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ATTY/ORD.413/ADDING STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLAR CHAPTER 9 <br />REV: 08-19-15 RL <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />Section 9.213 APPLICABILITY <br />A. This article applies to the permitting of all Residential Rooftop Solar Energy <br />Systems in the City. <br /> <br />B. Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems legally established or permitted prior to <br />the effective date of this ordinance are not subject to the requirements of this <br />ordinance unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that <br />materially change the size, type, or components of a Residential Rooftop Energy <br />System in such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and <br />maintenance or like-kind replacements shall not require a permit. <br /> <br />Section 9.214 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS <br />A. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and <br />requirements imposed by the state and the City. <br /> <br />B. Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating <br />water in commercial or swimming pool applications shall be certified by an <br />accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical <br />Code. <br /> <br />C. Solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and <br />performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute <br />of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such <br />as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities <br />Commission regarding safety and reliability. <br /> <br />Section 9.215 APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS <br />A. All documents required for the submission of an expedited solar energy system <br />application shall be made available on the publicly accessible City website. <br /> <br />B. Electronic Submittal of the required permit application and documents shall be <br />made available to all applicants for Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System <br />permits. <br /> <br />C. An applicant’s electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, <br />and other documents in lieu of a wet signature. <br /> <br />D. The City’s Building Department shall adopt a standard plan and checklist of all <br />requirements with which Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems shall comply <br />to be eligible for expedited review. <br />6.4.A. - Page 6