Chapter 4 — CONSTRUCTION-PHASE STORMWATER CONTROL

93104.00 - Compliance with the state construction general permit.

A.

Every project in the unincorporated areas of Imperial County within the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board jurisdiction that disturbs one acre or more of soil, or disturbs less than one acre but is part of a larger common plan of development or sale, is subject to the state construction general permit (CGP), and shall comply with all provisions of such permit.

B.

Proof of compliance with the CGP is required prior to obtaining a grading or building permit.

(Ord. No. 1508, § 1, 8-25-15)

93104.01 - Erosion and sediment control plan requirement.

A.

Any project, regardless of size, shall develop and submit a site-specific erosion and sediment control plan when applying for a grading or building permit.

B.

The plan must meet the county's Engineering Design Guidelines Manual for the Preparation and Checking of Street Improvement, Drainage and Grading Plans, Department of Public Works, Engineering Division.

C.

The enforcement agency may require implementation of specific BMPs as part of the erosion and sediment control plan.

(Ord. No. 1508, § 1, 8-25-15)

93104.02 - Stop work orders.

In addition to any available remedies, the enforcement agency may issue a stop work order for any construction activity that is creating a non-stormwater discharge or any discharge in violation of this division.

(Ord. No. 1508, § 1, 8-25-15)

Chapter 5 - POST-CONSTRUCTION PERMANENT STORM WATER CONTROLS

93105.00 - Post-construction requirements.

Development and redevelopment projects in the unincorporated areas of Imperial County within the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board jurisdiction must implement the post-construction stormwater pollutant controls indicated in this chapter.

A.

Failure by the owner of the property, or its successors or assigns, to implement and adhere to the terms, conditions, and requirements imposed pursuant to this section shall constitute a violation of this division.

B.

The enforcement agency may require the responsible person for any new development and redevelopment project to enter into an agreement for the operation and maintenance of any stormwater structural control measures and to record such agreement with the county recorder's office.

(Ord. No. 1508, § 1, 8-25-15)

Permanent control measures (BMPs) for regulated projects as defined by Order No. 2013-0001-DWQ shall be according to the approved Engineering Design Guidelines Manual for the Preparation and Checking of Street Improvement, Drainage and Grading Plans, Department of Public Works, Engineering Division.

(Ord. No. 1508, § 1, 8-25-15)

Chapter 6 - INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT

93106.00 - Enforcement authority.

A.

The enforcement agency may exercise any enforcement powers as provided in the Imperial County Code of Ordinances Title 9, Division 13, as may be necessary to effectively implement and enforce this division.

B.

In addition to the general enforcement powers provided in Imperial County Code of Ordinances Title 9, Division 13, the enforcement agency may exercise any of the following supplemental enforcement powers as

may be necessary to fulfill the purposes of this division:

1.

Cease and Desist.

a.

The enforcement agency may require any person responsible for an illicit discharge, pollutant release, or threatened prohibited discharge to immediately cease and desist such activity or discharge, to contain any discharge, release, or spill, and to clean the area within seventy-two (72) hours of notification. The enforcement agency may require the property owner and the responsible person to abate and clean up the discharge, spill, or pollutant, and to implement BMPs immediately, or by a specified time or date.

b.

The enforcement agency may require a new timeframe and notify the regional board when the enforcement agency and responsible person agree that clean-up activities cannot be completed within the original timeframe.

2.

Abatement and Clean Up. The enforcement agency may require any responsible person to abate and clean up their discharge within thirty (30) days for controlled sources of pollutants that could pose an environmental threat.

(Ord. No. 1508, § 1, 8-25-15)

Chapter 7 - SEVERABILITY

If any chapter, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this division is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

(Ord. No. 1508, § 1, 8-25-15)

Division 32 - ROOFTOP SOLAR ORDINANCE

Chapter 1 - General Provisions

93201.00 - Title.

This division shall be known as the "Rooftop Solar Ordinance" and may be cited as such.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

93201.01 - Purpose and intent.

