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The Sustainability Performance Metrics

Built Environment

Built Environment

1.A.1

Compact Development: Floor Space Index

Will the Municipal Official Plan Floor Space Index (FSI), Floor Area Ratio, or Units Per Hectare (UPH) requirements be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

1.A.2

Compact Development Persons & Jobs per hectare

Will the plan conform to the following relevant minimum density targets?
Places to Grow - 50 people and jobs/hectare or,
York Region - 70 people and jobs/hectare or,
Targets set within the Municipal Official Plan/Secondary Plan

Mandatory Metric

1.B.1
 

Land Use Diversity Mix: Proximity to Basic Amenities
Please Populate Both Cases

Case 1 - Minimum Target

For residential only and mixed use applications, select the existing, planned or approved amenities that will be within 800m walking distance of 50% or more of the Dwelling Units (DU). For applications that only include ICI projects, select the existing, planned or approved amenities that will be within an 800m walking distance to the application. (2 points awarded per amenity, with a maximum of 3 amenities considered for points).

Up to 6 points (M)

           

Grocery Store/Farmers' Market

 

           

Community/Recreation Centre

 

           

Pharmacy

 

           

Library

 

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Case 2 -Aspirational Target

For residential only and mixed use applications, select the existing, planned or approved amenities that will be within 400m walking distance of 75% or more of the Dwelling Units (DU). For applications that only include ICI projects, select the existing, planned or approved amenities that will be within a 400m walking distance to the application. (2 points awarded per amenity, with a maximum of 3 amenities considered for points).

Up to 6 points (A)

           

Grocery Store/Farmers' Market

 

           

Community/Recreation Centre

 

           

Pharmacy

 

           

Library

 

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.B.2
 

Land Use Diversity Mix: Proximity to Lifestyle Amenities
Please Populate All Cases

Case 1 - Mandatory Requirement

Will all the Municipal Official Plan Requirements be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

Case 1 - Minimum Target

For residential-only and mixed use applications, select the existing, planned or approved amenities that will be within 800m walking distance of 50% or more of the Dwelling Units (DU). For applications that only include ICI projects, select the existing, planned or approved amenities that will be within an 800m walking distance to the application. (1 point is awarded per amenity, with a maximum of 3 amenities considered for points).

Up to 3 points (M)

           

General Retail

 

           

Convenience Store

 

           

Movie Theatre / Arts & Culture Centre

 

           

Coffee Store

 

           

Hair Salon

 

           

Bank

 

           

Place of Worship

 

           

Daycare

 

           

Restaurant/Pub

 

           

Other (Please Specify)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Case 2 -Aspirational Target

For residential-only and mixed use applications, select the existing, planned or approved amenities that will be within 400m walking distance of 75% or more of the Dwelling Units (DU). For applications that only include ICI projects, select the existing, planned or approved amenities that will be within a 400m walking distance to the application. (1 point is awarded per amenity, with a maximum of 3 amenities considered for points).

Up to 3 points (A)

           

General Retail

 

           

Convenience Store

 

           

Movie Theatre / Arts & Culture Centre

 

           

Coffee Store

 

           

Hair Salon

 

           

Bank

 

           

Place of Worship

 

           

Daycare

 

           

Restaurant/Pub

 

           

Other (Please Specify)

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1.C.1

Landscape and Street Tree Planting/Preservation - Urban Tree Diversity

In an urban area, where trees will be planted in a row (i.e. street trees, trees in parks, parking area, etc.), will tree species alternate every two trees, or in accordance with approved municipal standards?

Mandatory Metric

1.C.2

Landscape and Street Tree Planting/Preservation - Maintain Existing Healthy Trees

Are there any trees on site?

Qualifier

Has an Arborist's Report been generated that identifies and evaluates where on-site healthy mature trees will be protected (in-situ or moved) or removed?

Mandatory Metric

When healthy mature trees are removed,(not including streets) are new trees provided on site at a 3:1 ratio to mitigate the lost canopy coverage?

2 points (M)

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Have 75% or more of the healthy mature trees greater than 20cm DBH been preserved in situ on site?

