§ 7.1.2. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

COMMERCIAL PROGRAM - The Commercial Rating is applicable to projects which do not qualify for the Multi-Family or Single Family ratings.

CONDITIONAL APPROVAL - Approval by GBP Staff, based on contents of construction documentation and necessary supporting evidence, prior to building plan review. For projects in which GBP Star Rating is required, Conditional Approval is a required submittal as part of the Building Permit Application. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL under this section shall not be deemed or construed to constitute approval of any building or other permit required pursuant to other applicable provisions of this manual and any other ordinances of the city.

DENIED - The requirements for conditional approval or final approval have not been met and the development shall not receive a Green Building Program Star Rating.

GREEN BUILDING - (AEGB) RATING TOOL - The applicable tool utilized by the Green Building Program to determine the correct Star Rating for a project or development.

GREEN BUILDING - REPRESENTATIVE (AEGB Rep) - The Green Building Program staff person who is the main point of contact for use by a Participant.

GREEN BUILDING (AEGB) STAR RATING - Completion of all requirements of AEGB Rating Tool to achieve a AEGB Star Rating, AND the payment of any applicable fees as specified in Section 7.3.1 of this manual, AND receipt of documentation from AEGB that will include the Project Name, Parties involved, and AEGBP Star Rating achieved.

INCOMPLETE - Approval has been temporarily denied due to missing or incomplete information.

MULTI-FAMILY PROGRAM - The Multifamily Rating is applicable for multifamily and mixed-use developments six stories or less in height above grade. Multifamily and mixed-use developments taller than six stories must use the Commercial Rating. Townhouses (that meet the definition of in the IRC) must use the Single-Family Home Rating. If there are multiple buildings in a development, each building must individually meet AEGB requirements and credits.

PARTICIPANT - The responsible party who represents the owner of a project or development that is involved in any part of the process to achieve a AEGB Star Rating.

SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHAS E - The design phase during which time building orientation, occupied spaces, space functions, and some material choices are made. Schematic Design Phase occurs prior to the development of Construction Documents including specifications.

SINGLE-FAMILY PROGRAM - The Single Family Rating is applicable to detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.