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New Construction Technologies <br />Policy 1.8 of the Housing Element reads as follows: <br />Policy 1.8: The county shall expedite permits for housing projects utilizing new <br />construction technologies, including green building programs and Energy STAR® <br />Program. <br />New construction technologies (such as modular homes, etc.) and new green building <br />programs may be utilized for the provision of affordable housing. In some cases, new <br />construction technologies can expedite the construction of new affordable homes and be <br />more cost effective. <br />Benefits: <br />Issues: <br />Decreases housing cost <br />Expedites housing production <br />None <br />Conclusion: <br />This is an effective way of reducing housing cost. Currently, the county allows new <br />construction technologies, including green building programs, and expedites permits for <br />affordable housing projects. <br />RECOMENDATION: <br />The county should maintain Housing Element policy 1.8 for expediting permits for <br />affordable housing projects utilizing new construction technologies and green building <br />programs. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTION: <br />Board of County Commissioners Approval of the AHAC Recommendation <br />Yes ['] No 0 <br />F•\Community Development\SHIP\AHAC\AHAC 2014AHAC 2014 report.doc <br />31 <br />76 <br />