Colfax Municipal Code Ch. 16.80 Solar Energy

All subdivisions requiring a tentative map shall provide for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivisions to the extent the same may be accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social and technological factors. The provisions of this chapter shall not reduce densities or the percentage of lot coverage otherwise permitted by any building or structure and shall not apply to condominium projects of existing structures when no new structures are constructed.

(Prior code § 9-1.2010)

Passive or natural heating opportunities in subdivision design shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of the following:

A. The design of lot size and configuration to permit the orientation of a structure in an east-west alignment for southern exposure;

B. The local climate;

C. The contours;

D. The configuration of the parcel to be divided; and

E. Other design and improvement requirements.

(Prior code § 9-1.2015)

Passive or natural cooling opportunities in subdivision design shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of the following:

A. The design of lot size and configuration to permit the orientation of a structure to take advantage of shade or prevailing winds;

B. The local climate;

C. The contours; and

D. Other design and improvement requirements.

(Prior code § 9-1.2020)