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Ordinance 2013-10ORDINANCE NO. 13 -10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 89 -05, AS AMENDED, THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH - MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR 2011 ; EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN;. = BY PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND BY PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Collier County Growth Management Plan on January 10, 1989; and WHEREAS, Collier County has held public hearings to provide for and encourage public participation throughout the 2011 -12 plan amendment process; and WHEREAS, Collier County did submit the 2011 -12 Growth Management Plan amendments to the Department of Economic Opportunity for preliminary review on May 03, 2012; and WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Opportunity did review and did not make written objections to the amendments to the Growth Management Plan and transmitted the same in writing to Collier County within the time provided by law; and WHEREAS, Collier County has 60 days from receipt of the Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report from the Department of Economic Opportunity to adopt, adopt with changes or not adopt the proposed amendments to the Growth Management Plan; and WHEREAS, the Collier County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the adoption of the amendments to the Growth Management Plan on October 30, 2012; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County did take action in the manner prescribed by law and did hold public hearings concerning the adoption of the amendments to the Growth Management Plan on January 8, 2013; and met. WHEREAS, all applicable substantive and procedural requirements of law have been NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: Words underlined are added; words struck through are additions; words with 1 * * * indicates a page break SECTION ONE: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN. The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts the amendments to the Housing Element attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION TWO: SEVERABILITY. If any phrase or portion of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion. SECTION THREE: EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of these plan amendments, if the amendments are not timely challenged, shall be 31 days after the state land planning agency notifies the local government that the plan amendment package is complete. If timely challenged, these amendments shall become effective on the date the state land planning agency or the Administration Commission enters a final order determining this adopted amendment to be in compliance. No development orders, development permits, or land uses dependent on these amendments may be issued or commence before it has become effective. If a final order of noncompliance is issued by the Administration Commission, this amendment may nevertheless be made effective by adoption of a resolution affirming its effective status, a copy of which resolution shall be sent to the state land planning agency. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier I' County this ! day of January, 2013. ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BRQCK CLERK By: �1911iL� : M� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIE TY FLORIDA BY: — Ir GEO GI A. HILLER, ESQ. Chairwoman Words underlined are added; words struck through are additions; words with 2 * * * indicates a page break Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: N� 1y A- H Fidi Ashton -Cicko Managing Assistant County Attorney Attachment: Exhibit "A" 2011 EAR -BASED ADOPTION - HOUSING ELEMENT Rev. 12 /13/12 CP\ 12- CMP- 00848 \92 This ordinance filed with the �Ticoy ry of S ote's Office the of ,3 and acknowledge fill received th- that day 8y toy Words underlined are added; words struck through are additions; words with * * * indicates a page break Exhibit "A" As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12 GOAL 1: [Goal provided for contextual purposes only; no change proposed, page 3] TO CREATE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF DECENT, SAFE, SANITARY, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF COLLIER COUNTY. OBJECTIVE 1: [Revised text, page 3] The numbe Provide new affordable- weg&fee housing units shall ° by at least fifteen. pereent of the units appr-eved to be built in the County per- year-, but net less than 1,000 units per- yea avefaged ever- a five year- period in order an e€ A to eentinue meeting the current and future housing needs of legal residents with very-low, low, and moderate and affordable workforce incomes, including households with special needs such as rural and farmworker housing in rural Collier County. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES Policy 1.1: [New Policy, page 3] By January 14, 2014, the Department of Housing, Human and Veteran Services shall establish a method of Indexing the demand for very -low, low, moderate and affordable workforce housing. Policy 1.2: [New Policy, page 3] By January 14, 2014, the Department of Housing, Human and Veteran Services shall establish a method of Indexing the availability and costs of very -low, low, moderate and affordable workforce housing. Policy 1.3: [New Policy, page 3] By January 14, 2014, the Department of Housing, Human and Veteran Services shall develop methods to predict future need, based on the Indexes established in Policies 1.1 and 1.2 above. Policy 1.4: [New Policy, page 3] By January 14, 2015, the Department of Housing, Human and Veteran Services shall establish necessary strategies, methods and tools to support this Objective. Policy 1.5: [New Policy, page 3] On an annual basis, beginning in June 2014, the Department of Housing, Human and Veteran Services shall provide a report to the Board of County Commissioners on the status