Building & Development Design Policy


Plano will implement energy efficient building codes and make sustainable investments to new and existing facilities to reduce energy consumption, improve air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


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Actions

BDD1
Annually review the Facility Policies and Procedures to incorporate new building efficiency measures as feasible.
In Progress
BDD2
Create a policy requiring any public-private project that includes a development agreement to apply sustainable construction standards, as appropriate, to the project.
In Progress
BDD3
Review development and building regulations every three years to ensure provisions for the efficient use of natural resources and promote environmental quality.
On Track
BDD4
Promote buildings and projects that are environmentally friendly and educate the public about the health and environmental benefits of green buildings.
In Progress
BDD5
Ensure timely adoption of building codes as established by the International Code Council.
Complete
BDD6
Create a building incentive program for new development and redevelopment projects to incorporate sustainable design elements such as: solar energy; natural lighting; reflective roofs or green roofs; low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) materials and ventilation; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) energy performance and efficiency systems; on-site renewable energy; waste minimization; and water reclamation and conservation.
Pending
BDD7
Create regulations for sustainable building and site planning practices such as tree preservation, reduced impervious coverage, and green infrastructure.
Pending


View a table of all of the Comprehensive Plan's actions here.


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