Program 3:5 Amend the Land Development Regulations to provide a procedure for handling requests for reasonable accommodations made pursuant to state and federal fair housing laws. Responsible Agencies: Community Development Department. Timeframe: 2010. Progress: Due to the extremely low number of applications involving requests for reasonable accommodations pursuant to fair housing laws, the county has not amended the Land Development Regulations. Normal permitting procedures have proven successful to meet all requests. Effectiveness: Successful, Ongoing. Adjustments to Program: As part of the comprehensive General Plan Update, an ordinance based upon the Ordinance for Providing Reasonable Accommodation Under Federal and State “Model Fair Housing Laws” will be adopted. D. CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION Program 4:1 Continue to implement General Plan policies concerning the use of alternative energy sources (active and passive solar, etc.) in the development, rehabilitation, and replacement of housing units, including enforcement of Title 24 of the California Energy Commission Regulations. Responsible Agencies: Community Development Department/Building Division. Timeframe: Ongoing, 2007-2014. Progress: 24 is strictly enforced by the building division for all remodel and rehabilitation projects. Solar projects are incentivized though a streamlined permitting process. Effectiveness: Successful, Ongoing. Adjustments to Program: Program will continue. Program 4:2 Support the continuation of home weatherization programs offered by state agencies, utility companies and other groups. Responsible Agencies: Mono County Housing Authority in cooperation with local social service agencies, utilities, and the High Sierra Energy Foundation. Timeframe: Provide links on website by 2010; update annually. Progress: The building division several public workshops each year regarding energy efficiency upgrades, including outreach to local contractors regarding state program requirements. Successful, Ongoing. Effectiveness: Adjustments to Program: Program will continue. Program 4:3 Make information available to homeowners and renters regarding weatherization and other programs that may assist in maintaining the affordability of housing units. Responsible Agencies: Mono County Housing Authority. Timeframe: Provide on website by 2010; update annually. Progress: Information is provided at the permit center counter and at public workshops held by the building division. Effectiveness: Successful, Ongoing. Adjustments to Program: Program will continue.
Program 3:5 Amend the Land Development Regulations to provide a procedure for handling requests for reasonable accommodations made pursuant to state and federal fair housing laws. Responsible Agencies: Community Development Department. Timeframe: 2010. Progress: Due to the extremely low number of applications involving requests for reasonable accommodations pursuant to fair housing laws, the county has not amended the Land Development Regulations. Normal permitting procedures have proven successful to meet all requests. Effectiveness: Successful, Ongoing. Adjustments to Program: As part of the comprehensive General Plan Update, an ordinance based upon the “Model Ordinance for Providing Reasonable Accommodation Under Federal and State Fair Housing Laws” will be adopted. D. CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION Program 4:1 Continue to implement General Plan policies concerning the use of alternative energy sources (active and passive solar, etc.) in the development, rehabilitation, and replacement of housing units, including enforcement of Title 24 of the California Energy Commission Regulations. Responsible Agencies: Community Development Department/Building Division. Timeframe: Ongoing, 2007-2014. Progress: 24 is strictly enforced by the building division for all remodel and rehabilitation projects. Solar projects are incentivized though a streamlined permitting process. Effectiveness: Successful, Ongoing. Adjustments to Program: Program will continue. Program 4:2 Support the continuation of home weatherization programs offered by state agencies, utility companies and other groups. Responsible Agencies: Mono County Housing Authority in cooperation with local social service agencies, utilities, and the High Sierra Energy Foundation. Timeframe: Provide links on website by 2010; update annually. Progress: The building division several public workshops each year regarding energy efficiency upgrades, including outreach to local contractors regarding state program requirements. Effectiveness: Successful, Ongoing. Adjustments to Program: Program will continue. Program 4:3 Make information available to homeowners and renters regarding weatherization and other programs that may assist in maintaining the affordability of housing units. Responsible Agencies: Mono County Housing Authority. Timeframe: Provide on website by 2010; update annually. Progress: Information is provided at the permit center counter and at public workshops held by the building division. Effectiveness: Successful, Ongoing. Adjustments to Program: Program will continue.