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2500 Planning - Ordinance No 344 - Solar PanelsORDINANCE NO. 344 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 - EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO TITLE 26 — BUILDING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. California Assembly Bill Number 2188 enacted into law in August 2014 requires California cities and counties to adopt an ordinance creating an expedited and streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems by September 30, 3015. Section 2. On September 1, 2015, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted Chapter 68 to. Title 26 of the Los Angeles Building Code to comply with AB 2188. The provisions of Chapter 68 are intended to help the State reach its economic, energy and environmental goals by providing a standardized and streamlined permitting process to encourage the use of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This Chapter applies to the permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems on one- or two-family dwellings that involve either a photovoltaic system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current or a solar thermal system that is no larger than 30 kilowatts thermal. Section 3. Historically, the City of Rolling Hills adopts Los Angeles County Building Codes by reference and it is therefore appropriate to adopt Chapter 68 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code to provide for expedited and streamlined process for small residential rooftop energy systems. Section 4. The City Council hereby adopts an Ordinance amending Section 15.04.010 of Title 15, Chapter 15.04 of the Municipal Code as follows: A. Section 15.04.010 of Title 15, Chapter 15.04 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2014, adopting the California Building Code, 2013 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) and as further amended and in effect September 30, 2015, adopting Chapter 68 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code to provide for expedited, streamlined process for small residential rooftop energy systems is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth below and shall be known and may be cited as the Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2013 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the Califomia Building Code, 2013 Edition, as amended have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 5. The adoption of this Ordinance has been determined to be exempt from the Califomia Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3). The proposed code amendment is an update and addition to conform to recent changes in California law requiring expedited permitting for small residential roof top solar systems. It can be seen with certainty that the proposed code amendment will have no significant negative effect on the environment. Section 6. This Ordinance will take effect on the 31st day following its final passage and adoption. Section 7. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission. Ordinance No. 344 1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th of October, 2015. ATTEST: cleith16 HEIDI LUCE CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 344 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 - EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO TITLE 26 — BUILDING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 12, 2015 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Wilson and Mayor Pieper. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. HEIDI LUCE CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 344 2 a/Rath:off geek INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 3-D Mtg. Date: 10/12/15 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR THROUGH: RAYMOND R. CRUZ, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 344 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 - EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO TITLE 26 - BUILDING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. DATE: OCTOBER 12, 2105 ATTACHMENTS: A. ORDINACE NO. 344 B. LA COUNTY CHAPTER 68 OF TITLE 26 2014 BUILDING CODE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 344 adopting by reference Chapter 68 - Expedited Permitting for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems of Title 26 - of the Los Angeles County Building Code. The proposed Ordinance is attached. BACKGROUND On Monday, September 14, 2015, on a 5-0 vote members of the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 344 for first reading and full reading was waived. There were no comments from members of the public specifically related to the Ordinance at the first reading and there has been no objection expressed in writing or orally. Below is further background information that was provided on first reading of the Ordinance. California Assembly Bill 2188 passed in August 2014, amended Government Code Section 65850.5 to require every city and county to adopt an ordinance or on before September 30, 2015 that creates an expedited and streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems. These regulations apply to single and two family dwelling units that involve either a photovoltaic system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts current, or a solar thermal system for residential service water heating and solar pool heating that is no larger than 30 kilowatts thermal. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on September 1, 2015 adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 68 to Title 26 - 2014 Los Angeles County Building Codes to provide for the expedited permitting process for solar panels, which is enclosed. Historically, the City of Rolling Hills has adopted the most recent Los Angeles County Codes, and any amendments thereto, shortly after the County adopts them. Additionally, State law requires that localities adopt the requirements for expedited and streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems by September 30, 2015. