Pembroke Pines, FL Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies to
- New/redevelopment site plan applications
- Submittal
- Green building narrative required at site plan
- Reviewing dept
- Planning and Economic Development Department
- Certification options
- USGBC, FGBC, or NGBS accepted
- City buildings
- Expected to comply unless cost outweighs benefit
- EV charging
- Listed option under § 155.614
Summary
Pembroke Pines requires a green building narrative with every site plan application under Code of Ordinances § 155.6122, drawing from the sustainability options table at § 155.6123. The program covers new and redevelopment projects and city-owned buildings, and recognizes third-party certification through USGBC, FGBC or NGBS for applicants who choose to pursue it.
§ 155.6122 SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS - SUSTAINABILITY. At the time of site plan application submittal to the Planning and Economic Development Department, the applicant must submit: (A) A narrative which lists green building techniques and practices which may include but are not limited to the sustainable options outlined in § 155.6123. ... The materials and practices listed should exceed current building code requirements. (B) If the applicant is pursuing a certification through a recognized third-party green building certification program (USGBC, FGBC, NGBS, etc.), the points table specific to that program, the designated level of certification, and proof of application into the green building program must be submitted.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-61: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 2056, passed 12-11-25).
Full Breakdown
6120: minimizing environmental impacts of development, reducing natural resource use, and promoting sustainable design while providing leadership in green building practice for both private and public sectors. 2575 on energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. 6122 requires a narrative listing the green building techniques the applicant will use, addressing environmental design, energy efficiency, conservation of resources, infrastructure, transportation and waste management, with materials and practices expected to exceed current building code minimums. An applicant pursuing third-party certification through USGBC, FGBC or NGBS must also submit that program's points table, its targeted certification level, and proof of enrollment in the program. 623). City staff may credit additional sustainable elements not listed in the table.
Violations & Fines
The ordinance does not attach a separate fine to skipping a sustainability element; instead, the narrative and, where applicable, certification paperwork required by § 155.6122 are submittal requirements for site plan review, so an application to the Planning and Economic Development Department that omits the required green building narrative is incomplete for site plan approval purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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