Actions
Action TEMP-08-a: Enforce the existing parking lot shading coverage requirements (i.e., 30 percent coverage for 5-24 parking spaces, 40 percent coverage for 25-29 parking spaces, and 50 percent coverage for 50+ parking spaces) for new development projects that include parking, and revise parking lot shading standards to provide larger minimum sizes for tree planters to improve tree health. Status: Not Started.
Action TEMP-08-b: Enforce existing standards for tree shading and landscaping in existing parking lots not in compliance and establish a compliance program to ensure that trees are maintained properly. Status: Not Started.
Action TEMP-08-c: Establish rebate programs, permit fee reductions, or tax deductions to incentivize the installation of solar PV carports in existing and future parking lots. Solar PV carports provide shade in parking lots while simultaneously converting solar energy into electricity that can be used to charge electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Status: Not Started.
Action TEMP-08-d: Establish rebate programs, permit fee reductions, or tax deductions to incentivize the installation of solar PV carports in existing and future parking lots. Solar PV carports provide shade in parking lots while simultaneously converting solar energy into electricity that can be used to charge EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Status: Not Started.
Action TEMP-08-e: Develop standards for the inclusion of solar PV carports in County-owned parking lots. Status: Not Started.
Action TEMP-08-f: Collaborate with the Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative, the Sacramento Tree Foundation, SMUD, PG&E, or other regional partners to identify incentives, grants, or other resources for the purposes of commercial and residential greening actions including, but not limited to, planting of parking lot or street trees, maintaining tree health, and establishing community gardens. Status: Ongoing.
Action TEMP-08-g: Require County-led active transportation and public transit infrastructure modifications and upgrades to incorporate shading, preferably in the form of trees, when upgrades to facilities are performed. Encourage modifications led by SacRT to also incorporate shading in the form of trees.Status: In Progress.
