EarthCraft Communities Point Submittal
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Site Selection (SS)
Water Management (WM)
Planning and Design (PD)
Preservation of Landscape (PL)
Community Engagement(CE)
Green Building (GB)
Innovation (IV)
SS Please select the point that you are tracking on this form:
SS 0.1/SS 0.2 Protect Floodplains
SS 1.0 Previously Developed Site
SS 1.1 Brownfield Redevelopment
SS 1.2 Greyfield Development
SS 1.3 Infill Location
SS 1.4 Activity Center Location
SS 1.5 Jobs and Housing Balance
SS 1.6 Telecommuting Provisions
SS 1.7 Proximity to Bike Path
SS 1.8 Local Bus - Highest Density
SS 1.9 Local Bus - General Proximity
SS 1.10 Rail and Rapid Transportation- Highest Density
SS 1.11 Rail and Rapid Transportation- General Proximity
SS 1.12 Community Carpool
SS 1.13 Subsidized Transit Passes
SS 1.14 Community Operated Transit
SS 1.15 Car Share Account
SS 1.16 Community Bike Rental
SS 1.17 Recycling Pick-Up
WM Please select the point that you are tracking on this form:
WM 0.1 Erosion and Sedimentation Control
WM 0.2 Stormwater Management
WM 0.3 Appropriate Wastewater Treatment
WM 0.4 Common Area Water Conservation
WM 0.5 Protect Steep Slopes
WM 1.0 Mulch on Site
WM 1.1 Construction Phasing
WM 1.2 Advanced Stormwater Quality
WM 1.3 Enhanced Turbidity Monitoring and Performance
WM 1.4 Common Area Water Conservation
WM 1.5 Private Lot Watering Restrictions
WM 1.6 Alternative Wastewater Treatment - 20%
WM 1.7 Runoff Volume Reduction
WM 1.8 Water Conservation - Infrastructure for Building Use
PD Please select point that you are tracking on this form:
PD 0.1 Site Analysis Packet
PD 0.2 Design Charrette
PD 0.3 Density
PD 0.4 Bicycle Accomodations
PD 0.5 Connectivity and Viewshed Buffers
PD 0.6 Pedestrian Accomodations
PD 1.0 Primary Entryways
PD 1.1 Minimize Building Setbacks
PD 1.2 Pedestrian-Scaled Lighting
PD 1.3 Solar Orientation
PD 1.4 Recreational Paths
PD 1.5 Universal Design
PD 1.6 Enhanced Bicycle Accomodations
PD 1.7 Traffic Calming Design
PD 1.8 Off-Site Street Improvements
PD 1.9 Street Trees
PD 1.10 Density
PD 1.11 Mixed Use
PD 1.12 Mixed Income Community
PD 1.13 Housing Type Diversity
PD 1.14 Preservation of Historic Structures
PD 1.15 Street Width Reduction Verification
PD 1.16 Preferred Parking
PD 1.17 Public Parking- Reduce Below Local Minimum
PD 1.18 Private Parking Reduction
PL Please select the point that you are tracking on this form:
PL 0.1 Critical Habitat Protection
PL 0.2 Preserve Riparian Buffers
PL 0.3 Minimize Wetland Impact
PL 0.4 Native Landscaping
PL 1.0 Wetland Preservation
PL 1.1, 1.2 Greenspace
PL 1.3, 1.4 Open Space
PL 1.5 Greenspace and Habitat Restoration
PL 1.6 Access to Fresh Food
PL 1.7 Utility Installation
PL 1.8 Organic Landscape Installation and Management
PL 1.9 Offsite Greenspace Preservation
PL 1.10 Preservation of Trees
PL 1.11 Tree Transplanting
PL 1.12 Design Around Trees
CE Please select the point that you are tracking on this form:
CE 0.1 Community Participation
CE 0.2 Operations and Management
CE 0.3 Neighborhood Association
CE 0.4 Resident Education
CE 1.0 Community Charrette
CE 1.1 Ongoing Community Engagement
CE 1.2 Environmental Signage
CE 1.3 Government Education
CE 1.4 Community Recycling
CE 1.5 Community Composting
CE 1.6 Landscape Material Composting
GB Please select the point that you are tracking on this form:
GB 0.1 EarthCraft Builder Training
GB 0.2 Property Management/Realtor Training
GB 0.3 EarthCraft Construction
GB 0.4 Commercial Green Building Certification
GB 1.1 Additional Commercial Green Building Certification
GB 1.2 Adaptive Reuse
GB 1.3 EarthCraft Renovation of Historic Structures
GB 1.4 Renovation of Existing Commercial
GB 1.5 District Heating/Cooling
GB 1.6 Renewable Electric Generation
GB 1.7 Alternative Thermal Production
GB 1.8 Efficient Exterior Lighting
GB 1.9 Clean Emissions Protocol for Heavy Equipment
IV Innovation Point
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Upload SS 0.1/SS 0.2 Protect Floodplains Verification
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Most recent FEMA, state or local flood map. Clearly indicate location of property lines.
