Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2021 09 08

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ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH AMENDMENTS AND REPEALING CHAPTER 15.60 OF THE LOUSIVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE PRESCRIPTIVE ENERGY CODE AND DESIGN CRITERIA AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 17.20.170 CONCERNING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted from time to time certain building and construction standards; and WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare to adopt by reference thereto the updated editions of the above -referenced codes; and WHEREAS, the City of Louisville remains committed to its adopted goals to reduce energy consumption, increase clean energy sources, and support the transition to a low -carbon community as outlined in the Sustainability Action Plan and Resolution 25 Series 19 A Resolution Setting Clean Energy and Carbon Reduction Goals; and WHEREAS, reducing building energy consumption is an effective strategy to reduce community -wide energy consumption and increase long-term cost savings for residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to add requirements for solar readiness, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and building electrification to build a more resilient building stock and support future building and transportation electrification efforts pursued by residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after proper notice as required by law, has held a public hearing on this ordinance providing for the adoption of said codes; and WHEREAS, the updated editions of the above -referenced codes have been submitted to the City Council in writing and the City Council has determined that such codes should be adopted as herein set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1. Chapter 15.18 of the Louisville Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows: