HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4623 RESOLUTION NO.4623
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY, ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That there has been a proliferation of roof mounted solar collector
panels in the City, and these panels detract from the appearance of the property,
causing visual blight.
SECTION 2. That the Planning Commission has studied this matter at their
regular meeting of July 3, 1985 and has recommended the adoption of guidelines
for the installation of solar energy systems.
SECTION 3. That the City Council of the City of Downey hereby establishes that
the following provisions be included in the guidelines for solar energy systems:
1. Provide information about the different types of solar energy
systems.
2. Provide information as to the most effective placement of
collectors.
3. Encourage the placement of collectors on a portion of the
roof or site which is not visible from the public right -of-
way.
4. Specify that collectors should be positioned so as not to
reflect glare into the neighboring windows.
If it is not possible to locate the collectors so as not to be visible from
the public right -of -way, the following should apply:
5. The collectors must be mounted flush with the roof, and
not extend above the ridge line nor below the eaves.
6. If a thermosiphon system, the tank should not be visible.
7. Plumbing to and from the collector should not be exposed.
8. The frame of the collector should be boxed in a material
consistent with the roof, or be painted so as to be consistent.
9. If an applicant can establish that compliance with these •
criteria would significantly increase the cost or decrease
its efficiency, the proposed system shall be reviewed by
the Design Review Board.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
and shall transmit copies to the Building and Safety Division and the
Planning Division.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of July , 1985.
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Bob Davila, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City CFer
Resolution No. 4623
page 2.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City
Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held thereof on the
23rd day of July , 1985,by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Davila
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
ABSTAINED:0 Council Members: None
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City Clerk