CC - Item 7C - The Waiving of Plan Check and Building Permit Fees for Residential Photovoltaic Solar Panel InstallationROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JULY 13, 2010
SUBJECT: THE WAIVING OF PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR
RESIDENTIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION,.
SUMMARY
In accordance with the General Plan and Policies to promote and provide incentives to
encourage energy efficiency, the Community Development Department is proposing
that the City Council consider waiving plan check and building permit fees for the
installation of photovoltaic solar panels on residential properties. This fee waiver is
being proposed at this time to capitalize on the potential interest generated by the
adoption of a proposed ordinance in support of AB 811 which provides financing for
solar panels through the County of Los Angeles.
In the last two years there were a total of five (5) permits issued for solar panels; three
(3) in fiscal year 2009-10 and two (2) in fiscal year 2008-09. The total revenue
generated from these permits was $1,501.50. Waiving the fees would add a benefit to
Rosemead residents with a relatively low impact to the fiscal structure of the City.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2010-49 waiving the plan
check and building permit fees for photovoltaic solar panel installation on residential
properties.
LEGAL REVIEW
The attached Resolution has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is a potential loss of $750 in revenue per year to the General Fund.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
ITEM NO. --IC.---
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
City Council Report
July 13, 2010
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Prepared by:
Pat Platt
Management Analyst
Submitted by:
Stan Wong
Community Development Director
Attachment A: Resolution 2010-49
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-49
A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING
PERMIT FEES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR
PANELS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.
WHEREAS, City of Rosemead recognizes the value of photovoltaic solar panels for
residential property owners; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead would like to encourage its residents to install
photovoltaic solar panels; and
WHEREAS, a waiver of the plan check and building permit fees for photovoltaic solar
panels will encourage Rosemead residents to install solar panels on their properties;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead desires to provide benefit to its Residents.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City hereby approves the waiver of plan check and building
permit fees.
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution, whereupon it shall take immediate effect and be in force.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 13th day of July, 2010.
Gary Taylor, Mayor
Attest:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
By:
Joseph M. Montes
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
City Attorney