City of Jacksonville - Sustainable Building Program Ordinance

FL Energy Standards for Public Buildings local government

Administered by: Jacksonville City Council

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Quick Summary

This program does not directly apply to homeowners. It requires Jacksonville's public buildings to meet sustainable building standards like LEED or Green Globes certification, which may indirectly benefit residents through more efficient and environmentally responsible public facilities.

AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026

Program Details

Program ID
5894
Effective Date
4/14/2009
Last Updated
7/15/2024

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors
local government

Program Summary

Chapter 327 of the Jacksonville Ordinance Code establishes the Sustainable Building Program for Jacksonville. The Sustainable Building Program mandates that all public buildings be certified by one of the following three standards (Sustainable Development Certification):LEEDGreen Building Initiative’s Green GlobesFlorida Green Building Coalition

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