Month: July 2010

by

Solar Zoning Ordinance

CF 10-1153

Planning Department is instructed, in consultation with the City Attorney and with the assistance of the Department of Building and Safety and the Fire Department, to prepare and present a Solar Zoning Ordinance within 60 days, and streamline the permitting process for solar energy panel structures.

Read about  What is the California Solar Mandate?

The California Energy Commission introduced the California solar mandate which requires rooftop solar photovoltaic systems to be equipped on all new homes built on January 1, 2020 and beyond. This progressive ruling is the first of its kind in the US and is leading the nation to a cleaner energy future. This initiative by the CEC aims to spearhead California’s milestone goal of producing 50% of the state’s energy through clean energy sources by 2030.

 

Click on the BLUE HIGHLIGHT to view official documents and reports.

  • 08/05/2010 Council action final.  (August 3, 2010)
  • 08/03/2010 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.  PLUM Report (July 28, 2010)
  • 07/28/2010 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on August 3, 2010.   PLUM Report (July 28, 2010)
  • 07/20/2010 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) .  Motion (July 2, 2010)
  • 07/16/2010 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on July 20, 2010.  Motion (July 2, 2010)
  • 07/02/2010 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Motion (July 2, 2010)