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that comply with state law, which was adopted by LA County. Since Rolling Hills applies the County Codes requirements to all construction activities, it must adopt Chapter 68 of the Building Code as well. The Governor's Office of Planning and Research issued a California Solar Permitting Guidebook for cities and counties to follow. The LA County Public Works staff developed a Building Code Manual that will include a checklist and guidelines for submitting standard plans for the small residential rooftop solar energy systems, in compliance with the state Guidebook and the Law. AMENDMENT The proposed amendment applies to one section in the City's Buildings and Construction Ordinance, Title 15 of the Municipal Code. Section 15.04.010 adopts the County Codes, and the underlined language (below) is being added to reflect adoption, by reference, Chapter 68 of the County Codes. A. Section 15.04.010 of Title 15, Chapter 15.04 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2014, adopting the California Building Code, 2013 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) and as further amended and in effect September 30, 2015, adopting Chapter 68 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code to provide for expedited, streamlined process for small residential rooftop energy systems is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth below and shall be known and may be cited as the Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2013 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2013 Edition, as amended have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. FISCAL IMPACT There will be no fiscal impact to the City or the applicant with this change. The State has set a maximum fee of $500 that building departments may charge for the small solar panel systems. The City does not charge for over-the-counter approval of the solar panels and the building department collects $440.11 for their review and issuance of permit. NOTIFICATION A notice of this public hearing was published in the Peninsula News on September 3, 2015, in the City's Newsletter with the City Council Agenda and was posted at City Hall. The City Council agenda is also available on the City's web site. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ORDINANCE NO. 344 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 - EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO TITLE 26 — BUILDING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. California Assembly Bill Number 2188 enacted into law in August 2014 requires California cities and counties to adopt an ordinance creating an expedited and streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems by September 30, 3015. Section 2. On September 1, 2015, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted Chapter 68 to Title 26 of the Los Angeles Building Code to comply with AB 2188. The provisions of Chapter 68 are intended to help the State reach its economic, energy and environmental goals by providing a standardized and streamlined permitting process to encourage the use of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This Chapter applies to the permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems on one- or two-family dwellings that involve either a photovoltaic system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current or a solar thermal system that is no larger than 30 kilowatts thermal. Section 3. Historically, the City of Rolling Hills adopts Los Angeles County Building Codes by reference and it is therefore appropriate to adopt Chapter 68 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code to provide for expedited and streamlined process for small residential rooftop energy systems. Section 4. The City Council hereby adopts an Ordinance amending Section 15.04.010 of Title 15, Chapter 15.04 of the Municipal Code as follows: A. Section 15.04.010 of Title 15, Chapter 15.04 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2014, adopting the California Building Code, 2013 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) and as further amended and in effect September 30, 2015, adopting Chapter 68 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code to provide for expedited, streamlined process for small residential rooftop energy systems is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth below and shall be known and may be cited as the Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2013 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. Ordinance No. 344 -1- A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2013 Edition, as amended have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 5. The adoption of this Ordinance has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3). The proposed code amendment is an update and addition to conform to recent changes in California law requiring expedited permitting for small residential roof top solar systems. It can be seen with certainty that the proposed code amendment will have no significant negative effect on the environment. Section 6. This Ordinance will take effect on the 31st day following its final passage and adoption. Section 7. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this of , 2015. JEFF PIEPER MAYOR ATTEST: HEIDI LUCE CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 344 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 344 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 - EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO TITLE 26 — BUILDING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on , 2015 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. HEIDI LUCE CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 344 3 Rallaif geek INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 5-C Mtg. Date: 09/14/15 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR THROUGH: RAYMOND R. CRUZ, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE NO. 344 OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 - EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO TITLE 26 — BUILDING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2105 ATTACHMENTS: A. ORDINACE NO. 344 B. LA COUNTY CHAPTER 68 OF TITLE 26 2014 BUILDING CODE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council waive full reading and introduce the proposed ordinance for first reading and direct staff to bring the ordinance for second reading and adoption at a subsequent meeting. BACKGROUND California Assembly Bill 2188 passed in August 2014, amended Government Code Section 65850.5 to require every city and county to adopt an ordinance or on before September 30, 2015 that creates an expedited and streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems. These regulations apply to single and two family dwelling units that involve either a photovoltaic system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts current, or a solar thermal system for residential service water heating and solar pool heating that is no larger than 30 kilowatts thermal. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on September 1, 2015 adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 68 to Title 26 - 2014 Los Angeles County Building Codes to provide for the expedited permitting process for solar panels, which is enclosed. Historically, the City of Rolling Hills has adopted the most recent Los Angeles County Codes, and any amendments thereto, shortly after the County adopts them. The. Governor's Office of Planning and Research issued a California Solar Permitting Guidebook for cities and counties to follow. The LA County Public Works staff developed a Building Code Manual that will include a checklist and guidelines for submitting standard plans for the small residential rooftop solar energy systems, in compliance with the state Guidebook and the Law. AMENDMENT The proposed amendment applies to one section in the City's Buildings and Construction Ordinance, Title 15 of the Municipal Code. Section 15.04.010 adopts the County Codes, and the underlined language (below) is being added to reflect adoption, by reference, Chapter 68 of the County Codes. A. Section 15.04.010 of Title 15, Chapter 15.04 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2014, adopting the California Building Code, 2013 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) and as further amended and in effect September 30, 2015, adopting Chapter 68 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code to provide for expedited, streamlined process for small residential rooftop energy systems is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth below and shall be known and may be cited as the Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2013 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2013 Edition, as amended have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. FISCAL IMPACT There will be no fiscal impact to the City or the applicant with this change. The State has set a maximum fee of $500 that building departments may charge for the small solar panel systems. The City does not charge for over-the-counter approval of the solar panels and the building department collects $440.11 for their review and issuance of permit. NOTIFICATION A notice of this public hearing was published in the Peninsula News on September 3, 2015, in the City's Newsletter with the City Council Agenda and was posted at City Hall. The City Council agenda is also available on the City's web site. CONCLUSION State law requires that localities adopt the requirements for expedited and streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems by September 30, 2015. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that comply with state law, which was adopted by LA County. Since Rolling Hills applies the County Codes requirements to all construction activities, it must adopt Chapter 68 of the Building. Code as well. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ORDINANCE NO. 344 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 - EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO TITLE 26 — BUILDING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. California Assembly Bill Number 2188 enacted into law in August 2014 requires California cities and counties to adopt an ordinance creating an expedited and streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems by September 30, 3015. Section 2. On September 1, 2015, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted Chapter 68 to Title 26 of the Los Angeles Building Code to comply with AB 2188. The provisions of Chapter 68 are intended to help the State reach its economic, energy and environmental goals by providing a standardized and streamlined permitting process to encourage the use of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This Chapter applies to the permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems on one- or two-family dwellings that involve either a photovoltaic system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current or a solar thermal system that is no larger than 30 kilowatts thermal. Section 3. Historically, the City of Rolling Hills adopts Los Angeles County Building Codes by reference and it is therefore appropriate to adopt Chapter 68 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code to provide for expedited and streamlined process for small residential rooftop energy systems. Section 4. The City Council hereby adopts an Ordinance amending Section 15.04.010 of Title 15, Chapter 15.04 of the Municipal Code as follows: A. Section 15.04.010 of Title 15, Chapter 15.04 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2014, adopting the California Building Code, 2013 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) and as further amended and in effect September 30, 2015, adopting Chapter 68 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code to provide for expedited, streamlined process for small residential rooftop energy systems is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth below and shall be known and may be cited as the Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2013 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. Ordinance No. 344 A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2013 Edition, as amended have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 5. The adoption of this Ordinance has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3). The proposed code amendment is an update and addition to conform to recent changes in California law requiring expedited permitting for small residential roof top solar systems. It can be seen with certainty that the proposed code amendment will have no significant negative effect on the environment. Section 6. This Ordinance will take effect on the 31st day following its final passage and adoption. Section 7. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this of , 2015. JEFF PIEPER MAYOR ATTEST: HEIDI LUCE CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 344 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 344 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 - EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO TITLE 26 — BUILDING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on , 2015 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. HEIDI LUCE CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 344 3 ANALYSIS This ordinance amends Title 26 — Building Code of the Los Angeles County Code — by adding Chapter 68, Expedited Permitting for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems, in compliance with the requirements of California Assembly Bill 2188, enacted into law in August 2014, to provide an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This new Chapter adds administrative provisions that are not in the current California Building Code. MARY C. WICKHAM Interim County Counsel By CAROLE B. SUZUKI Deputy County Counsel Public Works Division CBS:gjv Requested: 05/18/15 Revised: 07/09/15 HOA.1162361.1 ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance amending Title 26 — Building Code of the Los Angeles County Code — by adding Chapter 68, Expedited Permitting for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems, to provide for expedited permit processing of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles ordains as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 68 is hereby added to read as follows: CHAPTER 68 EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS SECTIONS: 6801 SCOPE 6802 DEFINITIONS 6803 APPLICATION FOR PERMITS 6804 PERMITS 6805 FEES 6806 INSPECTIONS 6807 SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SECTION 6801 SCOPE The provisions of this Chapter are intendedto help the State of California reach its economic, energy and environmental goals by providing a standardized and HOA.1162361.1 streamlined permitting process to encourage the use of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This Chapter shall apply to the permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems that meet the requirements of Section 6807, which are installed on a one- or two-family dwelling and involve either a photovoltaic system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current, or a solar thermal system for residential service water heating and solar pool heating that is no larger than 30 kilowatts thermal. SECTION 6802 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Chapter, words and terms used in this Chapter shall have the meanings set forth in this Section. Where terms are not defined in this Section and are defined elsewhere in this Code, the Plumbing Code or the Electrical Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in such codes. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this Section, such terms shall have their ordinary accepted meanings such as the context implies. KILOWATT THERMAL. Unit of measurement to approximate the amount of energy produced by a solar thermal collector. Each square meter of collector space equals 0.7 kilowatts thermal. SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. A rooftop solar energy system that meets the requirements of Section 6807, which is installed on a one- or two-family dwelling and which does not exceed 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating, or a solar thermal system for residential service water heating and solar pool heating that is no larger than 30 kilowatts thermal. HOA.1162361.1 2 ® SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. Solar energy system shall mean either of the following: 1. Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating. 2. Any structural design feature of a building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating. SECTION 6803 APPLICATION FOR PERMITS The application for a permit shall meet the requirements of Section 106.4 and may be submitted in person or electronically through the online submittal system maintained by the Building Official. Prior to submitting the application for an expedited permit, the applicant shall verify that the installation meets all criteria in Section 6807 to qualify for expedited permit issuance. Upon receipt of a complete small residential rooftop solar energy system application, plan check review will be completed within one to three business days. SECTION 6804 PERMITS Upon approval of a permit application by the Building Official, a building, electrical or plumbing permit, as applicable, will be issued for the work described in the application. A combined solar energy permit may be issued for photovoltaic systems, which will include all building and electrical work, however a separate plumbing permit, HOA.1162361.1 3 if needed, will be required. The combined solar energy permit is subject to the requirements of this Code and the Electrical Code. SECTION 6805 FEES Permit fees for the installation of small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall be charged according to the applicable fees prescribed in Section 107 of this Code, Section 82-8 of the Electrical Code, and Sections 103.10 and 103.11 of the Plumbing Code, as applicable. The combined permit fee for small residential rooftop photovoltaic systems shall not exceed $500 unless modified by or in accordance with Government Code section 66015 or other applicable law. When an incomplete application is submitted, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance will be issued. SECTION 6806 INSPECTIONS 6806.1 General. All construction or work for small residential rooftop solar energy systems for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Building Official as specified in Section 108. 6806.2 Required Inspections. A combination inspection shall be conducted to inspect the structural, electrical, and plumbing components of the installation of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. One inspection shall be required for the system. Evidence satisfactory to the HOA.1162361.1 Building Official as identified in Building Code Manual 6807, Article 1, must be provided at the inspection to verify that the installation and labeling of components meet all applicable requirements of this Code, the Plumbing Code, and the Electrical Code. The Building Official may require exposure of the following components if sufficient evidence regarding installation and labeling is not provided: 1. Fastening of roof mounting system to structural framing members. 2. Grounding and bonding of panels. 