ORDINANCE TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Summary
SCH Number
2025101553
Public Agency
City of Sunnyvale
Document Title
ORDINANCE TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/31/2025
Document Description
ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF HEATPUMP AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS AT THE END OF LIFE OF A STANDARD AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. THE INCREASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY RESULTS IN A REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GASES AND MEETING OUR GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION GOALS OUTLINED IN OUR CLIMATE ACTION PLAYBOOK.
Contact Information
Name
Suzanne Park
Agency Name
City of Sunnyvale
Job Title
Chief Building Official
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Sunnyvale
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 8, Section 15308 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Environment.
Reasons for Exemption
The ordinance is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15307 and 15308 as an action by a regulatory agency taken to protect the environment and natural resources. The ordinance is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301(a) because the ordinance impacts existing buildings only and involves alterations that do not result in an expansion of use. This ordinance is more protective of the environment than the state standards, so there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The ordinance helps the City of Sunnyvale to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, and protection of the environment and Sunnyvale’s natural resources by requiring energy efficiency standards for existing building remodels, additions, and alterations.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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