Title
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request for an Alternate Location for a Roof-Mounted Solar Panel System Under Section 7800.B.37.H of the Zoning Ordinance to Allow Solar Panels on the Front Roof Slope of the House Facing a Public Street at 405 Forestridge Drive; Steve Owusu-Ansah (SP#17-001)
Requested Action
To consider the subject request
Description/History
The Zoning Ordinance allows roof-mounted solar panel systems on a residence provided that the panels are not located on a front or side roof slope facing a public street. The City Council may approve an alternate location at one (1) meeting after holding a public hearing and written notice sent to owners of real property within 200 feet of the request.
The homeowner at 405 Forestridge Drive is requesting that solar panels be allowed on the front slope of his roof facing the street. The applicant’s letter states that a vaulted ceiling at the rear of the house will not support the weight of a solar panel array. If solar panels are allowed on the front roof slope instead, the energy produced would be approximately 78% of the home’s electricity usage, as opposed to approximately 55% energy production if the panels were limited to the side roof slopes. The applicant has provided more details in his letter of request.
Prepared By
Felix Wong, Director of Planning
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