of affordable housing in each Commission District within the County. Policy 1A 6: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] C- ell�ief The County shall pursue maintain an interlocal agreements with the City of Naples, the City e€ Ma - °° island and Everglades Cit *° that requires that -eaeh the eCity to provide their proportionate share of affordable- wer-kfer-ee housing units (or rp ovide the financial equivalent to the County ). (Eaeh eityls The City's proportionate share and financial equivalent will be evaluated and substantiated by the most current data, studies, and methods available to the County.) Policy 1.7: [New Policy, page 3] The interlocal agreement referenced within Policy 1.1 shall be re- evaluated every three ,years. Words underlined are added; words StWk thmugh are deleted. BCC ADOPTION Exhibit "A" As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12 Policy 1.28: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] Collies The County shall, with and the City of Naples, will work together to accomplish the community wide goal of supporting a sufficient supply of market rate and below market rate housing. This effort may include the consolidation of the City of Naples and the County housing programs and activities, including, but not limited to, state and federally funded programs such as SHIP and CDBG, in an effort to provide greater efficiency. Policy 1.39: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] The County shall, with the City of Naples, d Cellie . County shall explore the development of a fair share affordable- iverkferee housing ordinance that shall require commercial and residential developments to address the lack of affordable- wegE€er-ee housing. The local jurisdictions will evaluate a broad range of options including the development of an affordable -weriee housing impact fee, the requirement that a percentage of units developed will be "set aside" for below market rate housing, an option whereby land could be donated to a nonprofit entity and/or placed in a land bank, or other alternatives that will assist in mitigating the rising need for affordable- wer- kfer-ee housing as the population increases. Policy 1.410: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] Collie The County shall create or preserve affordable housing to minimize the need for additional local services and avoid the concentration of affordable housing units only in specific areas of the jurisdiction seek te distribute affordable wefkfer-ee housing equitably thfeagheat the eeuiAy where Programs and strategies to encourage affordable - weg&ree housing development may include, but are not limited to, density by right within the Immokalee Urban area and other density bonus provisions, impact fee deferrals, expedited permitting (fast tracking), public - private partnerships, providing technical assistance and intergovernmental coordination. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** COUNTY POLICIES Policy 1.511: [Renumbered and revised text, page 3] Celliew. The County shall maintain an inventory of all approved affordable- everkfer-se housing units within the county. The inventory shall contain the location, structure type, number of bedrooms, and target income range for each housing unit. OBJECTIVE 2: [Revised text, page 3] geyemment� housing e and the eefmnunity at large, whieh aleng with ether- net for- pFefit iIncreaseieg the number of affordable- wer- kferce housing units, by the methods contained in Objective 1 and subsequent Policies, , bu net less than 1 9000 anits peF yee& aver-aged ever- a five year- period for very-low, low, and moderate and affordable workforce income residents with the assistance of for - profit and not - for - profit providers of affordable housing, within the of Cellie County and its municipalities. Words underlined are added; words staUsk through are deleted. BCC ADOPTION 2 Exhibit "A" As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12 JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES Policy 2.1: [Revised text, page 4] Not for = profit agencies, shall assist the County in reaching its annual affordable- iveddbree housing goal by holding workshops and fairs to raise awareness and understanding of housing issues in the County; working together to purchase and develop parcels; and, contributing funds towards the purchase of land for affordable- wedEfefee housing projects. Policy 2.2: [Revised text, page 4] Partnerships shall be encouraged between private developers, non - profit entities, local governments and other interested parties to ensure the development of housing that meets the needs of the County's very -low, low, and moderate and affordable workforce income residents. Policy 2.3: [Revised text, page 4] Collies The County shall, with and the City of Naples, staff will continue to provide community organizations with brochures and up -dates on various housing programs, grant opportunities, technical assistance and other information that will promote affordable- werlkfer-se housing opportunities for very low, low, arA moderate and affordable workforce income residents. Policy 2.4: [Revised text, page 4] Collie The County shall, with and the City of Naples, shafl continue to review existing codes and ordinances and amend them as needed to allow for flexible and innovative residential design that encourages mixed use development with a variety of housing designs, styles, and price ranges. Policy 2.5: [Revised text, page 4] EellieF The County shall, with and the City of Naples, sha 4 continue to review its existing permit processing systems in an effort to reduce the processing time and cost of affordable -wer &r-ee housing and continue to identify areas that can be streamlined. