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Staff Report for an Ordinance Adding San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 7-5 Article 2 "Expedited Streamlined Permitting Process for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems" to Provide an Expedited, Streamlined Permitting Process for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems
Staffreport
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance adding San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 7-5 Article 2 "Expedited Streamlined Permitting Process for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems" to provide an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar systems.
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY
In 2014, the State of California enacted AB 2188, requiring cities to adopt an ordinance to establish an expedited, streamlined process for permitting small residential rooftop solar energy systems. State law defines small residential rooftop solar energy systems as solar energy systems that: 1) are no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating (Photovoltaic - PV) or 30 kilowatts thermal (Water Heating); 2) conform to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical and other building codes adopted by the local authority; 3) are installed on a single-family or duplex family dwelling; and 4) do not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the local authority.
The proposed ordinance satisfies State law requirements. The ordinance codifies State law requirements, which include: accepting and approving applications electronically; directing the City's Chief Building Official to develop a checklist of all requirements for small rooftop solar energy systems to be eligible for expedited review; and authorizing the City's Chief Building Official to administratively approve eligible applications that meet all necessary requirements including applicable health and safety standards.
The Building and Safety Services staff already provides a process for expedited over-the-counter reviews of...
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