3 points (A)

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1.C.3

Landscape and Street Tree Planting/Preservation - Soil Quantity and Quality

Will Municipal Tree Planting Standards be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

All pits, trenches and/or planting beds within the application will have a topsoil layer greater than 60cm with an organic matter content of 10% to 15 % by dry weight and a pH of 6.0 to 8.0. The subsoil will have a total uncompacted soil depth of 90cm. There will be minimum soil volume of 30m3 per tree.

2 points (M)

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1.C.4

Landscape and Street Tree Planting/Preservation - % Tree Canopy Within Proximity to Building/Pedestrian Infrastructure

Will all Municipal Planting Requirements be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

What percentage of sidewalks will have shade provided by trees within 10 years of development? All trees will be selected from the applicable municipal tree list.

Up to 4 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.D.1

Green Buildings - Building(s) Designed and/or Certified Under an Accredited "Green" Rating System

Are there more than five buildings in this development phase of the applications?

Qualifier

Have all public/government buildings over 500m2 been designed to LEED Silver or equivalent?

Mandatory Metric

How many buildings will be certified by a third party Green Standard?

Up to 2 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

What percentage of buildings will be certified by a third party Green Standards?

Up to 4 points(A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Please Select: Applicable Certification Standards

1.E.1

Site Accessibility - Universal Design

Have 10% of multi-residential units (does not apply to townhouses) been designed to provide a barrier-free path of travel from the suite entrance door to the doorway of at least one bedroom at the same level, and at least one bathroom in accordance with OBC?

Mandatory Metric

What percentage of DUs are designed in accordance with Universal Design and Accessibility guidelines (i.e. ICC/ANSI A117.1 or equivalent) (1 point for 20% and 2 points for 30%)

2 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.E.2

Site Accessibility - Number of Universally Accessible points of Entry to Buildings and Sites

Will 100% of primary entrances be universally accessible (does not apply to low rise residential or townhouses)?

Mandatory Metric

Will 100% of emergency exits be universally accessible?

1 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will 100% of the remaining entries/exits be Accessible?

1 points (A)

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1.F.1

Housing Unit Mix - Design for Life Cycle Housing - Site Plan

Input the percentage of housing types within the application that will fall under the following categories (based on % of Gross Floor Area (GFA). All totals under each category (Ownership, Accomodation, Housing Type) should each add up to 100%.

Up to 7 points (M)

Ownership

Affortable / Low income

Market

Housing Type

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Detached

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Mid / Hi-Rise

Accommodations

Live Work

Secondary Suite

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1 Bedroom/Studo

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Single Detached

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.F.1

Housing Unit Mix - Design for Life Cycle Housing - Draft Plan

Input the percentage of housing types within the application that will fall under the following categories (based on Gross Floor Area (GFA). All totals under each category (Ownership, Housing Type, Accomodation) should each add up to 100%.

Up to 7 points (M)

Ownership

Affortable / Low income

Market

Housing Type

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Detached

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Mid / Hi-Rise

Accommodations

Live Work

Secondary Suite

Mixed-Use

1 Bedroom/Studio

> 2 Bedroom

Single Family Unit/ Other

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.H.1

Parking – Bicycle Parking – Multi-family

Will the Municipal Standards be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

Will a minimum of 0.6 biking stalls and/or storage lockers be provided per unit (storage lockers must have a minimum dimension of 4'x8'). Additionally, will a minimum of 5% of the bike parking be provided at grade?

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will a minimum of 0.8 biking stalls per unit be provided? Additionally, will a minimum of 10% of the bike parking be provided at grade? (Bike parking/storage locker facility must be at least 6'x8')

1 point (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.H.1

Parking - Bicycle Parking - Commercial/Office/Institutional

Will the Municipal Standards be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

Does the development plan include any office or institutional buildings?

Qualifier

For FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES, will 0.13 bicycle parking spots be provided per 100m2 of Gross Floor Area?

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will a minimum of 0.6 biking stalls and/or storage lockers be provided per unit (storage lockers must have a minimum dimension of 4'x8'). Additionally, will a minimum of 5% of the bike parking be provided at grade?

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will the bicycle parking spots be weather protected and close to the building entrance?

1 point (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

For OFFICE or INSTITUTIONAL buildings, will one shower and change room (per gender) be provided? One additional shower (per gender) will be provided for every 30 bicycle parking spots?

