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Planning commission endorses state Green Building Code baseline, urges more shade trees at gas stations
Summary
At a study session staff reviewed EV‑ready requirements and a CVAG greening palette; commissioners voted to stick with the California Green Building Code minimums but urged staff and Council to require larger shade trees and consider code or guideline changes to increase tree sizes where feasible.
Staff presented landscaping guidance and EV‑charging requirements tied to the California Green Building Code and regional greening guidance. Gustavo Gomez said the presentation drew on the CVAG Urban Greening Guide and EPA research and explained the 2025 Green Building Code table that triggers EV‑capable parking thresholds (the City Council is scheduled to adopt the 2025 code with an effective date of 2026‑01‑01).
Commissioners focused on two practical issues: shade and durability. Several…
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