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 2.7: [Revised text, page 4] Collies The County shall increase the utilization of existing impact fee ordinances to facilitate the development of affordable- wer-kfer-ee housing through the provisions of deferrals. CITY OF NAPLES POLICIES [Revised text, page 51 None Policy 2.8: [Revised text, page 5] The City of f Naples continues to Pprovide financial, technical and support assistance to the residents of the Carver/River Park neighborhood through continued coordination with property owners, property managers and renters. Words underlined are added; words stFuGk through are deleted. BCC ADOPTION Exhibit "A" As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12 COUNTY POLICIES Policy 2.9: [Revised text, page 5] The County shall review the County's its Affordable- workforce Housing Density Bonus Ordinance every two three years or sooner, as necessary, and revise the Ordinance, as necessary, to reflect changing community needs and market conditions. fThe purpose of the Affordable- workforce Housing Density Bonus Ordinance shall be to encourage the blending of affordable -werl a housing density bonus units into market rate developments as well as to support developments exclusively providing affordable- wedE€erve housing.) Policy 2.10: [Revised text, page 5] The Celli County Housing, Human and Veteran Services Department shall continue to epefme administer affordable- wer-kferee housing programs, in cooperation with public and private sponsors, to provide safe, affordableferee housing to residents of the County's urban designated areas and rural areas. Programs operate administered by the Department will continue to include, but are not limited to: • Impact fee deferrals Housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs Down payment and closing cost assistance Acquisition (exclusive of Collier County Government) and rehabilitation program Policy 2.11: [Revised text, page 5] The Collie County in coordination with for - profit and not - for - profit providers of affordable housing g_evelopment will shall continue to coordinate with local utility providers to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and facilities for new housing developments are in place, consistent with the County's Concurrency Management System. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 3: [Revised text, page 5] Continue to support and adequately fund housing programs to promote the preservation and protection of existing, stable residential neighborhoods. This will be accomplished through the utilization of State Housing Incentives Partnership (SHIP) and CDBG programs including, but not limited to, down payment/closing cost assistance, rehabilitation and emergency repair, demolition with new construction, and impact fee deferrals. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 3.2: [Revised text, page 6] Eellie The County will shall support applications from for - profit and not - for - profit organizations that apply for state and federal funding for the purpose of constructing and/or rehabilitating affordable - iveFk€eFee housing. Words underlined are added; words stR4 thFOUgh are deleted. BCC ADOPTION 4 Exhibit "A" As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element- to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12 Policy 3.3: [Revised text, page 6] Eell-ie The County shall continue to utilize SHIP resources and other funds to leverage the number and amount of loans provided by local lending institutions to very low, low, and moderate and affordable workforce income residents for home improvements, rehabilitation and first time homebuyer's assistance. CITY POLICIES Policy 3.4: [Revised text, page 6] Through the Neighborhood Planning Process, the City of Naples continues to will identify local housing issues and develop programs as needed to address these concerns. Policy 3.5: [Revised text, page 6] The City of Naples continues to implement incentive policies, where practical, will initiate a study of the Old - ...Y =e., =...,w .., ..., «.z = = =e ar-ehiteetur-al - and - development staft to protect and preserve historic structures, and maintain the existing residential character of the area. Policy 3.6: [Revised text, page 6] The City of Naples will continues to study and make recommendations to amend the Code of Ordinances to address impacts of larger homes on smaller lots within the City of Naples. These changes will be reviewed to determine their effectiveness. Policy 3.7: [Revised text, page 6] The City of Naples continues to address the conservation of housing stock and the preservation and protection of residential neighborhoods through its Neighborhood Action Plans. COUNTY POLICIES Policy 3.8: [Revised text, page 6] Collies The County will shall continue to maintain its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) urban entitlement county status with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which will continue to result in an annual allocation of federal funding available to assist very -low, low, and moderate and affordable workforce income households. OBJECTIVE 4: [Revised text, page 7] Collier- Ceua�y and the City ef Naples will eConduct a-eemprehensive housing surveys, every three years or sooner, for the purpose of identifying substandard dwelling units. Through continued enforcement of County housing codes, and the provision of housing rehabilitation or replacement programs, the number of substandard units (associated with a lack of plumbing and/or kitchen facilities) throughout the County shall be reduced by 5% per year through rehabilitation or demolition. Words underlined are added; words sYaGk thFough are deleted. BCC ADOPTION 5 Exhibit "A" As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element— to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12 JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES Policy 4.1: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall, with the City of Naples Uutilize the most recent comprehensive housing inventory to develop and implement new programs to reduce substandard housing. Reduction of the number of substandard units will be accomplished by employing existing methods