(3) Section R105.1 General is amended by adding:

Systems shall be designed by a certified Mechanical Engineer for single family residential structures greater than 1,000 s.f. of gross floor area including the basement area.

(4) Additional Requirements for Residential and Commercial Buildings is amended as follows:

a. Cement. All cement used within the Town shall be mixed with western coal fly ash, except such a mix is not required for exterior slabs.

b. Low Volatile Organic Compounds (“VOC”). The general contractor and the property owner shall sign the Homeowner VOC Awareness Checklist provided by the Town prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a project.

c. Energy Star Ratings. Energy Star rated appliances, exhaust fans and light fixtures shall be installed.

d. Exterior vegetation irrigation systems shall be installed with a moisture sensor and timer to control irrigation.

e. Pools and Spas (Hot Tubs)

i. Exterior swimming pools are prohibited in Telluride unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to the use permitted on review development review process contained in the Telluride Land Use Code.

ii. Pools, custom-built hot tubs, or factory-built portable spas shall also meet the Energy Mitigation Program requirements in Section 15-9-40.

iii. Pools, custom-built hot tubs, or factory-built portable spas shall be equipped with a vapor-retardant pool cover on or at the water surface. Pools/spas capable of being heated above 90 deg F must have a pool cover with a minimum insulation value of R-16.

f. Garage Door for heated garages shall have a value of R-18.

(g) Renewable Energy – 100% of the building’s electricity use must be provided for with renewable energy, either produced on-site or purchased through a Green Power production program. Creative alternative options will be considered by the Building Department.

(5) Section R401.2 Compliance is amended by replacing “1000” with “750” to read:

All new buildings and any building having an addition of 750 square feet or greater shall comply with Section R406. All other buildings shall comply with one of the following: ??????