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(b) Applicability. <br />This chapter applies to the permitting of all solar energy systems. Solar <br />energy systems legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of <br />this chapter are not subject to the requirements of this chapter unless physical <br />modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size <br />type, or components of a solar energy <br />new permitting. Routine operation and <br />shall not require a permit. <br />(c) Eligibility. <br />system in such a way as to require <br />maintenance or like -kind replacements <br />The Building Department shall adopt a standard plan and checklist <br />of all requirements which solar energy systems shall comply with to <br />be eligible for expedited review. <br />2. The solar energy system permit process, standard plans, and <br />checklist shall substantially conform to the recommendations for <br />expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard <br />contained in the most current version of the California Solar <br />Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning <br />and Research. <br />3. Prior to submitting an application, the applicant shall: <br />Verify to the City's reasonable satisfaction through the use of <br />standard engineering evaluation techniques that the support <br />structure for the solar energy system is stable and adequate <br />to transfer all wind, seismic, and dead and live loads <br />associated with the system to the building foundation. <br />At the applicant's cost, verify to the applicant's reasonable <br />satisfaction using standard electrical inspection techniques <br />that the existing electrical system including existing line, load, <br />ground and bonding wiring as well as main panel and <br />subpanel sizes are adequately sized, based on the existing <br />electrical system's current use, to carry all new photovoltaic <br />electrical loads. <br />(d) Review / Issuance Process. <br />An application that satisfies the information requirements in the <br />checklist pursuant to Section (c)(2) above, shall be deemed <br />complete. Upon receipt of an incomplete application, the building <br />official shall issue a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies <br />in the application and any additional information required to be <br />eligible for expedited permit issuance. <br />2. Upon confirmation by the building official of the application and <br />supporting documentation being complete and meeting the <br />Ordinance No. NS -2950 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />