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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, factory made tiny homes, etc.) and <br />new green building programs may be utilized for the provision of affordable housing. In some <br />cases, new construction technologies can expedite the construction of new affordable homes <br />and be more cost effective. <br />As part of the January 22, 2020, AHAC recommendations approved by the BCC is a <br />recommendation to develop tiny and modular home information packets. Those packets, once <br />developed, will be made available to homeowners and builders to inform them of the <br />possibilities, key code allowances and requirements, and review processes related to them. <br />The informational packets should serve to promote more affordable housing by simply <br />presenting the option and helping to facilitate their expedited development through <br />prompt/informative information. <br />Benefits: <br />Decreases housing cost <br />- Expedites housing producti+ <br />Issues: <br />ultimately <br />g housing costs. Currently, the county allows new <br />green building programs, and expedites permits for <br />ing detailed information will help to encourage and <br />of new affordable housing types. <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 />34 69 <br />