In order to promote and encourage the use and eliminate unreasonable barriers for the installation of solar energy systems for on-site consumption, the state of California requires the county of Imperial to administratively approve any application for the installation of these types of systems by way of a building or similar nondiscretionary permit, unless the solar energy system adversely affects the health and safety of the public, therefore, requiring a conditional use permit, pursuant to Government Code § 65850.5(a) and (b). Furthermore, the state of California requires the county of Imperial through Assembly Bill (AB) 2188, which amended Section 714 of the California Civil Code and Section 65850.5 of the Government Code, to adopt an ordinance that creates as "expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems," pursuant to Government Code § 65850.5(g)(1).

Therefore, the purpose of this ordinance [division] is to facilitate the permitting and installation of small residential rooftop solar energy systems for on-site consumption, and the intent is to create a process that expedites or streamlines the building (ministerial) permit process for these types of solar energy systems.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

93201.02 - Definitions.

A.

Accessory Structure. An "accessory structure" is detached structure that is incidental and subordinate to the residential primary use, which is located on the same lot/parcel. May include carport, patio, workshop, hobby room, garage, greenhouses, storage building or similar structure.

B.

Duplex Family Dwelling. A "duplex family dwelling" (duplex) means a residential structure with two attached dwelling units with separate entrances on one legal lot or any incidental accessory structure for the duplex that are primarily allowed in medium/high-density residential zones, such as R-2, R-3 and R-4. Each dwelling unit of the duplex is usually occupied by one household or family and may include two-story (one unit per floor) or side-by-side building layouts.

C.

Electronic (Digital) Signature(s). An "electronic (digital) signature" shall mean, for the purpose of this ordinance [division], a signature that can be authenticated or validated electronically through appropriate software or qualified signature-creation device.

D.

Electronic Submittal. An "electronic submittal" shall have the same meaning set forth in § 65850.5(j)(2) of the Government Code of the state of California and shall mean submittal of permit application by one or more of the following methods: email, Internet or facsimile (or fax). Acceptance of electronic submittals shall not constitute acceptance of an electronic signature(s).

E.

Expedited or Streamlined Permit Process. "Expedited or streamlined permit process" shall mean streamlining the building permit process for simple, typical solar installations of SES so that permits can be issued in an

easy and prompt manner, as directed in this division.

F.

Kilowatt (kW). A "kilowatt (kW)" shall mean a unit of power equal to one thousand (1,000) watts.

G.

Nondiscretionary Permit. A "nondiscretionary permit" shall mean a ministerial or building permit that does not require discretionary approval by a governing body of the county of Imperial and shall not include conditional use permits or similar land use entitlements.

H.

Photovoltaic Systems. A "photovoltaic system" or solar (PV) panels shall mean a SES, with an alternating current nameplate rating, used to generate electricity.

I.

Rooftop or Roof-mounted. "Rooftop or roof-mounted" shall mean that the SRR-SES is mounted and fastened to an existing code compliant roof of a single- or duplex-family dwelling or accessory structure, as defined in this chapter and shall not include any ground-mounted SRR-SES.

J.

Single-Family Dwelling. A "single-family dwelling" (SFD) means a residential house (conventional only) that consists of just one dwelling unit and is usually occupied by one household or family or any incidental accessory structure for the SFD that are primarily allowed in low-density residential zones, such as R-1, R-2, A-1, A-2, A-3, S-1 and S-2.

K.

Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System (SRR-SES). A "small residential rooftop SES," as described in § 65850.5(j)(3) of the Government Code of the state of California, means all the following:

1.

A solar energy system that is no larger than ten (10) kilowatts alternating current [kWAC] nameplate rating or thirty (30) kilowatts thermal (kWth).

2.

A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the county of Imperial and paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 714 of the Civil Code.

3.

A solar energy system that is installed on a single-family dwelling or duplex family dwelling (duplex).

A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined within Division 5 and 6 of Title 9 and within the Imperial County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.

L.

Solar Energy Systems (SES). A "solar system," as described in § 801.5(a)(1) and (2) of the Civil Code of the state of California, is any of the following:

1.

Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating.

2.

Any structural design feature of a building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating.

M.

