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Copy of the slideshow presented at August 17, 2011 staff hearing on the proposed Solar Zoning Ordinance. No decisions were made at this meeting. The proposed ordinance is anticipated to go before the City Planning Commission on October 27, 2011.
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Solar Zoning Ordinance
Case CPC-2011-1853-CACit Pl i g C i iCity Planning CommissionThursday, July 14, 2011
B a c k g r o u n d
• CF 10‐1153; Councilmen Garcetti and ReyesCF 10 1153; Councilmen Garcetti and Reyes
• Streamline permitting of structures
G h i i j b• Green the region, increase green jobs
• Structures solely supporting solar energy systems (structures)y ( )– California Government Code Section 65850.5
O u t l i n e
1 Parking Spaces1. Parking Spaces
2. Building Height
3 C di i l i3. Conditional Use Permit
P a r k i n g S p a c e s
P a r k i n g S p a c e s
H e i g h t : “A” a n d “ R ” Z o n e s
Current Proposed• May build rooftop structure
up to height limit, no Zoning Code setbacks required
• May only build 3’ above building height, even if building is at height limitCode setbacks required
– 3’ setback per LAFD (fire access)
building is at height limit
• 3’ setback per LAFD, whether built above or below height
• Up to 5’ above height limit– 5’ setback
glimit
C u r r e n t – W i t h i n H e i g h t L i m i t
C u r r e n t - E x c e p t i o n
P r o p o s e d
P r o p o s e d
H e i g h t : ” C ” , “ M ” , “ P F ” a n d R 3 a n d R 4 w i t h f l a t r o o f s R 3 a n d R 4 w i t h f l a t r o o f s
Current ProposedCurrent• May build rooftop structure
up to height limit, no Zoning
Proposed• 10’ above building height
• 4’ setback per LAFDp g , gCode setbacks required• 3’ Residential, 4’
nonresidential setback per
• 4 setback per LAFD
nonresidential setback per LAFD
• Up to 5’ above height limit• 5’ setback
http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-panels/solar-tracking-technology-from-envision-solar
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/26/designer-proposes-veil-solar-shades-to-power-schools/
C o n d i t i o n a l U s e P e r m i t
Structures solely supporting solar energy t t th i itt dsystems not otherwise permitted
• Zoning Administrator
• In excess of height lot coverage within a location otherwise• In excess of height, lot coverage, within a location otherwise not allowed, or outside another similar regulation in any zone
• 500’ notification
• Required public hearing
• Findings
N e x t S t e p
City Planning Commission HearingOctober 27th, 2011
After 8:30amRoom 350 City Hall, DowntownRoom 350 City Hall, Downtown
Deborah KahenDeborah Kahen(213) 978 – 1202