(A) All documents required for the submission of an expedited solar energy system application shall be made available on the city’s website.
(B) The applicant may submit the permit application and associated documentation to the city’s building division by personal, mailed, or electronic submittal together with any required permit processing and inspection fees.
(C) An applicant’s electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.
(D) The city’s Building Division shall adopt a checklist of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review.
(E) The small residential rooftop solar system permit process, and checklist(s) shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
(F) All plan review and permit fees shall be as adopted by separate resolution and/or ordinance. Plan checking fees shall be paid at the time of plan review submittal. Permit fees shall be paid at the time of permit issuance. Any such fees must comply with
Government Code Sections 65850.55 and 66015, and any other applicable state laws.
(Ord. 4676, passed 9-28-15)