19.81.060 Single Family Buildings.
A. Energy Report. Owners of Single Family Buildings shall have a Registered Service Provider prepare and submit to the Administrator an Energy Report:
1. Prior to the Real Estate Listing of the building for Sale; or
2. Within 6 months of a lender having acquired title due to foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure.
The requirement at time of Real Estate Listing may be transferred to the buyer and deferred for 6 months under the provisions of Section 19.81.090.B of this Chapter.
B. Disclosure. All compliance documentation, including a deferral or a summary version of the most recent Energy Report including a Building Energy Score, when available, shall be made publicly available by the Administrator and shall be provided by the Building Owner to existing lessees and prospective lessees, to all licensed real estate agents working on the seller’s behalf, and to prospective buyers who visit the building while it is listed for sale.
C. Reporting Schedule. The requirements of this Section of the ordinance shall become effective December 1, 2015.
D. Evaluate and Recommend Energy Upgrades Requirements. The Administrator of this Chapter shall develop recommendations for Energy Upgrade requirements for Single Family Buildings based on building performance that are consistent with requirements of State and Federal law. The Administrator shall identify incentives, rebates or other compliance resources to off-set the costs of the Energy Upgrade requirements. The Administrator shall then report the proposed Energy Upgrade requirements for Single Family Buildings to the City Council for consideration. (Ord. 7740-NS § 1, 2020; Ord. 7397-NS § 5 (part), 2015)