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Upload SS 1.0 Previously Developed Site Verification
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Impervious Area Calculations
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Aerial photograph indicating the site boundary
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Upload SS 1.1 Brownfield Redevelopment Verification
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Copy of Phase II assessment results
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Voluntary cleanup program compliance documentation
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Letter confirming government designation as a brownfield
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Upload SS 1.2 Greyfield Development Verification
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Narrative indicating how the site meets the above definition of a greyfield
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Aerial photograph indicating the previously developed site and the property boundaries
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Upload SS 1.3 Infill Location Verification
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Aerial photograph clearly identifying adjacent and surrounding properties and their status as previously developed
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Upload SS 1.4 Activity Center Location Verification
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Electronic link to regional growth plans or other documentation that clearly defines the area as an activity center location
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A narrative briefly describing the activity center location and how the development will promote the goals of this location
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Upload SS 1.5 Jobs and Housing Balance Verification
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Submit the number of projected residential housing units created by the development and the number of existing jobs and housing units in the area
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Submit the final build-out number
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Upload SS 1.6 Telecommuting Provisions Verification
Utility plan or other appropriate documentation clearly indicating provision for Internet services or letter of availability
Conceptual site plan indicating planned number of live/work units as allowed by zoning
Final construction documents or other controlling documentation indicating number of live/work to be constructed
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Utility plan or other appropriate documentation clearly indicating provision for Internet services or letter of availability
Conceptual site plan indicating planned number of units with home office provisions
Final architectural floor plans for the home office units that indicate the dedicated areas and their unique design features
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Upload SS 1.7 Proximity to Bike Path Verification
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Conceptual site plan and/or aerial clearly indicating the boundary of the planned area of highest density, the location of the existing or planned bike path
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Documentation from the appropriate agency or organization verifying the layout and funding for the future path
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Signage plan indicating directional signage placement
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Upload SS 1.8 Local Bus- Highest Density Verification
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Conceptual site plan and/or aerial clearly indicating the boundary of the planned area of highest density, the existing or proposed bus stop and the walkable distance route(s)
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Documentation from the relevant transit authority or local government entity verifying secured funding and future placement of bus stop
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Upload SS 1.9 Local Bus - General Proximity Verification
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Conceptual site plan and/or aerial map clearly indicating the walkable distance route(s) between the development footprint and the location of the bus stop
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Documentation from the relevant transit authority or local government entity verifying secured funding and future placement of the bus stop
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Upload SS 1.10 Rail and Rapid Transportation- Highest Density Verification
Conceptual site plan and/or aerial clearly indicating the boundary of the planned area of highest density, the existing or proposed station and the walkable distance route(s)
Documentation from the relevant transit authority or local government entity verifying secured funding and future placement of the station
Inspection by an ECC Technical Advisor
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Map obtained from Center for Neighborhood Technology indicating location of project.