such as, but not limited to, housing code inspections, rehabilitation programs, and demolition of substandard units and their replacement with new construction. Policy 4.2: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall, with the City of Naples, Rrequire the demolition of dilapidated, unsafe or unsanitary housing that does not meet the housing code or, which cannot economically be rehabilitated. Policy 4.3: [Revised text, page 7] Review and amend the existing releeatien pohey The County shall, with the City of Naples, and Eery and create eoe a single uniform relocation housing policy, consistent with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements. Policy 4.4: [Revised text, page 7] In the event of a natural disaster, the County shall, with the City of Naples ^require that replacement housing shaU comply with all applicable federal, state and local codes and shall consider factors such as, but not limited to, commercial accessibility, public facilities, places of employment, and housing income. Policy 4.5: [Revised text, page 7] The County shall, with the Cit y of Naples, require Aall dwelling units w1 be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, including adequate light, ventilation, sanitation and other provisions, as required by the County and the City of Naples minimum housing codes. This task will be accomplished through housing code inspections and code enforcement actions, and housing rehabilitation programs supported through state, federal, local and/or private resources. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 5: [Revised text, page 7] Gellie" Geunty and the City of Naples • ill a usually monitor all identified historically significant homes in order to promote the conservationed, maintenances, and/or rehabilitationed of those structures. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES [New text, page 7] * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.2: [Revised text, page 8] Collies The County and shall, with the City of Naples, wi14 review their land development regulations, building code, FEMA regulations, and other requirements every five years, and amend these as Words underlined are added; words strUsk thFoug ► are deleted. BCC ADOPTION 6 Exhibit "A" As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12 necessary to encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historically significant structures. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.4: [Revised text, page 8] By 2019 X008, C-ellie the County and shall with the City of Naples will study potential incentives to encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic homes and mill shall make recommendations to the City Council and to the Board of County Commissioners as to which incentives should be adopted. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** Policy 5.6: [Revised text, page 8] By 20018, the Board of County Commissioners shall commission a new Historical Survey for all of unincorporated Collier County. The Survey shall review the current status of all previously identified historical structures and sites within the unincorporated County and shall make recommendations as to which of these sites or structures should be nominated to the National Register. The Survey shall also review and make similar recommendations regarding any previously unidentified historic structures or sites. Policy 5.7: [Revised text, page 8] By 20019, the Historical /Archaeological Preservation Ordinance shall be updated to include the results of the Historical Survey and te inelude any relevant changes in State or Federal regulations concerning historical properties. OBJECTIVE 6: [Revised text, page 8] Gellier- County shall n}Monitor changes to state and federal regulations pertaining to group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers eafe f eflitie , and, as necessary, amend its the Land Development Code to ensure compliance. Policy 6.1: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall, with the City of Naples, Pprovide non - profit group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Center effe f4eility organizations with information on federal, state and local housing resources that will assist them in the provision of special needs housing. On an annual basis, or as needed, provide technical assistance and support as organizations apply for funding assistance. Policy 6.2: [Revised text, page 91 Gellie The County shall., with the City of Naples, review the County and the City's of Naples Fair Housing ordinances and procedures with regard to group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers ear ty and shall seek to consolidate local fair housing implementation in order to promote consistency and coordination in the siting of such facilities between the jurisdictions. Policy 6.3: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall, with the City of Naples, Rreview their respective existing Cetmty and City of Naples land development regulations and building codes, and amend as necessary, to ensure compliance with Words underlined are added; words s#uGk thFough are deleted. BCC ADOPTION 7 Exhibit "A" As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12 State and Federal regulations to provide for group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers and foster care facilities licensed by the State of Florida. Policy 6.4: [Revised text, page 9] The County shall, with the City of Naples Collier- County may allow group housing and Continuing Care Retirement Centers eafe-- €aeflifies in residentially zoned neighborhoods where adequate infrastructure, services and resources are available. The location of these facilities will be in compliance with local land use regulations and will be consistent with Chapter 419, Florida Statutes. