Lake Forest Municipal Code Art. VI Application Review

A. An application that City staff determines satisfies the information requirements contained in the City's checklist(s) for expedited small residential rooftop solar system processing, including complete supporting documents, and permit fees, shall be deemed complete.

B. After City staff deems an application complete, City staff shall review the application to determine whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.

C. Unless the Director determines a use permit is warranted, City staff shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within a reasonable period of time after receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist, standard plan and this chapter.

D. The City shall not condition approval of an application on the approval of an association, as defined in Section 4080 of the Civil Code.

(Ord. 277 § 1, 2015)

If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.

(Ord. 277 § 1, 2015)

A. The Director may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the Director finds, based on substantial evidence, that the solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission.

B. Use permits, if required, shall be processed administratively, by the Director, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 9.184.020(D) of the Zoning Code.

(Ord. 277 § 1, 2015)