The City Council adopts all California Code of Regulations, the California Energy Codes, and California Health and Safety Codes related to small size rooftop residential solar, residential energy storage systems, also referred to as ESS, and residential EV charger systems to expedite and streamline plan review, issuance of permits, and inspections. This chapter is designed to encourage the use of such systems in residential occupancies by achieving a timely, cost-effective method to remove unreasonable barriers, minimize costs to property owners in the installation of such energy systems. This chapter allows the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.
(Ord. 2022-12-1542 § 7 (part): Ord. 2015-08-1476 § 1 (part))