LEED for Retail Option 4 Path 1 states "size parking capacity must meet but not exceed minimum local zoning requirements". However, it is silent regarding a situation where there are no local zoning requirements (ITE study not referenced, etc.) Has anyone attempted to qualify for these 3 points with a site that does not have minimum local zoning requirements?
Thanks!
David Posada
Integrated Design & LEED SpecialistSERA Architects
LEEDuser Expert
1979 thumbs up
June 24, 2011 - 6:42 pm
I think it's reasonable to still reference the ITE study and use that path to show compliance. I suspect this is an omission, but if you want to know for sure you might need a CIR.
Alternatively you could go in with a few extra points as a buffer (always the recommended strategy), take your chances, and make a compelling case if it gets questioned.
Or you could even suggest this should be added as an addenda:
(select ‘General LEED Questions’ and then ‘LEED Addenda’) at the LEED Questions contact page
https://www.usgbc.org/ContactUS/LEEDContact.aspx?CMSPageID=2433