City of Sebastopol - Solar Access (California)
Last modified on February 12, 2015.
Rules Regulations Policies Program
| Place | California |
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| Name | City of Sebastopol - Solar Access |
| Incentive Type | Solar/Wind Access Policy |
| Applicable Sector | Local Government |
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Water Heat |
| Active Incentive | Yes |
| Implementing Sector | Local |
| Energy Category | Renewable Energy Incentive Programs
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| Website | http://www.ci.sebastopol.ca.us |
| Date added to DSIRE | 2004-08-11 |
| Last DSIRE Review | 2012-11-27
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| References | DSIRE[1] |
Summary
As a condition of approval of a property subdivision parcel map, the City of Sebastopol has the right to ask for dedication of solar easements for the purpose of assuring that each parcel or unit in the subdivision receives sunlight for any solar energy system. Sebastopol also has the right to place restrictions on vegetation or building that would interfere with solar access. These easements can be required as long as they do not reduce allowable densities or the percentage of a lot that can be occupied by a structure according to applicable zoning laws. The easements do not apply to condominium projects subdividing airspace in an existing building.
Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | City Hall |
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| Department | City of Sebastopol |
| Division | City Hall |
| Address | 7120 Bodega Ave. |
| Place | Sebastopol, California |
| Zip/Postal Code | 95472 |
| Phone | (707) 823-1153
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| Website | http://www.ci.sebastopol.ca.us |
Authorities (Please contact the if there are any file problems.)
| Authority 1: | City of Sebastopol Municipal Code, Section 16.36.060
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- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]