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 7: [Revised text, page 9] eeastal eemmunity's stiseeptibility to fleeding and stefm surges, Restrict new rezoniW,se to -pert for mobile home development to areas outside of the will be allowed with a the Coastal High Hazard Area, as depicted on the countywide Future Land Use Map, due to area's susceptibility to flooding and storm surge. CITY OF NAPLES POLICIES Policy 7.1: [Revised text, page 9] The City of Naples continues to fefmally recognized the existence of one mobile home park in the city limits through a Planned Development rezone process. This rezone process recognized that the Naples Mobile Home Park does provide affordable housing opportunities to those living in the 141 mobile homes and 31 recreational vehicle spaces within this complex. Policy 7.2: [Revised text, page 9] The City of Naples continues to disallow Aadditional mobile home developments will net be- peffflit4ed within the city limits due to the City's low elevation, susceptibility to flooding, storm surges and high winds in hurricane and tropical storms, and that mobile hemes are paftie lad vulnerabilityle to damage. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 8: [Revised text, page 10] aUtilize SHIP, CDBG, or other funding sources and, in partnership with Federal, State and non - profit housing agencies, will seek to provide in concert with Objective 1, a number of ref 59 rehabilitated or new residential units per year for very low, low, and moderate and affordable workforce income residents, based on identified need of the r»,w ekalee OTZTI�TIT111TV li'CCI'GS Urban Area, Rwal Fr-inge Mixed Use Distr-iet, and within the Rural Lands Stewardship . (Families benefiting from such housing will include, but are not be limited to, farmworkers and other populations with special housing needs.) Words underlined are added; words siraask tab are deleted. BCC ADOPTION 8 Exhibit "A" As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12 EAR -based GMP amendments Housing Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12 COUNTY POLICIES Policy 8.1: [Revised text, page 10] C-ellie The County shall continue to identify sub- standard residences., of any type, within the Immokalee Urban Area and require that those residences to be either rehabilitated to current housing code standards or demolished. Policy 8.23: [Revised text, page 10] Dur-ing 2004, the Geanty eempleted a heusing assessment stwvey ef single family, multi fwnily—,aad mobile heme tmits and mebile heme pe&ks in the immekalee Urban Area, in erder- to determine-the number- ef units that do net ineet the ' The County shall continue to target affordable- werkferee housing and code enforcement programs to correct the eenditie deficiencies identified in the 2004 Immokalee Urban Area housing assessment survey. Policy 8.34: [Renumbered and revised text, page 10] Funding for rehabilitation of both owner and rental units within the immokalee Urban and Rufal Land-s Stewafdship as will shall be provided through USDA funding, State SHIP finding, CDBG funding, or other appropriate funding sources, and leveraged with additional funding sources to the maximum degree possible. Policy 8.46: [Renumbered text, page 10] Policy 8.56: [Revised text, page 11 ] Eellie The County will shall eentinue to utilize CDBG funds to provide farmworker- housing opportunities, including in addition to housing units that a early ,. alif , for- ista under- pr-egmn curo epees, special consideration of GDBG funds will be aimed at those units that current SHIP program guidelines prohibit from assistance i.., mobile home units). Fafmwer-ker-s will also eneeer-aged, thfough the ase of multi lingual eutr-eaeh pr-egmms, te take advantage ef any ethef! GDBG, 9141P, Leeal, State, Feder-a! and pr-ivate programs for- whieh they met), quali6,. * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** text break * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** OBJECTIVE 9• [New text, page 11 ] Support housing programs that encourage the development of energy efficient and environmentally sensitive housing. JOINT CITY OF NAPLES /COUNTY POLICIES [New text, page 11 ] None Words underlined are added; words stwGk thmugh are deleted. BCC ADOPTION 9 EAR -based GMP amendments CITY POLICIES None COUNTY POLICIES Exhibit "A" As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12 Housing Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12 [New text, page 11 ] [New text, page 11 ] Policy 9.1: [New text, page 11 ] The Countv shall encourage the construction of energy efficient housing by exploring innovative regulations that promote energy conserving and environmentally sensitive technologies and design Policy 9.2: [New text, page 11 ] The Countv shall educate the public about the economic and environmental benefits of resource efficient design and construction. Policy 9.3: [New text, page 11 ] The County shall expedite plan review of housing projects that promote energy conservation and design Policy 9.4• [New text, page 11] The County shall continue to encourage the development of mixed housing types near employment centers in order to reduce Green House Gas emissions and minimize carbon footprints Policy 9.5• [New text, page 11 ] The County shall promote the incorporation of US EPA Energy Star Building and Appliances programs into construction and rehabilitation practices. G:ICDES Planning ServiceslComprehensiveQ011 EAR -BASED GMP AMENDMENTSOCC Adoption - EAR -based GMPAsielementslHousing_BCC adoptn - MM111 -1 Housing Exhibit A EAR to BCC for Adoption.docx MM, cs Words underlined are added; words strUGk thmugh are deleted. BCC ADOPTION 10 STATE OF FLORIDA) COUNTY OF COLLIER) I, DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk of Courts in and for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of: ORDINANCE 2013 -10 which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on the 9th day of January, 2013, during Regular Session. WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 14th day of January, 2013. DWIGHT E. BROCK Clerk of Courts, -and. Clerk Ex- officio to ggard -of County Commiss,.oAtrs By: Ann Jenne'o Deputy Clerk