City of Jacksonville - Sustainable Building Program Ordinance

July 15, 2024

Summary

Chapter 327 of the Jacksonville Ordinance Code establishes the Sustainable Building Program for Jacksonville. The Sustainable Building Program mandates that all public buildings be certified by one of the following three standards (Sustainable Development Certification):

LEED
Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes
Florida Green Building Coalition

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Local
Category:	Regulatory Policy
State:	Florida
Incentive Type:	Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Web Site:	https://www.municode.com/library/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVIIICOREBUCO_CH327SUBUPR
Administrator:	Jacksonville City Council
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
Green Building Requirement:	Sustainable Development Certification is required for all public buildings.

Authorities

Name:

CIty of Jacksonville Municipal Code Chapter 327

Contact

Name:	Jacksonville City Council
Address:
Phone:	(904) 630-2489

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.