For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT. The Building and Safety Division of the City of San Gabriel.
DIRECTOR. The Community Development Director for the City of San Gabriel, or his or her designee.
ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL. The utilization of email for a submittal.
SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. All of the following:
(1) A solar energy system that is not 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 all State of California health and safety standards.
(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 this code.
SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR. Equipment constructed or installed on, or located near the exterior of, any structure, as defined in § 153.003 of this title, for the purpose of collecting, storing, or transferring solar energy.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. 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.
(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, space cooling, or water heating.
(‘65 Code, § 8-13.02) (Ord. 251-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 620-C.S., passed 9-1-15)