2 point (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.H.2

Parking - Off-Street Parking

Will all new off-street parking be located beside or behind a building?

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Is less than 20% of the total development area dedicated to new off-street surface parking facilities?

1 point (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Has 85% or more of the surface parking been consolidated to be structured parking?

5 point (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.H.3

Parking - Surface Parking

Has a strategy been developed to minimize surface parking for permanent employees and residents?

1 point (M)

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1.H.4

Parking - Carpool and Efficient Vehicle Parking

What percentage of site parking spots will be dedicated to car pooling and/or fuel efficient / hybrid vehicles and/or car share/zip car (does not apply to compact cars)? Dedicated parking spots must be located in preferred areas close to building entries. A minimum of 4 spots OR 3% is required =1 point, 5%=2 points)

Up to 2 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.I.1

Pedestrian Connections - Traffic Calming

Are new residential only roads being created within your development application?

Qualifier

Are new non-residential roads being created within your development application?

Qualifier

What percentage of new residential-only roads are being designed with traffic calming strategies? (75%=1 point, 100%=2 points)

Up to 2 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

What percentage of new non-residential and/or mixed-use roads are being designed with traffic calming strategies? (50%=1 point, 75%=2 points)

Up to 2 points (M and A)

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1.I.2

Pedestrian Connections - School Proximity to Transit Routes & Bikeways

What will be the minimum walking distance to transit routes and/or bikeways for all schools (in meters) ?

Up to 4 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.I.3

Pedestrian Connections - Proximity to School

Will 50% of dwelling units be within 800m walking distance of public or private elementary, Montessori, and middle schools? (Must satisfy this minimum target to earn aspirational points)

2 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will 50% of dwellings units be within 1600m of public or private high schools? (Must satisfy this minimum target to earn aspirational points)

1 point (M)

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Will 75% of dwelling units be within 400m walking distance of public or private elementary, Montessori, and middle schools?

2 points (A)

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Will 75% of dwellings units be within 1000m of public or private high schools?

1 points (A)

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1.J.1

Natural Heritage - Connection to Natural Heritage

Will a Natural Heritage System be included within, or be adjacent to, the development boundary?

Qualifier

What percentage of the total length of the natural heritage system will be visually and physically connected (such as public access blocks, single loaded roads)?

Up to 4 points for Draft Plan, 2 points for Site Plan (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.J.2

Cultural Heritage Resources - Cultural Heritage Conservation

Will the following policies be adhered to: Cultural Heritage Conservation policies under provincial legislation (i.e. the Ontario Heritage Act, Planning Act and PPS, etc.), Standards and Guidelines for Historic Places, Municipal Official Plan, Municipal By-laws, Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources and/or Municipal Heritage Inventory?

Mandatory Metric

Have all properties included in the Municipal Heritage Inventory and/or Register been evaluated?

1 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will all of the cultural heritage resources that qualify for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act be retained and protected?

1 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.J.3

Natural Heritage System - Natural Heritage System Enhancements

This metric will only calculate points if the presence of a Natural Heritage System had been declared in the previous metric "1.J.1 - Natural Heritage - Connection to Natural Heritage.

Does the application conform to the City's Natural Heritage System as defined in its Official Plan?

Mandatory Metric

Has the development plan demonstrated ecological gain above and beyond the municipal natural heritage requirements?

2 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

1.J.4

Percentage of Tree Canopy Within Proximity to Building/Pedestrian Infrastructure - % Canopy Coverage

Will street trees be provided on both sides of streets according to the Municipal Standards? If there are no streets within the site boundary, select "N/A".

Mandatory Metric

Will 100% of cultural heritage resources identified in the Municipal Heritage Register or Inventory and their associated landscapes and ancillary structures be conserved in-situ in accordance with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada?

2 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

What percentage of sidewalks will be shaded by trees within 10 years of development? All trees should be selected from the applicable municipal tree list. (50%=1 point, 75%=2 points). If there are no sidewalks within the site boundary, select "N/A".

Up to 2 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

At what distance will street trees be provided on both sides of new and existing streets, within the project and on the project side of bordering streets, between the vehicle travel lane and walkway (in meters)? If there are no walkways within the site boundary, select "N/A".

