Solar Zoning Ordinance

Case CPC-2011-1853-CACity Planning Commission

Thursday, October 13, 2011

B a c k g r o u n d

• CF 10-1153; Councilmen Garcetti and Reyes• Streamline permitting of structures • Green the region, increase green jobs

• Structures solely supporting solar energy systems (Solar Structures)– California Government Code Section 65850.5

O u t l i n e

1. Parking Spaces and Parking Lots2. Building Height3. Conditional Use Permit

P a r k i n g S p a c e s

SunPower Corporations

P a r k i n g S p a c e s

P a r k i n g L o t s

http://www.pva.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=ajIRK9NJLcJ2E&b=6350111&ct=9175473

H e i g h t : A a n d R Z o n e s

Current

• May build Solar Structure up to height limit• No Zoning Code setbacks required• LAFD 3’ setback per LAFD

• Exception: May exceed height limit by up to 5’ if a 5’ setback is provided

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

H e i g h t : A a n d R Z o n e s

Proposed

• May build 3’ above building height, even if building is at height limit

• 3’ setback per LAFD

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 , R 4 a n d R 5 w i t h fl a t

r o o f s Current

• May build Solar Structure up to height limit• No Zoning Code setbacks required• LAFD 3’ residential setback, 4’ nonresidential, per LAFD

• Exception: May exceed height limit by up to 5’ if a 5’ setback is provided

H e i g h t : C , M , P F a n d R 3 , R 4 a n d R 5 w i t h fl a t

r o o f s Proposed

• May build 10’ above building height, even if building is at height limit

• 3’ or 4’ setback per LAFD

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 systems not otherwise permitted

• Zoning Administrator • 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

Adoption of CPC–2011–1853and associated ENV–2011–

1854

R e c o m m e n d a t i o n

Deborah Kahen(213) 978 – 1202

deborah.kahen@lacity.org