Chapter 17.86 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPEDITED BUILDING PERMIT

PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS Part 1 - PURPOSE

The purpose of the chapter is to provide an expedited, streamlined building permit process that complies with state law in order to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems.

(Ord. 29601.)

Part 2 - DEFINITIONS

The definitions set forth in this part shall govern the application and interpretation of this chapter.

(Ord. 29601.)

"Building official" means the chief building official, or a regularly authorized deputy.

(Ord. 29601.)

"Electronic submittal" means the utilization of electronic e-mail or submittal via the internet.

(Ord. 29601.)

"Small residential rooftop solar energy system" means all of the following:

A.

A solar energy system that is no larger than ten kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty kilowatts thermal.

B.

A solar energy system that 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.

C.

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

D.

A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the city.

(Ord. 29601.)

"Solar energy system" means either of the following:

A.

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.

B.

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.

(Ord. 29601.)