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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:	Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:	Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE:	February 8, 2017

SUBJECT:	REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND THE PLANNING BOARD - ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO ROOF REPLACEMENTS AND ROOF MATERIALS.

RECOMMENDATION

Refer the proposed Draft Ordinance Amendment to the Land Use and Development Committee (LUDC) and Planning Board for consideration and recommendation.

ANALYSIS

HISTORY

On January 17, 2016, the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise discussed the attached Ordinance amendment and recommended that the City Commission refer it to the Land Use and Development Committee and Planning Board. Commissioners John Elizabeth Alemán and Joy Malakoff are the sponsors of the item.

ANALYSIS

Several innovative roofing systems are being developed to improve the sustainability of buildings. These include solar roofs, which allow for the generation of electricity; blue roofs, which improve stormwater retention and treatment; white/cool roofs, which reflect sunlight and reduce the heat island effect; green roofs, which provide vegetation and irrigation to reduce heat island effect, and improve stormwater retention; and rooftop farming systems which for food growth. The proposed ordinance amendment allows for the use of sustainable roofing systems for roof replacement. Additionally, the proposed ordinance expands the use of energy efficient roofing systems, such as standing seam metal, and prohibits the use of asphalt shingles which typically absorb heat and increase the urban heat island effect and surrounding temperatures.

CONCLUSION

The Administration recommends that the Mayor and the City Commission refer the attached draft ordinance amendment to the Land Use and Development Committee and Planning Board.

Legislative Tracking
Planning

Sponsor
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman & Vice-Mayor Joy Malakoff

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	Referral Ordinance (Draft)