Streamline. "Streamline" or "streamlining" shall mean a fast and less complicated course of action. The terms "streamline" and "expedite" may be used interchangeably throughout this Rooftop Solar Ordinance (Division 32).

N.

Thermal Systems. A "thermal system" shall mean a thermal solar energy system that is used to heat water in structure(s) or pool(s). "Thermal" shall be used in this ordinance [division] to reference a thermal SES that heats structures, and "thermal pools" shall be used in this ordinance [division] to reference a thermal SES that heats pools.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

The building official shall reject a building permit application for expedited services if any information on the submitted forms or plans is incorrect, erroneous, false, misrepresented, lacking, or missing, making it difficult to expedite the permit process. The building official will provide a deficiency notice to the applicant if information provided on the checklist is missing. The timeline to this process is as follows:

•

Projects with 1—25 chargers: Five days to deem an application complete or incomplete; twenty (20) business days to approve/deny the project after administrative review limited to health and safety. The project will be deemed approved if no action is taken within these timelines.

•

Projects with 26 or more stations: Ten (10) business days to deem an application complete or incomplete; forty (40) business days to approve/deny the project after administrative review limited to health and safety.

The project will be deemed approved if no action is taken within these timelines.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15; Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)

93201.04 - Permits for other jurisdictions.

The Imperial County Planning and Development Services Department (Department) may contract with incorporated cities within the county of Imperial (e.g. Calipatria, etc.) to perform within a city all functions performed by the building division of this department, which includes processing building permits and performing site inspections. Therefore, this department may receive and process building permits for SRRSES for any cities that may have an approved contract (agreement) with the county of Imperial, subject to the following:

A.

Planning approval from the city, or authorized agent, shall be provided with the application on the approved form (Form SRR-SES2).

B.

Fire approval from the city fire department, or authorized agent, shall be provided with the application on the approved form (Form SRR-SES2).

C.

Application shall not be accepted or deemed complete without required approvals listed in subsection A and B of this section.

D.

Building permit applications and inspections for SRR-SES shall be subject to all the requirements of this division and processed as directed by Division 32 of Title 9 (the Rooftop Solar Ordinance).

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

93201.05 - Utility providers requirements.

A.

Obtaining building permits from the county of Imperial (county) is only one part of the process to install and use SRR-SES, and the applicant(s) for such systems is responsible to coordinate with all involved agencies, in order to move through the process efficiently, i.e. with minimal or no issues.

B.

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID or district) and other utility providers that service the county of Imperial have a separate approval process for interconnection or incentive programs, such as IID's Solar Solution Incentive Program and Net Energy Metering Program that may apply to SRR-SES (PV). Approval or issuance of building permits or approval or sign-off of final inspections for SRR-SES by the county of Imperial shall not constitute approval or acceptance by IID or other utility providers for any relevant program for incentives or interconnections.

C.

The applicant of any building permit for SRR-SES (PV) is expected to contact their utility provider early in the planning stage, in order to assure a timely and cost-effective project. Although approval from the utility provider is not required by the county to process and approve building permits for SRR-SES, the applicant should design the SRR-SES to meet standards of the county and the utility provider, in an effort to minimize revisions and modification to the SRR-SES.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

93201.06 - Contractor.

All work done for SRR-SES through an approved building permit from Imperial County Planning and Development Services Department (ICPDS) shall be done by a licensed contractor, as required by the California State License Board (CSLB).

The contractor's license must be in good standing (current and active) with the California State License Board (CSLB), and the contractor must have on file with the ICPDS proof of worker's compensation insurance listing the county of Imperial as the certificate holder.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

93201.07 - Mobile home exclusion.