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Upload SS 1.11 Rail and Rapid Transportation- General Proximity Verification
Conceptual site plan and aerial map indicating the existing or planned location of the transit stop and the boundary of the development footprint
Documentation from the relevant transit authority or local government entity verifying secured funding and future placement of the transit stop
Inspection by an ECC Technical Advisor
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Map obtained from Center for Neighborhood Technology indicating location of project
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Upload SS 1.12 Community Carpool Verification
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Copy of management protocol
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Narrative identifying the management entity
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Upload SS 1.13 Subsidized Transit Passes Verification
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Homeowners' association or property management protocol which clearly outlines the transit subsidy program
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Documentation of financing structure for the subsidy or credit
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Upload SS 1.14 Community Operated Transit Verification
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Narrative explaining how the private transit system will be established, managed and funded
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Transportation plan for the project indicating transit stop locations
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Controlling documentation, such as Covenants, Codes & Restrictions, homeowners' association or property management documents mandating the ongoing funding and operation requirements of the community transit service. Or, if using a private transit company, submit the contract with a private transit firm indicating the long-term management and financing mechanisms of the community transit system
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Upload SS 1.15 Car Share Account Verification
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Conceptual site plan clearly indicating parking spaces intended for car share program
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Documentation of account with the car share company
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Funding verification to operate the account for a minimum of one year after ownership is transferred to a homeowners' association or management entity
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Upload SS 1.16 Community Bike Rental Verification
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Narrative indicating how the bike rental program will be established. Include a description of how it will be financed and managed
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Upload SS 1.17 Recycling Pick-Up Verification
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Documentation of the jurisdiction‘s recycling pick-up program
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Upload WM 0.1 Erosion & Sedimentation Control Verification
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Erosion and sedimentation control plan for each phase of development. Plan should include the allowable Total Suspended Solids or NTU levels, turbidity testing requirements, the project‘s planned strategies for turbidity testing and the name of the environmental firm responsible for turbidity testing.
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Electronic link (in the narrative box of the worksheet) or electronic copy of the state or local Erosion and Sedimentation Manual.
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Narrative describing the preliminary erosion and sedimentation meeting, including team members in attendance, location and date.
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Provide name(s) and phone number(s) for personnel responsible for erosion and sedimentation control performance on site.
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Provide the name and telephone number for the agency responsible for erosion and sedimentation control inspections.
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Upload WM 0.2 Stormwater Management Verification
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Narrative addressing how each element in this requirement is addressed in the stormwater management plan.
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Submit a site plan clearly indicating type and location of LID BMPs used.
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Letter from the project‘s civil engineer indicating that the stormwater management plan is designed to achieve all elements of this requirement.
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Copy of the property management documents or CCRs indicating installation directions and funding for the stormwater inlet stencils (If not applied by developer/owner).
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Upload WM 0.3 Appropriate Wastewater Treatment Verification
Submit letter of availability from municipality or utility provider.
If constructing an alternative system on site, submit: 1) Narrative describing the planned alternative wastewater treatment system. 2) Wastewater infrastructure plan.
Evidence of a contract with a qualified maintenance company.
Verification of funding.
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Evidence of municipal dedication or maintenance agreement.
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Upload WM 0.4 Common Area Water Conservation Verification
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Calculation of the baseline and the design case to show reduction percentage.
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Landscape plan showing the planting schedule and irrigation system.
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Controlling documents, such as land lease referencing design guidelines, deed restrictions or regulating plan.
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Upload WM 0.5 Protect Steep Slopes Verification
Grading and layout plan clearly indicating all critical slope areas and 75-foot buffers with appropriate protection fencing.
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Calculation indicating: 1) The total acreage of the site with critical slope areas. 2) The total acreage of critical slope areas that will be protected from construction activity.
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Controlling documents, such as land lease referencing design guidelines, deed restrictions or regulating plan.
