§ 15.46.030. Definitions.

As used in this ordinance, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

a.

Electronic submittal. The utilization of one or more of the following:

(1)

Email;

(2)

Internet;

(3)

Facsimile.

b.

Small residential rooftop solar energy system. A solar energy system which meets 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 (i) conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the County; (ii) all state and County health and safety standards; and (iii) all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.

(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 as defined by the County.

c.

Solar energy system. A system which is an accessory use to any residential, commercial, industrial, mining, agricultural or public use, used primarily (i.e. more than 50 percent) to reduce onsite utility usage, and which is either of the following:

(1)

Any solar collector or other solar energy device the primary purpose of which is to provide for the collection, storage and distribution of solar energy for electric generation, space heating, space cooling, or water heating.

(2)

Any structural design feature of a building, the primary purpose of which is to provide for the collection, storage and distribution of solar energy for electric generation, space heating, space cooling, or water heating.

d.

Specific, adverse impact. 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.

( Ord. No. 1063, § 1(Exh. A), 10-6-2015 )