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~n~fv~ ma-~i on ~-~--2m <br />ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT <br />Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director <br />Administration <br />(919) 245-2575 <br />(919) 644-3002 (FAx) <br />www.co.orange.nc.us <br />306E Revere Road <br />P. O. Box 8181 <br />Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br />-- <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: The Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br />Laura E. Blackmon, Orange County Manager <br />FROM: Susan Mellott, Building Services Manager <br />Glenn Bowles, Planner II <br />COPY: Craig N. Benedict, Planning Director <br />DATE: December 3, 2007 <br />SUBJECT: Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br />Environmental Responsibility Goal <br />On April 12, 2007 the BOCC adopted five priorities to enhance the implementation of <br />the Environmental Responsibility Goal, which addressed elements of Smart Growth and <br />Green Building. Please find attached the Planning and Inspections Department Smart <br />Growth /Green Building Standards Report. <br />Staff is available to provide a brief presentation early next year. At that time we can <br />discuss direction from the Board regarding proposals for regulatory and educational <br />opportunities related to Smart Growth and Green building guidelines. <br />