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ORDINANCE NO. 512 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS ADDING CHAPTER 1.3 TO TITLE 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (BUILDING REGULATIONS) ESTABLISHING GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills' ("Town") General Plan sets forth goals, policies and programs to ensure that all development occurs in a manner that maximizes the preservation of natural resources; and WHEREAS, policy 2.8 of the Town's General Plan Land Use Element promotes the use of green building methods and practices in the planning, design, construction,renovation, operations, and demolition of buildings; and WHEREAS, California Assembly Bill 32 (Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006)require actions on the part of State and local governments to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions such that statewide GHG emissions in 2020 are lowered to 1990 levels; and WHEREAS, reducing energy and water use and mitigating climate change are fundamental parts of a sustainable long-term strategy to preserve natural resources and protect the environment; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that buildings account for 38% of CO2 emissions in the United States; and WHEREAS, utilizing green building measures in construction saves energy,reduces CO2 emissions, and reduces operating costs. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does hereby ORDAIN as follows: 1. AMENDMENTS. Chapter 1.3, "Green Building Regulations", is hereby added to Title VIII of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: Chapter 1.3 Green Building Regulations Sections: 8-1.30 Purpose 8-1.31 Applicability 8-1.32 Definitions 8-1.33 Standards for Compliance 8-1.34 Incentives for Applicable Projects 8-1.35 Incentives for Additions and Remodels 8-1.36 Administration and Enforcement 8-1.37 Exceptions 8-1.38 Appeal