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Upload WM 1.0 Mulch on Site Verification
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Erosion and sedimentation control plans that clearly specify on-site grinding and use of organic materials.
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Upload WM 1.1 Construction Phasing Verification
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Grading plan clearly indicating phased development.
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Upload WM 1.2 Advanced Stormwater Quality Verification
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Stormwater management plan.
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Verification letter from the project‘s civil engineer indicating that the stormwater management plan is designed to achieve the above percentages for stormwater quality.
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Upload WM 1.3 Enhanced Turbidity Monitoring and Performance Verification
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Name of the firm responsible for turbidity testing.
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All turbidity tests requested by the ECC Technical Advisor. An ECC TA may request most recent test results at any stage during the certification process and construction activity.
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Upload WM 1.4 Common Area Water Conservation Verification
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Calculation of the baseline and the design case to show reduction percentage.
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Landscape plan showing the planting schedule and irrigation system.
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Upload WM 1.5 Private Lot Watering Restrictions Verification
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Narrative describing strategies for eliminating potable water use in private yard irrigation.
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Controlling documents, such as builder contracts.
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Upload WM 1.6 Alternative Wastewater Treatment - 20% Verification
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Narrative describing the alternative wastewater treatment system.
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Evidence of a contract with a qualified maintenance company.
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Wastewater infrastructure plan.
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Verification of funding.
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Upload WM 1.7 Runoff Volume Reduction Verification
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Stormwater management plans.
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Hydrology study, including infiltration calculations and selected infiltration BMPs.
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Post-construction BMP maintenance schedule for incorporation into community maintenance covenants or other controlling documents.
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This schedule must include anticipated costs of maintenance cycle for inclusion in operational budgets for homeowners' association or other appropriate entities.
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Upload WM 1.8 Water Conservation- Infrastructure for Building Use Verification
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Site-specific final utility plans clearly indicating stub outs of alternative infrastructure.
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Calculation of total building water taps/lots on site and total number of building lots provided with alternative water infrastructure.
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Final architectural plans or letter from architect of register clearly indicating the buildings that have been designed and constructed with the alternative infrastructure.
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Upload PD 0.1 Site Analysis Packet Verification
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Each site analysis requirement. All maps should be 1inch = 60ft scale minimum. Include 1) aerial and description of land uses 2) historic, cultural and archaeological resources 3) topography and slope analysis 4) hydrology report 5) tree survey 6) vegetative coverage survey 7) soil series 8) sensitive wildlife habitat mapping 9) viewshed analysis 10) solar access analysis 11) prevailing wind patterns
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Upload PD 0.2 Design Charrette Verification
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Narrative that includes the date, time, list of attendees and a report including - at a minimum - 1) notes and next steps for completing EarthCraft Communities credits and requirements 2) site development and planning issues with graphics and photos of the site 3) a schedule to continue the integrated design collaboration throughout the entire development process- this should indicate how and when additional collaborative meetings will take place.
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Upload PD 0.3 Density Verification
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Calculation of Residential and Non Residential Density based on the permitted site plan and final construction documents.
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Upload PD 0.4 Bicycle Accommodations Verification
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Permitted site plan with details of bicycle accommodations.
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Signage plan clearly indicating location of street signs.
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Upload PD 0.5 Connectivity and Viewshed Buffers Verification
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Conceptual site plan clearly indicating buffers, road and pedestrian networks, and the distance between each external connection.
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Permitted site plan clearly indicating road and pedestrian networks and easements for future road construction, if required.
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Upload PD 0.6 Pedestrian Accomodations Verification
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Conceptual site plan detailing all design elements outlined within pedestrian accommodations.
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Construction documents, such as a signage plan, landscape plan and/or street lighting/street furniture details.
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Circulation study.
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Upload PD 1.0 Primary Entryways Verification
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Conceptual plans clearly indicating entryways considered primary by the project and all other entryways planned for the project.
