The purpose of this chapter is to adopt an expedited, streamlined
solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act and
AB 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014) to achieve timely and cost effective
installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This
chapter encourages the use of solar systems by removing unreasonable
barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the City of Claremont,
and expanding the ability of property owners to install solar energy
systems. This chapter allows the City of Claremont to achieve these
goals while protecting the public health and safety.
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This chapter applies to the permitting of all small residential
rooftop solar energy systems in the City of Claremont. Small residential
rooftop solar energy systems legally established or permitted prior
to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter are
not subject to the requirements of this chapter unless physical modifications
or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size, type
or components of a small rooftop energy system in such a way as to
require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind
replacements shall not require a permit.
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If any section, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this
chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this chapter
shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect.
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