Chapter 15.36 — NEW RESIDENTIAL ENERGY GUIDELINES

The intent and purpose of this chapter is to encourage energy efficiency improvements. This chapter is designed to promote an energy efficient infrastructure for residential units, minimizing costs to property owners and the city, and

expanding the ability of property owners to conserve energy. This chapter allows the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.

(Ord. No. 3143, § 18, 12-13-22)

This chapter should serve as a guideline for all new residential homes in the city. Existing modifications to residential or alterations that are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of energy efficiency standards in such a way as to require new permitting.

(Ord. No. 3143, § 18, 12-13-22)

A.

All energy efficiency measures shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the city and the State of California.

B.

The main electrical service for residential buildings should have a rating no less than two hundred amps or greater to accommodate future improvements.

C.

The main electrical panel should have a minimum three-quarter-inch conduit routed to the rooftop for future solar installation.

D.

The main electrical panel should have a minimum three-quarter-inch conduit routed to an enclosed garage for future electric vehicle charging station installation.

E.

The single-family residence should have a solar zone dedicated on the roof oriented between one hundred ten degrees and two hundred seventy degrees of true north. The recommended minimum solar area should be two hundred fifty square feet.

F.

Water heating systems to serve individual dwelling units should be installed using solar hot water heating systems.

(Ord. No. 3143, § 18, 12-13-22)