SRR-SES that will be mounted on "mobile homes," as defined by this Title (Division 14) and Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations, within the jurisdiction of the county shall be processed and permitted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Therefore, building permits for SRR-SES on mobile homes within the county shall not be subject to this ordinance [division] or qualify for expedited permitting services from the county of Imperial.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

Chapter 2 - EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS

93202.00 - Purpose/application.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a procedure for a streamlined or expedited building permit process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems (SRR-SES) that are eligible, in accordance with this ordinance [division]. This process applies to SRR-SES as defined in Section 93201.02.B of Title 9 that are eligible for an expedited permitting process as set forth in Section 93202.01 of Title 9.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

In order for an SRR-SES application to be eligible for an expedited, streamlined permitting process, all of the following criteria must be met and verified with Rooftop Solar Approval and Checklist Eligibility forms at time of submittal:

The proposed SRR-SES must be a solar energy system that is no larger than ten (10) kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating (PV) or thirty (30) kilowatts thermal (four hundred sixty-two (462) square feet of collector).

2.

The proposed SRR-SES must conform to all applicable State fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the County of Imperial, such as Title 24, Parts 2, 2.5, 3-6, and 9, etc., and paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 714 of the Civil Code.

3.

The proposed SRR-SES must be roof-mounted.

4.

The proposed SRR-SES must be mounted on an existing code compliant single or duplex family dwelling structure or incidental accessory structure.

5.

The height must not exceed the maximum legal building height.

6.

All components for a SRR-SES must be certified by an accredited listing agency, including:

a.

Solar collectors (thermal and thermal pools only).

b.

Solar domestic water heating system (Thermal only).

7.

The heat transfer fluid is either water or nontoxic fluid (thermal only).

8.

A complete building permit application, pursuant to §93202.02, must be submitted.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15; Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)

The building permit applications for a SRR-SES shall contain all of the following documentation, along with appropriate permit fee, in order to be received and deemed complete. Acceptable forms are listed in Chapter 5 of this Ordinance [Title] and shall be available at the Imperial County Planning and Development Services Department (ICPDS) office and on the department's public website. All documents must be completely filled out and in conformance with the approved SRR-SES "Checklist of Eligibility and Requirements".

Checklist of eligibility and required permitting documentation rooftop solar approval form.

2.

Permit application (General ICPDS form), see Section 93205.03.

3.

General owner's acknowledgement form (General ICPDS form), see Section 93205.04.

4.

General owner's affidavit form (General ICPDS form), see Section 93204.05, letter of approval or similar document, if necessary:

a.

When the owner of title is not signing the application.

b.

When an individual is signing for a corporation or company, which is the owner.

5.

Site plan(s), two full sets required (general ICPDS form or drafted plans), see Section 93205.06.

6.

Maximum height of solar panels and rooftop.

7.

Clearance distance around panels pursuant to CA Fire Code Section 605.11-605.12.

8.

Electrical and structural plans prepared by a licensed engineer, two full sets required, see Section 93205.07.

9.

Fee, as set forth in Chapter 4 of this Division.

10.

Current worker's compensation insurance listing the county of Imperial as the certificate holder for the contractor of record, on file with ICPDS.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15; Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)

93202.03 - Permit processing time.

Building permits applications for SRR-SES shall be reviewed and approved by the next business day and no later than three business days, following the day the building permit application is received and deemed complete.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

Building permits application for SRR-SES may be submitted to the Imperial County Planning and Development Services Department (ICPDS), Building Division by way of any of the following methods:

A.

In person: Submit all original application documentation in person to the Building Division at the ICPDS office located at the address listed in subsection B.

B.

Mail: Mail all original application documentation to the building division at the following address: 801 W. Main Street, EJ Centro, CA 92243. Submittal by this method has to include a valid email for the applicant, in order to receive confirmation of receipt of the application and notification of acceptance status. If the application is incomplete or will not be accepted, the applicant will be notified by email and the application will be mailed back to the applicant.

C.

Email (electronic submittal): Email an Adobe PDF (.pdf) copy of the original application documentation to the building division at the following email: Buildinginfo@co.imperial.ca.us or to the division's current active email. An email will be sent to the applicant to confirm receipt of the application and to notify of acceptance status, and if the application is incomplete or will not be accepted, the applicant will also be notified by email. Since electronic signatures cannot be accepted, the application must be signed prior issuance of the building permit, and fees must also be paid prior to issuance of the building permit in person or by calling (442)2651736 or the department's current active phone number.

D.

