Council directive
Amend Article 37 to Expedite Net Zero Carbon Review
Last activity March 5, 2026 (7 months ago)
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Introduced
March 2, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.
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Council vote
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Adopted
The City Council referred an order to amend Article 37 of the Boston Zoning Code to expedite and lower costs for development. The change would shift certification and reporting requirements for green building and net-zero carbon to occur after approvals but before building permits, affecting LEED, BERDO, and related costs, especially for smaller projects.
Affects developers and affordable housing proponents
Filed by Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, and Brian Worrell
Now with the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation
About Environment & Climate and Housing & Development
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
Order regarding a text amendment to Article 37 of the Boston Zoning Code "Green Buildings and Net Zero Carbon", to expedite and lower costs for development processes. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and FitzGerald as original co-sponsors.
Timeline
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March 4, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.