"Small residential rooftop solar energy system"
means all of the following:
A. 
A solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal; and
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 Civil Code § 714(c)(3); and
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 or prescribed in this Code.
E. 
For purposes of this section 15.36.010, the term "solar energy system" has the same meaning as set forth in Civil Code § 801.5(a)(1) and (2), as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time.
(Ord. No. 878 § 1, 2015)
A. 
The city shall adopt standard plan(s) and a checklist of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. The small residential rooftop solar system standard plan(s) and checklist shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard plans, contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.
B. 
All documents required for the submission of a small residential rooftop solar energy system permit application, the standard plan(s) and checklist shall be made available on the public accessible city website.
C. 
Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by the Internet shall be available to all small rooftop solar energy system permit applicants. An applicant's electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.
(Ord. No. 878 § 1, 2015)
A. 
An application that satisfies the information in the checklist and standard plan(s) shall be deemed complete.
B. 
If an application is deemed incomplete, a list of deficiencies will be provided verbally or in written form. A written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.
C. 
Upon confirmation by the building official that the application and supporting documents are complete and meet the requirements of the checklist, this chapter, and local, state, and federal health and safety requirements, the building official shall issue any required permit and authorization to install the small rooftop, solar energy system.
D. 
The building official shall issue the permit and any required authorization as follows: (i) the same day of receipt of an over-the-counter or within one to three business days of receipt of a complete application.
E. 
Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate a specific, adverse impact upon health and safety, at the lowest possible cost.
(Ord. No. 878 § 1, 2015)
A. 
Inspection requests may be submitted by the Internet.
B. 
Only one inspection shall be required for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review.
C. 
The inspection shall be done in a timely manner. The building official shall strive to schedule an inspection to occur within two business days.
D. 
If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized but need not conform to the requirements of this section.
(Ord. No. 878 § 1, 2015)