The words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows:
FEASIBLE METHOD TO SATISFACTORILY MITIGATE OR AVOID THE ADVERSE IMPACT: Includes, but is not limited to, any cost effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the city on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The city shall use its best efforts to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of Civil Code section 714(d)(1)(A)-(B).
SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM: A solar energy system that is all of the following:
A. A solar energy system that is no larger than ten (10) kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty (30) kilowatts thermal;
B. 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 and city health and safety standards;
C. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling; and
D. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the city.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM: Has the same meaning set forth in Civil Code sections 801.5(a)(1) and 801.5(a)(2).
SPECIFIC, ADVERSE IMPACT: A significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete. (Ord. 15-1005)