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| PETTIS LEADS IN PASSAGE OF GREEN BUILDING LEGISLATION |
| Sunday, 08 April 2007 08:00 |
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The City Council of Cathedral City announced its support for the California Green Builder Program, directing city staff to incorporate Green Builder resource-efficient construction practices.
Under the ordinance introduced by Councilmember Greg Pettis, Cathedral City has set an April 1, 2008 timeline to develop a city-wide program that recommends construction techniques, a landscape ordinance and construction waste recycling methods for all home builders.
Additionally, the ordinance will provide promotional materials to help homebuilders and home owners meet the goals of the California Green Builder Program by reducing water usage and emissions of carbon dioxide.
"Global warming doesn't stop at the city's borders," Councilmember Pettis said. "With over 50,000 residents, we need to realize that the decisions we make at City Hall have long term impacts not just in our city, but throughout our entire region."
Pettis commended his colleagues for their support of the ordinance. "I'm hoping the unanimous vote sends a message to Cathedral City residents that their leaders at City Hall aren't interested in playing political games with the future of our planet. We are all in this together," he said. |