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Design guidelines or regulating plan.
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Calculation of number of primary entryways onto a public space vs. total primary entryways based on the final construction documents.
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Upload PD 1.1 Minimize Building Setbacks Verification
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Permitted site plan indicating the setbacks from the street or public right of way for each building.
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Calculation indicating: 1) total linear feet of building frontage in the project 2) linear feet of building frontage within 25-ft of street or public right of way.
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Upload PD 1.2 Pedestrian-Scaled Lighting Verification
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Construction documents clearly outlining the location of exterior lighting and specification for lights.
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Upload PD 1.3 Solar Orientation Verification
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Diagram of lots clearly indicating buildable area location and size and their status as a qualifying lot.
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Upload PD 1.4 Recreational Paths Verification
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Conceptual site plan identifying recreation paths and their stub outs to connect to off-street multiuse paths.
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Approved site plan identifying recreation paths.
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Upload PD 1.5 Universal Design Verification
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Construction documents such as street details, transportation plans etc, clearly identifying the location and specification of universal accommodations such as audible signals, ramps, etc.
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Design guidelines or regulating plan directing the design of dwelling units; or architectural drawings of the universal units or letter from the architect of register confirming the units are designed to for universal access.
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Upload PD 1.6 Enhanced Bicycle Accommodations Verification
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Conceptual site plan identifying the location of bike lanes and/or bike provisions.
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Regulating plan, design guidelines or other suitable instruments.
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Upload PD 1.7 Traffic Calming Verification
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Conceptual site plan identifying the location of traffic calming measures.
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Construction documents, including relevant design specifications.
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Upload PD 1.8 Off-Site Street Improvements Verification
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Narrative describing the partners, planned improvements, timeline, and project's role and responsibilities.
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Documentation of financing structure. This can be explained in the narrative or additional reports submitted as needed.
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Upload PD 1.9 Street Trees Verification
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Landscaping plan clearly indicating tree wells or strip dimensions, tree specifications, and street lengths.
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Letter from the project's landscape architect indicating that the requirements of the credit have been achieved.
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Upload PD 1.10 Density Verification
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Calculation of Residential and Non Residential Density based on the permitted site plan and final construction documents.
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Upload PD 1.11 Mixed Use Verification
For projects seeking credit for off-site mixed uses: 1) Provide conceptual site plan indicating the proposed area of highest residential density.
For projects seeking credit for mixed uses on site: 1) Provide conceptual site plan indicating the proposed area of highest residential density and the location and square footages of all planned on-site non-residential uses. 3) Provide controlling documents such as a signed lease agreement for distinct use credit.
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Upload PD 1.12 Mixed Income Community Verification
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Documentation of the price points of surrounding units and their correlative area median income (AMI)
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Documentation of price points of units in the project and their correlative area median income (AMI). Price points within the project are based on final build out numbers or a controlling instrument.
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Upload PD 1.13 Housing Type Diversity Verification
Permitted site plan clearly indicating housing types and their associated areas as outlined in this criteria.
Calculation of densities for each housing type.
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Controlling documents limiting the unit size if applicable (i.e., restrictive covenants).
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Upload PD 1.14 Preservation of Historic Structures Verification
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Copy of the register listing for historic designation.
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Upload PD 1.15 Street Width Reduction Verification
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Calculation clearly communicating the street width reduction.
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Final construction documents identifying street widths of all internal streets.
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Upload PD 1.16 Preferred Parking Verification
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Signage plan designating the location and type of preferred parking spaces.
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Construction documents designating the location and type of preferred parking spaces.
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Upload PD 1.17 Public Parking Reduction Verification
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Calculation of the total number of off-street parking spaces required by code and the total number of off-street spaces provided by the project.
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Permitted site plan with a parking plan that clearly indicates the number of off-street parking spaces provided for each use on-site.
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Upload PD 1.18 Private Parking Reduction Verification
Permitted site plan identifying proposed private parking alleys.