3. Nameplates of modules and inverters. If the small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, subsequent inspections are authorized until the work is approved by the Building Official. SECTION 6807 SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 6807.1 General. • The design of small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply with this Section to qualify for expedited permit issuance. 6807.2 Height Limit. The solar panel or module array shall not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined in the Los Angeles County Planning and Zoning Code, Building Code, and Residential Code, or other applicable legal authority, based on the most restrictive provision. HOA.1162361.1 5 6807.3 Solar Permitting Guidebook. The submitted plans must comply with Building Code Manual 6807, Article 1, including its checklist and standard plans as developed in substantial conformance with the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and as adopted by the Building Official. 6807.4 Minimum Photovoltaic System Standards. The photovoltaic system shall be identified and listed for the application as referenced in the Electrical Code. 6807.5 Minimum Solar Thermal System Standards. The solar thermal systems shall be certified by Solar Rating and Certification Corporation or other approved listing agencies as specified in the Plumbing Code. 6807.6 Compliance With Laws. The solar energy system shall also comply with all other applicable Los Angeles County Codes and California health and safety laws. [rITLE26CH68CSCC] HOA.1162361.1 Palos VANes Peninsula News 609 Deep Valley Dr., Suite 200, Rolling Hills Estates, CA., 90274 PROOF OF PUBLICATION (201 5.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Los Angeles, I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eigh- teen years, and not a party to or interested in the above -entitled matter. I am the chief legal advertisng clerk of the publisher of the PALOS VERDES PENINSULA NEWS a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published weekly in the City of Rolling Hills Estate County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of County of Los Angeles, State of California, under the date of February 15, 1977 Case Number C824957, that the notice of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit: September 03, all in the year 2015 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foreg' Dated at Rolling Hills Estates, California this 03rd of September, 2015 (Y1 Signature (411 V E SEP .10 2015 City of Rolling Hills By This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp P.V.P. News No. 12365 NOTICE OF A — PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING IHII SOUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills will hold a Public Heanng,at 7:30 PM on Monday. September 14. 2015 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend•Road, Rolling Hills, CA for the purpose of receiving public input regard- ing the following: ORDINANCE NO. 344. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 - EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL I ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO ' TITLE 26 — BUILDING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3). ■ requiresState law ocess for small widen alrooftop solarr panels. The Los Angles County Board of Supervisors adopted Chapter 68 to the Los Angeles County Building Code, providing for expedited permitting procedures for solar panels protects. Historically, the City of Rolling Hills adopts the Los' Angeles County Codes by reference. The LA County Code Chapter 68 becomes effective on September 30, 2015. It is essential that the City have in effect codes that comport with state and County codes. • I Any person is welcome to review the proposed ordi- nance prior to the public hearing at the City Hall Administration ing located at 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, dCA during regular business hours. If you challenge the approval or denial of the proposed ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspon- dence delivered to the City' Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News on September 3, 2015. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I am a citizen of the United States. I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within proceeding; my business address is 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. On the 3' day of September, 2015, I serve the within City Council - Notice of Public Hearing Ordinance No. 344 a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the person, or persons, named below by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelope with postage thereon fully prepaid, in the United States mail at Rolling Hills, California addressed as follows: E -MAILED MAILED DELIVERED PVP NEWS None None. Also posted at City Hall and at www.Rolling-Hills.org I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 3'd day of September, 2015 at Rolling Hills, California. EWA NIKODEM ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 4 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HIILS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills will hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on Monday, September 14, 2015 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the following: ORDINANCE NO. 344. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 - EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO TITLE 26 - BUILDING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3). State law requires expedited permitting process for small residential roof top solar panels. The Los Angles County Board of Supervisors adopted Chapter 68 to the Los Angeles County Building Code, providing for expedited permitting procedures for solar panels projects. Historically, the City of Rolling Hills adopts the Los Angeles County Codes by reference. The LA County Code Chapter 68 becames effective on September 30, 2015. It is essential that the City have in effect codes that comport with state and County codes. Any person is welcome to review the proposed ordinance prior to the public hearing at the City Hall Administration Building located at 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA during regular business hours. If you challenge the approval or denial of the proposed ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Published in Palos Verdes Peninsula News on September 3, 2015.