The definitions contained in this section shall govern the construction, meaning and application of words and phrases used in this Chapter.
“A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact” 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 California Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or re-designated from time to time.
“Building Official” means the Building Official of the City of Anaheim or the person designated by the Building Official as the person responsible for administering the provisions of this Chapter.
“Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following: (1) e-mail, (2) the internet, or (3) facsimile.
“Small residential rooftop solar energy system” means all of the following:
(1) A solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 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 and paragraph (iii) of subdivision (c) of Section 714 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or re-designated from time to time.
(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 authority having jurisdiction.
“Solar Energy System” has the same meaning as is set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 801.5 of the California Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or re-designated from time to time. As presently written, paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 801.5 of the California Civil Code provides that a “solar energy system” means either of the following:
(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 heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating; or
(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.
“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. (Ord. 6337, §1 (part): August 18, 2015.)