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Construction documents clearly indicating private parking alleys.
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Calculation of the percentage of single family detached homes and townhomes served by alleys, shared driveways or remote parking.
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Upload PL 0.1 Critical Habitat Protection Verification
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Habitat Conservation Plan per the Endangered Species Act.
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Controlling documents verifying permanent protection of the habitat and buffer.
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Upload PL 0.2 Preserve Riparian Buffers Verification
Narrative indicating the intended strategy for preserving and restoring the buffer
If restoration or any activity must occur within the buffer: Submit a plan created by a qualified biologist, environmental agency, professionaly landscape architect or professional engineer explaining the reasons and methods of mitigation for any disturbance to the riparian buffer, and plans for buffer restoration if previously impaired
Permitted site plan which clearly indicates buffer protection.
Construction documents containing a protection plan as part of the erosion control plan as part of the erosion control plan, dictating that appropriate barriers must be installed prior to ALL land development activities
Controlling documents (conservation easement, deed restriction or local ordinances) clearly addressing all buffer areas in permanent protection
For stream crossings: narrative indicating the planned strategies for meeting the requirement. Include an explanation of how stream crossings were minimized in the design of the community, wherein they exist and how they meet the aforementioned criteria.
For stream crossings: permitted site plan that indicates the stream crossing location and specifications
For marinas: if choosing a local Clean Marina Program, provide a narrative describing how the program is equivalent to the UGA program, and provide an electronic copy of program requirements
For marinas: Narrative or registration material indicating the project has engaged with the Clean Marina Program or local equivalent.
For marinas: Proof of Clean Marina Program or local certification
For docks: narrative indicating how the project's docking facility management plan meets the Department of Natural Recources requirements.
For docks: conceptual site plan that indicates the location of all docking facilities
for docks: construction documents that contain a docking facility management plan.
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Upload PL 0.3 Minimize Wetland Impact Verification
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Wetland Delineation Map
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Grading plans or erosion and sedimentation control plans clearly identifying protection fencing around all wetlands and buffers
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Narrative explaining why wetlands must be disturbed
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If the project is mitigating off-site, provide a map that indicates the mitigated area is within the same watershed
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If the project is working with a land trust or migation bank, provide proof of mitigation credit purchase.
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Upload PL 0.4 Native Landscaping Verification
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Construction documents, including planting plans, which clearly specify native or regionallyadaptive species only.
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Invasive species list from local guidelines.
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Controlling documents such as property management OR homeowner association documents clearly requiring any future landscaping to be native or regionally adaptive.
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Upload PL 1.0 Wetland Preservation Verification
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Wetland delineation map.
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Grading plans or erosion and sedimentation control plans clearly identifying protection fencing around all wetlands and buffers.
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Upload PL 1.1, 1.2 Greenspace Verification
For Offsite greenspace: Aerial photo clearly indicating property boundary and greenspace in proximity to project. Size and distance should be clearly marked.
For offsite greenspace: Narrative indicating the ownership and management entity of these greenspaces.
For offsite greenspace: Documentation as needed that indicates preservation in permanent conservation easement or other legal conditions.
For onsite greenspace: Permitted site plan clearly indicating the greenspace areas.
For onsite greenspace: Construction documents that contain a protection plan for areas NOT to be cleared. Plan must dictate that an appropriate barrier (orange tree protection fence, wire-backed silt fence, etc.) must be installed PRIOR to tree clearing activities.
For onsite greenspace: Controlling documents, such as conservation easements, indicating permanent protection of greenspace areas.
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Upload PL 1.3, 1.4 Open Space Verification
For off-site open space: Aerial photo/permitted site plan clearly indicating the area of highest density, the location of the offsite open space and its entryway and the walkable distance route.
For off-site open space: Documentation as needed indicating the preservation of the openspace via permanent conservation easement or other legal conditions.
