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Multi- family projects with five or more dwelling units shall be designed and constructed to be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. This requirement applies to both the individual units and the common area. A minimum of 5 percent of the dwelling units in the project (but not less than one unit) shall be accessible to individuals with mobility impairments. An additional 2 percent of the dwelling units (but not less than one unit) shall be accessible to individuals with hearing or vision impairments. Dwelling units designed and constructed in accordance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) are deemed to comply with the Section 504 regulation. Accessible units must be (to the maximum extent feasible) distributed throughout the projects and sites, and must be available in a sufficient range of sizes and amenities so as not to limit choice. VISIT - ABILITY Multi- family projects with four or less dwelling units and single family dwelling units shall be designed and constructed in a manner that individuals with mobility limitations can reasonably sustain occupancy. GREEN BUILDING Multi- family projects with four or less dwelling units and single - family dwelling units shall be designed and constructed to meet or exceed the California Energy Code and the California Green Building Standards Code. Multi- family projects with five or more dwelling units shall be designed and constructed to achieve a minimum LEED certification of Silver. DISASTER MITIGATION STANDARDS Disaster mitigation standards are included in the state and local codes adopted by the City of Santa Ana. QUALITY / DURABILITY The quality and durability of all new construction housing projects shall exceed the minimum standards established by the construction industry and various trades. MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT All materials and equipment shall comply with all applicable state and local codes adopted by the City of Santa Ana and all applicable standards described herein. All materials and equipment shall be new, in excellent condition, and delivered to the project in the manufacturer's original packaging. REHABILITATION Upon completion, all rehabilitation projects shall meet all applicable state and local codes adopted by the City of Santa Ana and all applicable standards described herein. LEAD BASED PAINT All housing built before 1978 must comply with 24 CFR Part 35 Subpart J and HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule regarding the evaluation and control of lead -based paint hazards. HUD's guidelines are available at http://www.hud.gov/offices/"lead/"lbp/hudguidelines/index.cfm ACCESSIBILITY & USABILITY To the extent possible and practical, multi - family rehabilitation projects shall incorporate measures to improve the accessibility and usability of the property by persons with disabilities. The rehabilitation of a single - family dwelling unit occupied by a person or persons with GREEN BUILDING Standard measures related to energy conservation, energy efficiency, water conservation and the use of recycled materials have been incorporated herein. City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency Request for Qualifications for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) Pa e 28 19� -31