Lake Forest Municipal Code Art. II Definitions

The definitions set forth below shall be applicable to the provisions in this chapter.

"Director"

means the City's Director of Community Development.

"Electronic submittal"

means the utilization of one or more of the following:

Email;

The Internet;

Facsimile.

"Small residential rooftop solar energy system"

means a solar energy system which meets all of the following:

Is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal;

Conforms to all applicable State fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the City, and all State and City health and safety standards;

Conforms to all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability;

Is installed on a single-or duplex-family dwelling; and

The panel or module array does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the City.

"Solar energy system"

has the meaning set forth in paragraph (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 801.5 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time.

"Specific, adverse impact"

means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

(Ord. 277 § 1, 2015)