New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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17.5.C.1 Whole Building Sustainability Public Benefit Formula

a.  Provision of a recognized green building certification, such as LEED Gold level (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), Home Energy Rating System, Enterprise Green Communities, National Green Building Standard, Energy Star for Buildings Program, Net-Zero Energy Building, or another similar certification approved by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits: Six percent (6%) increase in FAR

b.  Provision of a recognized green building certification, such as LEED Gold level (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), Home Energy Rating System, Enterprise Green Communities, National Green Building Standard, Energy Star for Buildings Program, Net-Zero Energy Building, or another similar certification approved by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits: Fifteen percent (15%) increase in FAR