City of Alameda, CA, USA
The document outlines the best practices from other cities and those recommended by the Golden Gate Audubon Society, which have been customized to meet the needs of Alameda and requires bird-safe treatment on the following structures:
- “New buildings taller than 35 feet where a wall consists of 50% or more in glass; Replacement glass 12 square feet or more on buildings subject to this ordinance; Standalone glass panels that are 24 square feet in size and larger; Prescribes a menu of bird-safe building treatments including blinds and curtains, opaque glass, window muntins (grid patterns), screens, netting, or special glass features such as fritting or ultra-violet patterns; or, allows applicants to choose an alternate compliance method recommended by a qualified biologist.”
- Amends the Performance Standards section of the Zoning Ordinance (AMC Section 30-5.16) and outlines new lighting regulations from the Planning Board.
Find the Bird-safe ordinance for Alameda
here.
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