Facsimile (electronic submittal): Fax a copy of the original application documentation to the building division at the following fax number: (442)265-1735 (Attn: Building Division) or to the division's current active fax number. Submittal by this method has to include a valid email for the applicant, in order to receive confirmation of receipt of the application and notification of acceptance status, and if the application is incomplete or will not be accepted, the applicant will also be notified by email. Since electronic signatures cannot be accepted, the application must be signed prior issuance of the building permit, and fees must also be paid prior to issuance of the building permit in person or by calling (442)265-1736 or the department's current active phone number.

Any application documentation submitted must be legible. ILLEGIBLE APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION IS GROUNDS FOR DEEMING AN APPLICATION INCOMPLETE OR NOT ACCEPTING AN APPLICATION.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

All required application documentation shall be signed by the appropriate party (i.e. property owner[s] contractors, etc.) as specified on the application or form(s) listed in Section 93202.02 of this chapter.

California State Law requires local agencies to authorize the acceptance of the electronic signature on all application documentation for SRR-SES in lieu of a wet signature, unless the local agency determines its inability to authorize such format. Pursuant to Government Code §65850.5(g)(2), the Imperial County Planning and Development Services Department (ICPDS or Department) is UNABLE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE, at the time of adoption of this "Rooftop Solar Ordinance," on all application documentation for SRR-SES for the following reasons: ICPDS does not currently accept electronic signatures, as defined in Section 93201.02 of this ordinance [division], for any type of permit that is processed by this department; therefore, the department does not count on the necessary technological capability to accept this type of signature format. In order to establish required capabilities, funding has to be obtained to secure appropriate hard- and/or software that can authenticate an electronic signature and more time is necessary to establish the technological capability to accept this signature format. Therefore, the county of Imperial WILL NOT ALLOW ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES on any application documentation for SRR-SES, and WET SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED as listed above and Section 93202.04 of this chapter.

If submitting the SRR-SES application electronically, all forms may be submitted without a wet signature or any signature; however, prior to issuance of the building permit, all forms must be signed by the appropriate party. In lieu of a wet signature from the owner on an application, the owner may provide a notarized owner's affidavit with wet signatures giving someone else the ability to sign the application.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

93202.06 - Permit issuance.

Building permits for SRR-SES that meet all the minimum requirements of this ordinance [division], and that do not have any specific, adverse impact on the public's health or safety, and conforms with Government Code §65850.5, specifically Subsection (f), shall be approved and issued to the applicant(s). ICPDS staff shall notify the applicant(s) of issuance by phone or email, and the applicant(s) shall pick-up issued building permit(s) from the ICPDS office during normal business hours.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

93202.07 - Permit denial.

ICPDS shall notify an applicant in writing within three days if a building permit application for SRR-SES will be denied. The written notice shall include the reason for denial and may recommend possible solutions or alternatives for approval. Re-submittal of a previously "denied" building permit application for SRR-SES that has been revised shall be deemed equivalent of a new application and all procedures and time frames shall be as a new application.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

93202.08 - Inspection requirements for SRR-SES.

Any inspection(s) required for SRR-SES shall be done as follows:

A.

One or two inspections, depending on size of proposed project. Additional inspections may be required for corrections.

B.

One inspection for foundation system and supplemental work around pedestals. Additional inspections may be required for corrections.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15; Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)

93202.09 - Correction notice.

An ICPDS building inspector that performs an inspection for an EVCS may issue a "Correction Notice" if the system that was built does not match the approved application and plans, if the system does not meet local and state building and electrical codes, or if the system does not meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements, issuance of a correction notice shall constitute a failed inspection and hourly rate may be charged.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15; Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)

93202.10 - Final permit.

A building permit for a SRR-SES shall only be considered "finalized" or a "final permit" if the constructed system passes the inspection and receives a sign-off by an ICPDS Building Inspector.

