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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 />Decreases housing cost <br />Expedites housing production <br />Issues: <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 />RECOMMENDATION: <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 ❑ <br />F:\Community Development\SHIP\AHAC- Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)\A}IAC 2017\AHAC 2017 31 <br />report.doc P9 3 <br />