(a) The Building Department shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite the approval of small residential rooftop solar energy system applications within thirty (30) days of the adoption of this chapter.
(b) An application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan shall be deemed complete, and the Building Department shall issue a building permit or other non-discretionary permit within three (3) business days.
(c) Review of the application shall be limited to the Building Official’s review of whether the applicant meets local, state and federal health and safety requirements.
(d) If an application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permitting shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.
(e) Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the Building Department for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review.
(f) The inspection shall be done in a timely manner and should include consolidated inspections.
(g) If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized but need not conform to the requirements of this chapter.
(§ 2, Ord. 3026, eff. October 1, 2015)