HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Ord 2015-08-19ORDINANCE NO. 560 N. S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON
AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (BUILDING REGULATIONS) TO PROVIDE AN
EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR
SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
A. The Town Council seeks to implement Assembly Bill No. 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes
2014) through the creation of an expedited, streamlined review and permitting process for
small residential rooftop solar systems.
B. The Town Council wishes to advance the use of solar energy by its citizens and
businesses.
C. The Town Council seeks to meet the climate action plans goals that it has adopted for the
town.
D. The Town Council recognizes that rooftop solar energy provides reliable energy and
pricing for its residents and businesses.
E. The Town Council held a duly noticed public hearing on July 15, 2015 and has heard and
considered all public testimony on the proposed Ordinance.
F. The Town Council finds that all notices and procedures required by law attendant to the
adoption of this Ordinance have been followed.
G. The Town Council finds that the actions made by this Ordinance are necessary for the
protection of the public health, safety.
H. The Town Council finds that adoption of these amendments is consistent with the goals
and policies of the Tiburon General Plan.
The Town Council finds that adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15268
(ministerial actions), 15305 (minor alterations to land use limitations), and 15061(b)(3)
(general rule) of the CEQA Guidelines. It can be seen with certainty that the proposed
amendments will have no significant adverse effect on the environment.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 13.
Title IV, Chapter 13, Article VII is hereby added to the Tiburon Municipal Code to read as
follows:
Town of Tiburon Ordinance No. 560 N. S. Effective 09/18/2015 Pagel 1