energy cost budget

Strategies Prescriptive measure Baseline

Kitchen hood control ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Section ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Section
6.5.7.1, except that Section 6.5.7.1 and Section G3.1.1
6.5.7.1.3 and Section 6.5.7.1.4 Exception (d) where applicable
shall apply if the total kitchen
exhaust airflow rate exceeds
2,000 cfm (960 L/s) (as
opposed to 5,000 cfm (2,400
L/s) noted in the ASHRAE
90.1-2010 requirements)

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