Solar Zoning Ordinance Staff Hearing Presentation

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

deborah.kahen@lacity.org