Yuba County Municipal Code Art. 1 Scope and Application

These regulations, as part of Title X of the Yuba County Ordinance Code, shall be known as the expedited and streamlined permit process for small residential rooftop solar systems of the County of Yuba, hereinafter referred to as "this Code."

(Ord. No. 1548)

The purpose of the Chapter is to adopt an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act and AB 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014; Amending Civil Code Section 714; and Government Code Section 65850.5) to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. The Ordinance encourages the use of solar systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the County and expanding the ability of property owners to install solar energy systems. The Ordinance allows the County to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.

(Ord. No. 1548)

This Chapter applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems within the unincorporated area of Yuba County.

Exception: Small residential rooftop solar energy systems legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of this Ordinance are not subject to the requirements of this Ordinance unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of a small rooftop energy system in such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacements shall not require a permit.

(Ord. No. 1548)