The following definitions shall be applicable to the provisions in this Chapter.
A. "A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact" means a method that includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the City on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The City shall use its best efforts to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 714 of the Civil Code.
B. "Reasonable restrictions" means on a solar energy system are those restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency or specified performance, or that allow for an alternative system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits.
C. "Restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance" means:
1. For water heater systems or solar swimming pool hearing systems: An amount exceeding ten (10) percent of the cost of the system, but in no case more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or decreasing the efficiency of the solar energy system by an amount exceeding ten (10) percent, as originally specified and proposed.
2. For photovoltaic systems: An amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) over the system cost as originally specified and proposed, or a decrease in system efficiency of an amount exceeding ten (10) percent as originally specified and proposed.
D. "Solar energy system" means a solar energy system as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, including but not limited to:
1. 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 hearing, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating.
2. 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.
E. "Small residential rooftop solar energy system"" means a solar energy system which meets all of the following:
1. A solar energy system that is no larger than ten (10) kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty (30) kilowatts thermal.
2. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the City; all state, local health and safety standards; and all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.
3. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling.
4. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the City of Adelanto Development Code.
5. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the City, all state and City health and safety standards, and paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of section 714 of the California Civil Code.
F. "Specific, adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
G. "Electronic submittal" means the utilization of one (1) or more of the following:
1. Email;
2. Internet;
3. Facsimile.
(Ord. No. 538, Section 1, 8/26/15)