Adopting a Sustainable Building Ordinance: Finalizing Language
This checklist outlines items to consider as leaders and staff finalize ordinance language and begin the introduction of the proposal to elected officials for their consideration. This process is relevant to verify the legality of the proposed language as well as educate elected officials on the content and reach of the language. This process utilizes an integrated approach to the creation of a sustainable building ordinance. A planned, educational introduction to the jurisdiction's elected officials will serve to introduce them to the content of the proposed ordinance, eliminate any misinformation, and help them to understand the holistic nature of sustainable building ordinances.
Created and supported by consensus of stakeholders affected by the relevant issues, and the proposed solution, this process attempts to convey ownership and accountability to the community itself. Dedicated, ongoing effort will be required to coordinate with legal officials as well as create an educational introduction to elected officials representing the jurisdiction.
State law will require review by state or federal officials who will verify the legality of the proposed language and identify any conflicts it may have with existing laws or ordinances.
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