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Title 17 — ZONING[1]

§ 17.56

Blythe Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-08 · Blythe

17.56.010 - Intent.

The intent of this chapter is to provide for the protection and encouragement of the use of solar energy collectors as an alternate energy source.

(Ord. 595 § 6.13 (part), 1982)

17.56.020 - Solar energy collectors as permitted use.

The use of solar energy collectors for the purpose of providing energy for heating and/or cooling is a permitted use within all zones, whether as part of a structure or incidental to a group of structures in the nearby vicinity. Use of solar energy collectors is subject to the restraints imposed by the existing buildings and structures within the city limits plus the zoning, height and setback limitations continued within this code, and existing trees. No guarantee is hereby given that all property within the city limits is entitled to the use of solar collectors. However, as a general policy, reasonable care should be taken to protect the opportunity for the utilization of solar collectors at all of the locations available.

(Ord. 595 § 6.13(A), 1982)

17.56.030 - Variances for solar access.

Variances shall be granted by the planning director from zone restrictions such as height, setback and lot density where such variances are necessary to permit unimpaired access to the sun during the hours of ten a.m. to two p.m. so long as such variances do not interfere with an existing solar collector on northerly property within the reasonable vicinity and are not otherwise injurious to adjacent property. Such variances shall be considered minor variances within the meaning of Section 17.70.070.

(Ord. 630 § 3 (part), 1987; Ord. 595 § 6.13(B), 1982)

17.56.040 - Yard variation for block solar development.

If, for the reason of solar orientation, an entire area between two intersecting streets in a block is developed cooperatively as a unit, all yard regulations may be varied to carry out the purpose, providing that the city council, after public notice and hearing, is of the opinion that such a development will not be injurious to adjacent property.

(Ord. 595 § 6.13(C), 1982)

Chapter 17.57 - COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES

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  1. ▸ Title 17 — ZONING[1]
    Overview
    1. § 17.02
    2. § 17.04
    3. § 17.06
    4. § 17.08
    5. § 17.10
    6. § 17.12
    7. § 17.14
    8. § 17.16
    9. § 17.18
    10. § 17.20
    11. § 17.22
    12. § 17.23
    13. § 17.24
    14. § 17.26
    15. § 17.27
    16. § 17.28
    17. § 17.29
    18. § 17.30
    19. § 17.32
    20. § 17.33
    21. § 17.34
    22. § 17.36
    23. § 17.38
    24. § 17.40
    25. § 17.42
    26. § 17.44
    27. § 17.46
    28. § 17.47
    29. § 17.49
    30. § 17.50
    31. § 17.52
    32. § 17.54
    33. § 17.56
    34. § 17.57
    35. Chapter 17.58 — GARAGE AND YARD SALES

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