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~7 P~.~INNI~G Pl~~~~CT PF~OP~~AL #5 - No~rernbe~ 2~~8 Lead Department: Planning & lnspecti©ns Prirrrary Contact(s): Susan Mellott X245-2593, Glenn Bowles (2A5 2577) Department [r~teraction: Currsnt Planning Division, Public Works gepart~r~errt, Comprehensive Plarir~ing Division, f urchasing Departrrrer~t, and Inspections Division Subject: `Clrattge Turning Green' (13t1ildEnglDevelapme~t~ Background BOC Policy The BOCC first adopted tvvv db~ectives urrcfer its Envirortimental Responsibility Gaal on December 5, 2005. The first objective was to develop a countywide environmental leadership policy and institute a standing lnvironmental Action Committee. "fro second was to continue, expand, and farmaily aclapi the use of green building standards; constrict new facilities and duconstrr~ct outdated facilities irr a way that is ec~-friendly, utiliz~ag energy conservation measures, and minimize environmental impacf. Qn April 'i2, 2007 the Bt~GC adopted five priorities to enhance the irnplementatian of the second objective of Ets Environmental Responsibility Goal. The five priorities are: 7. Research and provide suggestiarrs for green building startclarrts througF~ the Comprehensive flan process and the Planning and Inspections i3apartment reg~l~tkprts for bath public and private sector devQlopment by the end of 2047. 2. Irnplemantation of green building standards tlrraugl~ the Planning and Inspections Department, Building 1ivision re~u[ations for both pablic and private section develo}~rnent lay the enrl~afi 20t>'8. 3. Participate in education opportunities related to I..>:~D guicl~lines throagh training of }wilding and planning employees and eventually educa~on al+ the general public and private sector builders. 4. Adapt ~"smart gmwkh' principies of land develapn~ent and site planning including ;"low impact design.' guidelines ire appropriate sectors of Co~tnfy policy by the end of 2D~7. 5. Adapt ;"smar# growth" princ9ples of land deveiopment and site p1€~nning including "`iow impact design' guidelines in planning and erosion coni~nl regulatiarrs by the end of 24~~. Orange Turning Green Domrnittee Tl~e'Crange Turning Green `committee, which was carriprised of stafF from PubEie Works, Planning and Inspections, Tarn of I~illsba~-r~ugh, lava! Builders, architects, and utility companies, was organized to provide inpu#, dlSCUSSion, and guidance for implementing a Green Building program for Grange County.