For on-site open space: Permitted site plan clearly indicating the size of the onsite openspace
For on-site open space: Documentation as needed indicating the preservation of the openspace via permanent conservation easement or other legal conditions.
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Upload PL 1.5 Greenspace and Habitat Restoration Verification
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Restoration Plan prepared by a qualified biologist or registered landscape architect.
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If plan references specific requirements for buffers, protection areas or construction methodologies, integrate requirements into conceptual drawings and submit permitted site plan clearly indicating areas for preservation.
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Submit construction documents which clearly follow the recommendations of the Restoration Plan.
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Upload PL 1.6 Access to Fresh Food Verification
Narrative describing how the farm will be developed, operated and managed.
Permitted site plan indicating location and size of the farm or garden area.
Controlling documents, such as an easement document or deed restriction, indicating the permanent preservation of land.
Controlling documents, such as Property Management documents or HOA documents, reflecting the maintenance of the garden area.
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Narrative describing how the CSA program is structured.
Contract with CSA or HOA/Property Management documents ensuring the benefit is funded for required time period.
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Area map indicating the location of the neighborhood farmers market and the linear distances and/or walkable routes. Include a scale on the map.
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Upload PL 1.7 Utility Installation Verification
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Narrative indicating intent and strategy. Specifically explain which utilities are expected to participate.
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Construction documents.
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Upload PL 1.8 Organic Landscape Installation and Management Verification
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Construction documents specifying the use of organic fertilizers for landscape installation.
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Landscape management documents or similar controlling document specifying organic management strategies.
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Upload PL 1.9 Offsite Greenspace Preservation Verification
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Registration documents that confirm purchase of TDRs, conservation easements or other instruments verifying donation of land to municipality.
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Upload PL 1.10 Preservation of Trees Verification
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Tree survey which clearly indicates the size, species and cultural significance of trees as outlined in the tree preservation organizations.
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Construction documents including a Tree Preservation Plan. This plan should include tree protection details. This plan may be part of the grading plans.
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Supporting documentation from a relevant tree preservation organization (American Forest, Georgia Urban Forestry Council, etc.) that indicates program participation.
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Upload PL 1.11 Tree Transplanting Verification
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Narrative that includes the name of the arborist or landscape architect developing the transplanting program.
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Transplanting plans.
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Controlling document ensuring maintenance protocol for tree plantings are followed.
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Upload PL 1.12 Design Around Trees Verification
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Tree survey identifying all trees of eight-inch diameter at breast height (DBH) measurement or greater.
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Grading plans clearly indicating tree protection fencing.
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Upload CE 0.1 Community Participation Verification
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Copy of the invitations sent out to the community.
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Narrative describing the location, date and topics discussed.
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Sign-in sheet from the community meeting.
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Upload CE 0.2 Operations & Management Verification
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Controlling documents that directly address the maintenance of amenities and features that contribute to ECC certification.
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Upload CE 0.3 Neighborhood Association Verification
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Verification documents indicating the formation of this association and bylaws establishing an environmental coordinator position.
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Upload CE 0.4 Resident Education Verification
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Narrative describing the program that includes information about the persons who will provide the resident education and how the project is ensuring the resident education protocol will be followed (agreement with property management company, realtor agreements, etc)
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Copy of the homeowners and/or renters manuals clearly educating residents about the unique green features of their community and unit.
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Upload CE 1.0 Community Charrette Verification
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Copy of the invitations sent out to the community.
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Narrative describing the location, date and topics discussed/conclusions reached.
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Sign-in sheet from the community meeting.
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Upload CE 1.1 Ongoing Community Engagement Verification
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Narrative describing the location of the input box or online presence.
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List of committee members.
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Sign in sheets from all meetings.
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Upload CE 1.2 Environmental Signage Verification
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Construction documents including a Signage Plan indicating the proposed location and text of the educational signs.
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Upload CE 1.3 Government Education Verification
Electronic copy or link to existing ordinance(s) from which the project is requesting a variance.
