Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Wheatland Municipal Code Ch. 15.19 Expedited Permitting of Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System…
Wheatland Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Wheatland
Cite as: Wheatland Municipal Code Chapter 15.19 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Note: Prior ordinance history: Ord. 456.
§ 15.19.010. Authority.¶
The City of Wheatland hereby designates the County of Yuba building department as the authority for implementing the city's compliance with the required State of California process for expedited permitting of "small residential rooftop solar energy systems," and also adopts along the installation requirements set forth in Sections 15.19.020 and 15.19.030.
"Small residential rooftop solar energy system" shall have the same meaning as provided in the Solar Rights Act, Government Code Section 65850.5(j)(3), as the same may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)
§ 15.19.020. Fire department roof access point.¶
For fire department roof access, the roof access point shall NOT be located on a residential garage roof.
(Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)
§ 15.19.030. Location of electrical conduit located under a roof.¶
Electrical conduit used for the installation of "small residential rooftop solar energy systems" that is run within the building attic space shall be located at a minimum distance of twelve inches below the bottom surface of the roof sheathing.
(Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)
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