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Solar Shade Structures / Parking Lots / Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Facilities / Feasibility

CF 17-0255 

Solar panels make use of renewable energy and offer an environmentally friendly means of generating electrical power. As the use of solar energy has expanded, solar carports, also known as solar shade structures, have gained popularity. Solar carports provide numerous benefits including the efficient utilization of space by using parking lots for both parking and energy producing purposes, providing shade and protection for people and vehicles, and providing locations and energy for electric vehicle charging.

Read AB 2188 Solar energy: permits 

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  • 07/05/2018 Council action final.  Council Action (July 5, 2018)
  • 07/03/2018 Council adopted item forthwith.  Report Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee  (June 19, 2018)
  • 06/20/2018 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on July 3, 2018.  Report Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee  (June 19, 2018),  Report from DWP (March 1, 2018)
  • 06/19/2018 Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee noted and filed item(s). Report from DWP (March 1, 2018)
  • 06/15/2018 Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 19, 2018.  Report from DWP (March 1, 2018)
  • 03/13/2018 Department of Water and Power document(s) referred to Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee.  Report from DWP (March 1, 2018)
    03/09/2018 Document(s) submitted by Department of Water and Power, as follows:  Report from DWP (March 1, 2018)

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power report, dated March 1, 2018, relative to a report back on the feasibility of installing solar shade structures over parking lots at Los Angeles Police Department facilities.

  • 11/22/2017 Council action final.  Council Action (November 22, 2017), Report from Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee (November 17, 2017)
  • 11/21/2017 Council adopted item forthwith.  Report from Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee (November 17, 2017)
  • 11/14/2017 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on November 21, 2017.   Report from Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee (November 17, 2017) , Report from DWP (July 25, 2017),  Motion (April 7, 2017)
  • 11/07/2017 Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee noted and filed item(s).  Report from DWP (July 25, 2017),  Motion (April 7, 2017)
  • 11/03/2017 Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on November 7, 2017.  Report from DWP (July 25, 2017),  Motion (April 7, 2017)
  • 08/01/2017 Department of Water and Power document(s) referred to Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee.  Report from DWP (July 25, 2017)
  • 08/01/2017 Document(s) submitted by Department of Water and Power, as follows:  Report from DWP (July 25, 2017)

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) report, dated July 25, 2017, relative to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the LADWP to report on the feasibility of installing solar shade structures over parking lots at LAPD facilities.

  • 07/07/2017 Council rereferred item to Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee, pursuant to Council Action of July 1, 2017, Council File No. 17-0769.
  • 03/07/2017 Motion document(s) referred to Energy and Environment Committee.  Motion (April 7, 2017)
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Structures Solar Energy Systems / Ordinance Amendment

CF 11-1786 

Proposed ordinance amending Sections 12.21 , 12.21.1 , and 12.24 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to provide: (1 ) the following exceptions for structures that solely support solar energy systems: reductions in parking stall length and width; limited waivers for non-conforming parking lots; modified height exceptions; (2) a new conditional use for otherwise unallowed structures that solely support solar energy systems; and (3) other technical corrections.

On October 13, 2011 , following a public hearing, the City Planning Commission approved the proposed ordinance (attached) and recommended its adoption by the City Council. Adopted the initial Staff Report as its report on the subject. Adopted the attached Findings. Adopted Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2011-1854-CE.

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  • 04/19/2012 Council action final.   (April 11, 2012)
  • 04/19/2012 Mayor transmitted file to City Clerk. Ordinance effective date: May 29, 2012.  Final Ordinance (May 29, 2012),   Communication from the Mayor (April 19, 2012)
  • 04/13/2012 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is April 23, 2012.
  • 04/11/2012 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.   Report from PLUM (April 13, 2012)
  • 04/03/2012 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 11, 2012.  Report from City Attorney (February 29, 2012)
  • 03/27/2012 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) . Report from City Attorney (February 16, 2012) , Report from City Attorney (February 29, 2012)
  • 03/23/2012 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on March 27, 2012.  Report from City Attorney (February 29, 2012)
  • 03/01/2012 City Attorney document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from City Attorney (February 29, 2012)
  • 03/01/2012 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:  Report from City Attorney (February 29, 2012)
  • City Attorney report R12-0056, dated February 29, 2012, relative to a revised draft ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to provide increased flexibility for structures used solely to support solar energy systems, and make other technical corrections.
  • 02/16/2012 City Attorney document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from City Attorney (February 16, 2012)
    02/16/2012 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:   Report from City Attorney (February 16, 2012)

City Attorney report R12-0046, dated February 16, 2012, relative to an Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to provide increased flexibility for structures used soley to support solar energy systems, and make other technical corrections.

  • 11/17/2011 Council action final.  Report from PLUM (November 14,  2011)
  • 11/15/2011 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
  • 11/04/2011 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on November 15, 2011.  Report from PLUM (November 14,  2011), Report from City Planning Commission  (October 18, 2011)
  • 11/01/2011 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) .  Report from City Planning Commission  (October 18, 2011)
  • 10/28/2011 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on November 1, 2011.  Report from City Planning Commission (October 18, 2011)
  • 10/20/2011 Los Angeles City Planning Commission document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from City Planning Commission  (October 18, 2011)
  • 10/20/2011 Document(s) submitted by Los Angeles City Planning Commission, as follows:  Report from City Planning Commission  (October 18, 2011)

Los Angeles City Planning Commission report, dated October 18, 2011, relative to a proposed ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to provide exceptions for structures that solely support solar energy systems; etc.

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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.

 

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  • 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)