Narrative including the name of the ECC requirement or credit directly relating to the ordinance.
Agenda(s) & Meeting minutes clearly indicating the request was discussed at a governmental meeting and/or written correspondence from governmental officials describing how they intend to handle the request for code change, barriers to the change, reasons for engaging the issue or not, etc.
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Narrative including the name of the ECC requirement or credit directly relating to the ordinance.
Electronic copy or link to the new ordinance(s).
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Upload CE 1.4 Community Recycling Verification
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Narrative describing what is currently provided by municipally-provided recycling pick-up service, what services will be contracted for the community, where containers will be located and how the service contract will be maintained. Additional documentation of ongoing funding mechanism may be requested by ECC Technical Advisor.
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Contract or other verification document that the recycling service will be/is provided to the community.
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Upload CE 1.5 Community Composting Verification
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Permitted site plan clearly indicating the location of the composting facility.
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Upload CE 1.6 Landscape Material Composting Verification
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Permitted site plan clearly indicating the proposed location of the composting facility.
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Upload GB 0.1 EarthCraft Builder Training Verification
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Verify contract with Southface or an approved entity for provision of an ECH training.
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Upload GB 0.2 Property Management/Realtor Training Verification
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Signed contract for property management OR realtor training course.
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Upload GB 0.3 EarthCraft Construction Verification
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Copy of the section of builder agreements specifying the requirement to certify EarthCraft. This section can take the form of an addendum to lot purchase contracts.
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The list of EarthCraft builders contracted for the development.
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Upload GB 0.4 Commercial Green Building Certification Verification
Copy of a sale or lease agreement specifying the commercial structure to certify under an approved green building program. This section can take the form of an addendum to lot purchase contracts.
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Green building registration letter or contract.
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Upload GB 1.1 Additional Commercial Green Building Certification Verification
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Calculation of total commercial square footage.
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Copy of sale or lease agreement that specifies the commercial structures to certify under an approved green building program. This section can take the form of an addendum to lot purchase contract.
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Upload GB 1.2 Adaptive Reuse Verification
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Permitted site plan clearly indicating the buildings renovated and kept on-site.
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Upload GB 1.3 EarthCraft Renovation of Historic Structures Verification
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Copy of the section of builder agreements specifying the requirement to certify the structure(s) as EarthCraft. This section can take the form of an addendum to lot purchase contracts.
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Upload GB 1.4 Renovation of Existing Commercial Verification
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Signed scope of work for Energy Code upgrades.
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Energy Audit Report.
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Narrative of pursued recommendations.
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Upload GB 1.5 District Heating/Cooling Verification
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Calculation of the total conditioned building square footage for all structures within the project and total conditioned building square footage served by the district system.
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Upload GB 1.6 Renewable Electric Generation Verification
Narrative describing the renewable energy system to be installed.
Calculation of projected energy use for all structures within the project and amount of electric energy that will be produced by the renewable energy system.
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Upload GB 1.7 Alternative Thermal Production Verification
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Narrative describing the type of system to be installed and the units/buildings expected to be served.
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Calculation of the expected total annual output of the central heating and cooling plan in BTUs.
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Calculation of the total annual output percentage that will be provided by solar or combined heat and power.
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Utility installation plans and construction documents detailing the district energy plan and sources of alternative energy.
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Calculation of actual total annual output of the plant in BTUs and percentage provided by solar or combined heat and power.
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Upload GB 1.8 Efficient Exterior Lighting Verification
Final construction documents detailing the efficient/renewable exterior lighting plan.
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Upload GB 1.9 Clean Emissions Protocol for Heavy Equipment Verification
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Copy of the executed agreement with sub-contractors indicating the use of efficient equipment. Detail the verified technologies and practices that achieve National Clean Diesel Campaign standards.
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Upload IV Innovation Point Verification
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Verification materials as discussed with the EarthCraft Communities Technical Advisor
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