(Ord. No. 1509, § 1, 9-22-15)

Chapter 3 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations[[39]]

Sections:

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1587, adopted December 5, 2023, rescinded and re-enacted Ch. 3 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 3 pertained to building permit fees for SRR-SES, consisted of §§ 93203.00 —93203.03, and derived from Ord. No. 1509, adopted September 22, 2015.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a procedure for a streamlined or expedited building permit process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) including level 2 and direct current fast chargers (DCFC) that are eligible, in accordance with this Ordinance [Chapter]. This process applies to ECVS as defined in Section 93201.02.E of Title 9 that are eligible for an expedited permitting process as set forth in Section 93202.01 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)

In order for an EVCS application to be eligible for an expedited, streamlined permitting process, all of the following criteria must be met and verified with Form S101 at time of submittal:

1.

The EVCS permit application shall meet the minimum requirements as listed in Section 93201.028.

2.

Only the EVCS qualifies for expedited services, so the EVCS must be permitted independently. The permit application shall not include any other item that requires any additional review.

(Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)

The building permit applications for an EVCS shall contain all of the following documentation, along with appropriate permit fee, in order to be received and deemed complete. Acceptable forms are listed in Chapter 6 of this Ordinance and shall be available at the Imperial County Planning and Development Services Department (ICPDS) office and on the Department's public website. All documents must be completely filled out and in conformance with the approved EVCS Checklist.

1.

EVCS - Electric vehicle charging stations permitting checklist.

2.

Permit Application (General ICPDS form), see Section 93206.03.

3.

General Owner's Acknowledgement form (General ICPDS form), see Section 93206.04.

4.

General Owner's Affidavit form (General ICPDS form), see Section 93206.05, letter of approval or similar document, if necessary:

a.

When the owner of title is not signing the application.

b.

When an individual is signing for a corporation or company, which is the owner.

Site plan(s) with parking plan, two full sets required (General ICPDS form or drafted plans), see Section 93206.06.

6.

Electrical plans and load calculations, including single-line diagram (s), prepared by a licensed engineer or certified electrician in charge of the project, two full sets required, see Section 93206.07.

7.

Construction details and plans for the charging stations pedestal and protection component, including the anchoring system's details and plans, see Section 93206.08.

8.

Fee, as set forth in Chapter 4 of this Division.

9.

Current worker's compensation insurance listing the county of Imperial as the Certificate Holder for the contractor of record, on file with ICPDS.

(Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)

Chapter 4 - BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR SRR-SES[[40]]

Sections:

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1587, adopted December 5, 2023, rescinded and re-enacted Ch. 4 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 4 pertained to approved application checklist, forms and required plans, consisted of §§ 93204.00—93204.06, and derived from Ord. No. 1509, adopted September 22, 2015.

In accordance with Chapter 7.5 of the Government Code Section 66015 et seq., the fee for SRR-SES shall not exceed the maximum allowed by state las.

(Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)

A.

The fee for SRR-SES shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) for any system that is fifteen (15) kilowatts or less. For any system greater than fifteen (15) kilowatts, the fee shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00,) with an additional fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each additional kilowatt above fifteen (15) kilowatts. For example,

the fee for a ten (10) kilowatt system shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) and for a twenty (20) kilowatt system shall be five hundred seventy-five dollars and zero cents ($575.00.)

For commercial rooftop solar energy systems (not considered for streamline permits), a fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) plus seven dollars ($7.00) per kilowatt (kW) for each kilowatt between fifty-one (51) kW and two hundred fifty (250) kW, plus five dollars ($5.00) for every kilowatt above two hundred fifty (250) kW will be charged, pursuant to SB 1222.

B.

The fee applied to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) will be the sum of actual zoning, one hour plan check, general plan, SMI, CBSC, CSBC, administration, one hour inspection for foundation, two-hour for underground electric and pedestal inspections. This includes the installation of up to four stations. Additional fee of forty-one dollars ($41.00) will be charged per each additional pedestal to be installed.

(Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)

93204.02 - Fee schedule(s).

A.

SRR-SES.

B.

EVCS

*Approximate fee of four charging stations with a cost of $50,000 per unit including SMI calculated at a rate of 0.00028 per each fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).

(Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)

93204.03 - Payment.

Full payment of required fees are due prior to issuance of any streamlined building permits. Payment can be made in person or over the phone.

(Ord. No. 1587, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-23)