(A) All documents required for the submission of a small residential rooftop solar energy system application shall be made available on the city website.
(B) Electronic submittal of the required application and documents via email, the city’s website, or facsimile shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.
(C) An applicant’s electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.
(D) The Building Department shall develop and implement a standard plan and checklist of all requirements for which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall be eligible for expedited review. The standard plan and checklist shall substantially conform to the checklist and standard plans contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
(E) All fees prescribed for the permitting of small residential rooftop solar energy systems must comply with Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65850.55 and 66015 and Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17951.
(Ord. 620-C.S., passed 9-1-15)