Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 8 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
Watsonville Municipal Code Ch. 20 Municipal Solar Utility
Watsonville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Watsonville
Cite as: Watsonville Municipal Code Chapter 20 · Text as of 2026-10-05
8-20.01 Creation of Municipal Solar Utility.¶
A Municipal Solar Utility is hereby created for the purposes of satisfying requirements contained in Section 17052.5 or Section 23601 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State.
(§ 1, Ord. 1483-25, eff. January 1, 2026)
8-20.02 Delegation of authority.¶
The Municipal Solar Utility shall be under the direction and control of the City Manager.
(§ 1, Ord. 1483-25, eff. January 1, 2026)
8-20.03 Adoption of rules and regulations.¶
The City Manager shall present for Council approval rules and regulations governing the activities of the Municipal Solar Utility, including a program whose primary activity will be issuing permits to qualified solar leasing businesses, and establishing permittee and/or consumer protection criteria. Such rules and regulations shall be approved by Council resolution.
(§ 1, Ord. 1483-25, eff. January 1, 2026)
8-20.04 Fees.¶
Reasonable fees shall be charged for the costs of administering the program referred to in Section 8-20.03 and may be established by resolution of the Council.
(§ 1, Ord. 1483-25, eff. January 1, 2026)
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