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
