[Calclg-l] Solar Rights Act and Historic Preservation

[Bill Tuikka]

We have had one application in the Historic Districts.  We required a Certificate of Appropriateness., even though this project located the panels out of public view.  We recommended approval and the Commission approved the project. 
If we are presented with a project where the panels are extremely visible, then we will need to consult the Solar Rights Act to see how far our authority can go.
 
Bill Tuikka, AICP
Planning Division
Development Services Department
City of Vallejo
707.648.5391


>>> Jan Ostashay <Jan_Ostashay at longbeach.gov> 3/27/2008 12:57 PM >>>
With the amendments made to the California Solar Rights Act in recent 
years, I am wondering how other CLGs are addressing the review process of 
solar panel installations on historic properties, including those in 
historic districts.  How much or what kind of authority or restrictions 
have you been able to apply?   Your input is most appreciative.


Thank you,
______________________________________
Jan Ostashay, Historic Preservation Officer 
Office of Historic Preservation
Dept. of Planning & Building 
City of Long Beach 
333 W. Ocean Blvd., 7th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.570.6864
562.570.6610 (fax)
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