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SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES: Sec. C3-50. Purpose.

Copyrighted by SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE & Municipal Code Corporation, 1998.

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Sec. C3-50. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to enhance public health and welfare and assure that green building principles and practices are incorporated into new development to limit impacts to the natural and human environment within unincorporated Santa Clara County. The green building provisions referenced in this chapter are designed to achieve the following goals:

(a) Increase energy efficiency in buildings

(b) Encourage water and natural resource conservation;

(c) Reduce waste generated by construction projects;

(d) Provide durable buildings that are efficient, cost effective, and economical to own and operate; and

(e) Promote the health and productivity of residents and workers which occupy and live in buildings within the County.

(Ord. No. NS-1100.105, 12-16-08)

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