The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide an expedited streamlined rooftop solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act and Assembly Bill 2188, (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014, Government Code, Section 65850.5) in order to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This chapter encourages the use of rooftop solar systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the City and expanding the ability of property owners to install rooftop solar energy systems. This chapter allows the City to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.
(Ord. 163, passed 8-12-2015)