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PLANNING PROJECT PROPOSAL #5 — November 2008 <br /> Lead Department: Planning & Inspections <br /> Primary Contact(s): Susan Mellott (245-2593), Glenn Bowles (242577) <br /> Department interaction: Current Planning Division, Public Works Department, <br /> Comprehensive Planning Division, Purchasing <br /> Department, and Inspections Division <br /> Subject: `Orange Turning Green' (Building/Development) <br /> Background <br /> I~3DCC Policy The BOCC first adopted two objectives under its Environmental <br /> Responsibility Goal on December 5, 2005, The first objective was to develop a <br /> countywide environmental leadership policy and institute a standing <br /> Environmental Action. Committee. The second was to continue, expand, and <br /> formally adopt the use of green building standards; construct new facilities and <br /> deconstruct outdated facilities in a way that is eco-friendly, utilizing energy <br /> conservation measures, and minimize environmental impact. On April 12, 2007 <br /> • the 130CC adopted five priorities to enhance the implementation of the second <br /> objective of its Environmental Responsibility Goal. The five priorities are: <br /> 1. Research and provide suggestions for green building standards through <br /> the Comprehensive Plan process and the Planning and Inspections <br /> Department regulations for both public and private sector development by <br /> the end of 2007. <br /> 2. Implementation of green building standards through the Planning and <br /> Inspections Department, Building Division regulations for both public and <br /> private section development by the end.of 2008. <br /> 3. Participate in education opportunities related to LEED guidelines through <br /> training of building and planning employees and eventually education of <br /> the general public and private sector builders. <br /> 4. Adopt 'smart growth' principles of land development and site planning <br /> including °low impact design."guidelines in appropriate sectors of County <br /> policy by the end of 2007. <br /> 5. Adopt_°smart growth.'=principles of land development and site planning <br /> including "low impact design' guidelines in planning end erosion control <br /> regulations by the end of 2008. <br /> .Orange Turning.Green Committee The 'Orange Turning Green ' committee, <br /> which was comprised of staff from Public Works, Planning and Inspections,Town <br /> of Hillsborough, local builders, architects, and utility companies, was organized to <br /> provide input, discussion, and guidance for implementing a Green Building <br /> Program for Orange County. <br /> • <br />