Up to 2 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Mobility

Mobility

2.A.1

Site Permeability - Connectivity

Will buildings on the site be connected to off-site pedestrian paths, surface transit stops, parking areas (car and bike), existing trails or pathways, or other destinations (e.g. schools)?

Mandatory Metric

Will outdoor waiting areas (located on the site) provide protection from weather?

Mandatory Metric

Where a transit stop is located within walking distance of the project site boundary, will the building main entrance have a direct pedestrian linkage to that transit stop?

Mandatory Metric

Will publicly-accessible amenities and street furniture (benches, additional bike parking, landscaping) be provided along connections on the site and between the site and adjacent destinations?

2 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

2.B.1

Street Networks/Blocks - Block Perimeter/Length

Verify the following statement, 75% of block perimeters will not exceed 550m, and 75% of block lengths will not exceed 250m.

2 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Verify the following statement, 100% of block perimeters will not exceed 550m and 100% of block lengths will not exceed 250m.

2 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

2.C.1

Transit Supportive - Distance to Public Transit - Site Plans

Is the site within 800m walking distance to an existing or planned commuter rail, light rail, bus rapid transit or subway with frequent service? Alternatively, is the site within 400m walking distance to 1 or more bus stops with frequent service? (This Minimum Target must be met in order to earn Aspirational points)

3 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Is the site within 400m walking distance to an existing or planned commuter rail, light rail , bus rapid transit, or subway with frequent service? Alternatively, is the site within 200m walking distance to 1 or more bus stops with frequent service?

3 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

2.C.1

Transit Supportive - Distance to Public Transit - Draft Plans

Will the Official Plan targets be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

Will 50% of residents/employment be within 800m walking distance of existing or planned commuter rail, light rail or subway with frequent stops?
Alternatively, will 50% of residents/employment be within 400m walking distance of 1 or more bus stops with frequent service?

3 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Are 75% of residents/employment within 400m walking distance to existing or planned commuter rail, light rail or subway with frequent stops?
Alternatively, are 75% of residents/employment within 200m walking distance to 1 or more bus stops with frequent service?

3 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

2.D.1

Active Transportation - Proximity to Cycle Network

Does the development plan include any anticipated or existing trails or cycling networks?

Qualifier

Will 75% of residents and jobs be within 400m of existing or council approved cycling paths/network? (This minimum target must be met in order to earn aspirational points)

2 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will 100% of residents and jobs be within 400m of existing or council approved cycling paths or network?

2 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

2.D.2

 
 

Active Transportation - Creation of Trail and Bike Paths

This metric will only populate if the presence of a Cycling Network has been declared in the previous metric, Proximity to Cycle Network

Will the Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan be complied with?

Mandatory Metric

Will the objectives of the applicable Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan be advanced?

2 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

2.E.1

Walkability - Promote Walkable Streets

Will all sidewalks be in accordance with applicable Municipal Standards? Sidewalks must be at least 1.5m in width.

Mandatory Metric

What percentage of streets will have continuous sidewalks, or equivalent provisions, provided on both sides of streets? (Must meet minimum target of 75% to earn aspirational points)

Up to 4 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will pedestrian amenities be provided to further encourage walkable streets?

2 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Please select pedestrian amenities provided:

Shelter from Weather

Seating

Pedestrian Oriented Lighting

Wide Sidewalks

Shading Other (Please Specify)

Natural Environment and Open Space

Natural Environment and Open Space

3.A.1

Parks - Park Accessibility

Does the development plan include any parks?

Qualifier

Will two or more road frontages be provided for each urban square, parkette, and neighborhood parks? Additionally, will three road frontages be provided for each community park?

3 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will three or more road frontages be provided for each park?

3 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

3.B.1

Stormwater - Stormwater Management Quantity

Will quantity or flood control be provided in accordance with applicable municipal and conservation authority requirements?

Mandatory Metric

How much rainfall (mm.) will your site be able to retain during a rainfall event?

Mandatory and Up to 6 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

3.B.2

Stormwater - Storm Water Quality

Will 80% of the Total Suspended Solids be removed from all runoff leaving the site on an annual loading basis?

Mandatory Metric

Have all ponds been designed with Enhanced Level of Protection (Level 1)?

