solar zoning ordinance city planning commission presentation
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Presentation given at the October 13, 2011 Los Angeles City Planning Commission on the proposed Solar Zoning Ordinance.TRANSCRIPT
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