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The Board of Supervisors finds that, currently, the information available as to what additional energy-conservation measures are cost-effective in buildings containing three or more dwelling units is incomplete. The Board of Supervisors therefore authorizes the Director of the Department of Building Inspection to adopt additional interim requirements for the installation of energy conservation measures in residential buildings containing three or more dwelling units in the following manner:
(a) The Director shall hold a public hearing at which testimony may be given regarding the proposed interim requirement, prior to making a determination. Notice of the hearing shall be sent as provided in Section 1217(a).
(b) The Director shall then adopt the proposed interim requirement if he or she determines that the measure is cost-effective within the meaning of this chapter and has a simple economic payback not exceeding five years, according to the best information available. In developing such requirements, the Director shall closely coordinate with ongoing utility programs and the California Energy Commission.
(c) Within two years of adoption of any interim requirement, the Director shall make a final determination as to whether the interim requirement is cost-effective. If the Director determines that the interim requirement is not cost-effective, then the requirement shall be canceled. If the Director determines that the interim requirement is cost-effective, the Director shall present a report on the interim requirement and proposed legislation to implement the requirement to the Board of Supervisors prior to the expiration of the two-year period. A public hearing shall be held on the proposed legislation and the Board of Supervisors shall give notice in the same manner as provided in Section 1217(a).
(d) The interim requirement shall remain in effect for 90 days beyond the expiration of the two-year period. If the Board of Supervisors does not pass the proposed legislation, the interim requirement will expire at the end of the 90-day period.
(Added by Ord. 399-89, App. 11/6/89; amended by Ord. 161-92, App. 6/4/92; Ord. 350-95, App. 11/3/95; Ord. 256-07, App. 11/6/2007)