Mandatory Metric

Will 81%-90% of Total Suspended Solids from all runoff leaving site be removed during a 10mm rainfall event? (This Minimum Target must be satisfied in order to earn Aspirational points)

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will 91-100% of Total Suspended Solids from all runoff leaving site be removed during a 15mm rainfall event?

4 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

3.B.3

Stormwater - Rainwater Re-Use

Have residential (multi-family only), commercial, and institutional buildings been designed for rain water re-use readiness? (This Minimum Target must be satisfied in order to earn Aspirational points)

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will rainwater be collected on site and used for low-grade functions?

3 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

3.B.4

Stormwater - Stormwater Architecture/Features

Have stormwater amenities which provide functional and aesthetic benefits to the site been included in the development plan?

2 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

3.C.1

Urban Agriculture - Dedicate Land For Local Food Production - Draft Plan

Will at least 80 sq.ft. of garden space be provided per development unit?

2 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Has the applicable growing space per development unit been satisfied?

DU Density                 Growing Space/DU
17-35DU/ha               200ft2
36-54DU/ha               100ft2
>54DU/ha                    80ft2

2 points (A)

3.C.1

Urban Agriculture - Dedicate Land For Local Food Production - Site Plan

Will at least 80 sq.ft. of garden space be provided per development unit?

2 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will at least 15% of roof space be dedicated to local food production?

2 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

3.D.1

Energy Conservation - Solar Readiness

Have 100% of all new buildings been designed for solar readiness?

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

What percentage of the building's annual energy consumption will be offset by on-site renewable energy generation? (1 point for 1% and 1 point for each additional 2%)

Up to 7 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

3.E.1

Soils and Topography - Restore and Enhance Soils

Has a Topsoil Fertility Test been conducted according to Municipal Standards?

Mandatory Metric

Will recommendations from the Topsoil Fertility Test be implemented for the entire site? (Must satisfy this target to earn aspirational points)

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will development on highly permeable soils be avoided, and follow TRCA and CVC Low Impact Development Storm water management Planning and Design Guides?

2 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

In addition to implementing the recommendations of the Topsoil Fertility Test, is a minimum topsoil depth of 200m provided across the entire site?

2 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Infrastructure and Buildings

Infrastructure and Buildings

4.A.1

Energy Conservation - Passive Solar Alignment

What percentage of blocks have one axis within 15 degrees of east/west? east/west lengths of those blocks must be at least as long as the north/south lengths.

Up to 6 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.A.2

Energy Conservation - Building Energy Efficiency - Single Family

Have all buildings been designed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code?

Mandatory Metric

What EnerGuide [or equivalent] rating will the single family homes and multi-unit residential buildings (<3 storeys) be built to? (EnerGuide 83=2 points, EnerGuide 85=4 points)

Up to 4 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.A.2

Energy Conservation - Building Energy Efficiency - Multi Family, Commercial, Residential, Institutional

Have all buildings been designed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code?

Mandatory Metric

Relative to an MNECB compliant reference building, what will be the expected energy savings of the proposed building design? (35%=3 points(M), Each additional 5%=1 point (A)) (Must meet this minimum target to earn aspirational points.)

Up to 11 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will all commercial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings over three storeys be commissioned?

3 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will building electricity sub-meters be required for all tenants and residential suites?

3 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.A.2

Energy Conservation - Building Energy Efficiency - Draft Plan

Have all single family homes buildings been designed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code?

Mandatory Metric

Does the 75% of single family homes and multiunit residential building (three storeys or below) achieve EnerGuide rating of 83 of higher?

2 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Does 90% of the single family homes and multiunit residential buildings (three storeys or below) achieve an EnerGuide rating of 85 or higher?

2 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.A.3

Energy Conservation - Energy Management

Has an energy management strategy been written for the development?

2 points (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

In an Intensification Area, where district energy is deemed viable by the municipality, will a district energy feasibility study be conducted?

3 points (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.B.1

Potable Water - Reduce Potable Water Used for Irrigation

What percentage will potable water for irrigation be reduced to, as compared to a mid-summer baseline? (50% or more=2 point, 100% or more=6 points)

Up to 6 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.B.2

Potable Water - Water Conserving Fixtures

Will the applicable Municipal Standards been satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

Input the applicable flow rates for water conserving fixtures. If water conserving fixtures are not included in the design, maintain the baseline values shown below.

