Ordinance Adopting Green Building Amendments to the City of San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 23.24 Energy Code
Summary
SCH Number
2026040033
Public Agency
City of San Mateo
Document Title
Ordinance Adopting Green Building Amendments to the City of San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 23.24 Energy Code
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/1/2026
Document Description
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-04 amending the City of San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 23.24 Energy Code to require energy conservation measures for air conditioner alterations, replacements and installations in existing single family buildings; energy conservation measures for heating, ventilation and air conditioner replacements and installations in existing nonresidential buildings; and increased efficiency and electric readiness requirements for additions and alterations to single family buildings.
Contact Information
Name
Andrea Chow
Agency Name
City of San Mateo
Job Title
Sustainability Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Mateo
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Citywide
Other Information
Citywide ordinance
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301(a), 15307, and 15308
Reasons for Exemption
California Environmental Quality Act applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The ordinance is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEOA 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
CEOA 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 San Mateo to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement and protection of the environment and the City of San Mateo's natural resources by requiring energy efficiency standards for existing building remodels.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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