Westland, MI Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)

b. Compliance with green building rating systems encouraged: LEED-NC certification (published and administered by the United States Green Building Council) or an equivalent green building rating qualification such as EnergyStar is encouraged for new buildings. If a building is not certified according to a green building rating system, compliance with the following LEED-NC building material credits is encouraged: MR 4.1 or MR 4.2, MR 5.1 or MR 5.2, MR6 and MR7.

c. Parapet cap materials:

(1) Brick: The brick shall be standard modular brick with common tooled mortar joints. Untooled joints or irregular shaped brick are prohibited. Brick color (commonly red or tan) and texture (smooth or glazed to rough) shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission.

(2) Stone: The stone shall be smooth finish (limestone or sandstone). The stone shall be light to medium buff color. Pre-cast limestone to simulate traditional limestone or sandstone may be used with the planning commission's approval.

(3) Metal: Metal shall be aluminum or painted sheet steel if permitted after review and approval by the planning commission. The color and finish shall match that of the window framing system.

d. Modifications: These non-residential building material requirements may be modified if the planning commission finds that alternate materials are high quality in nature and will result in an architecturally significant building.