Up to 6 points (M and A)

Up to 6 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Input applicable flow rates for water consuming fixtures:.

Toilets:(6LPF Baseline)

Private Faucets:(8.3LPM Baseline)

Showerheads:(9.5LPM Baseline)

* Public Faucets:(1.9LPM Baseline)

 

* Flow rates are only applicable to Commercial\Retail\Institutional development properties.

* Urinals:(3.8LPF Baseline)

Current Percentage Reduction :

 

Input applicable flow rates for water consuming fixtures:

Toilets:(6LPF Baseline)

LPF

Private Faucets:(8.3LPM Baseline)

LPM

Showerheads:(9.5LPM Baseline)

LPM

* Public Faucets:(1.9LPM Baseline)

LPM

* Flow rates are only applicable to Commercial\Retail\Institutional development properties

* Urinals:(3.8LPF Baseline)

LPF

Current Percentage Reduction:

%

4.C.1

Lighting - Parking Garage Lighting

Will a minimum illumination of 50 lux be implemented in all parking garage areas (N/A if occupancy sensors are included on 2/3 of parking light fixtures)?

Mandatory Metric

Will occupancy sensors be installed on two-thirds of parking garage lighting fixtures, while always maintaining a minimum level of illumination of 10 lux?

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will all applicable Municipal Standards be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

4.C.2

Lighting - Reduce Light Pollution - Site Plan

Will all applicable Municipal Standards be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

Confirm that up lighting will not be included in the design and that all exterior lighting fixtures >1,000 lumens will be shielded to prevent night sky lighting.

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will lighting controls be implemented to reduce light spillage from buildings by 50% from 11pm to 5am?

Will all architectural lighting be shut off between 11pm and 5am?

1 point (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.C.2

Lighting - Reduce Light Pollution - Draft Plan

Will all applicable Municipal Standards be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

Confirm that up lighting will not be included in the design of all exterior lighting fixtures >1,000 lumens will be shielded to prevent night sky lighting.

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.C.3

Lighting - Energy Conserving Lighting

Will all applicable Municipal Standards be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

Will LEDs and/or photocells be used on all lighting fixtures exposed to the exterior? (Includes street lights, park lights, and pedestrian walkways)

2 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.D.1

Bird Friendly Design

Will Bird Friendly Design strategies be implemented on 85% of the exterior glazing located within the first 12m of the building above-grade? (including interior courtyards)

2 points (M)

Will visual markers on the glass have spacings equal to or less than 10cm x 10cm?

For green roofs with adjacent glass surfaces, will the glass be treated with Bird Friendly Design strategies on the 12m above the green roof surface?

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.E.1

Materials and Solid Waste Management - Solid Waste

Will the applicable Municipal Standards be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

For Multi-family, Commercial, Retail and Institutional buildings, will storage and collection areas for recycling and organic waste be within or attached to the building? Alternatively, will deep collection recycling and organic waste storage facilities be provided?

1 point (M)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

Will a three-chute system be provided on each floor for all multi-family developments?

1 point (A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.E.2

Materials and Solid Waste Management - Material Re-used and Recycled Content

What percentage of building materials and/or landscaping materials (hardscaping such as paving or walkways) will be reused content? (5%=1 point, 10%=2 points)

Up to 2 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

What percentage of building materials and/or landscaping materials (hardscaping such as paving or walkways) will be recycled content? (10%=1 point, 15%=2 points)

Up to 2 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.E.3

Materials and Solid Waste Management - Recycled/Reclaimed Materials

Will all applicable Municipal Standards be satisfied?

Mandatory Metric

What percentage of new infrastructure including roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, unit paving, etc. will be made from recycled/reclaimed materials?

Up to 2 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.F.1

Heat Island - Reduce Heat Island Effect From the Built Form - Non Roof

What percentage of the site's hardscape will use municipally-approved heat island reduction techniques? (50%=2 points, 75%=3 points)

Up to 3 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

4.F.2

Heat Island - Reduce Heat Island Effect From the Built Form - Roof

What percentage of the roof will be designed with a "cool" roof surface?

What percentage of the roof will be vegetated with a green roof?

Up to 8 points (M and A)

Please enter the name of the drawing(s) and location details where this can be found.

 

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