(a)

This chapter of the City's Code applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the city.

(b)

Small residential rooftop solar energy systems lawfully established or permitted prior to the effective date of this chapter of the City's Code are not subject to the requirements of this chapter unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the wattage, size, type or components thereof which shall require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacement of existing components shall not require a permit.

(Ord. No. 599 § 3, 12-14-2015)