16.32.010 Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply:
A. “Solar energy system” means 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 space heating, space cooling, electrical generation, or 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.
B. “Small residential rooftop solar energy system” means all of the following:
1. A solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal.
2. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable State fire, structural electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended from time to time by the City and State.
3. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling.
4. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height per Belvedere Municipal Code.
C. “Electronic submittal” means the utilization of electronic e-mail or any submittal via the internet.
D. “Association” means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.
E. “Common interest development” means any of the following:
1. A community apartment project.
2. A condominium project.
3. A planned development.
4. A stock cooperative.
F. “Specific adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct and unavoidable impact based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
G. “Reasonable restrictions” on a solar energy system are those restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency or specified performance, or that allow for an alternative system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits. (Ord. 2020-05 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2015-4 § 2, 2015.)