[Calclg-l] Solar Rights Act and Historic Preservation

[Melanie Mullis]

In Ontario, we have had only 2 requests for solar panels on historic
structures and in both cases we were able to make sure they were not
visible.  We did require a line of site analysis on one that could have
been visible on a church but the existing parapet hid the panels from
public view.  I will be interested to hear how other cities who have had
to face tougher requests than we have thus far have dealt with it.    

Melanie Mullis, Senior Planner
City of Ontario
303 East "B" Street
Ontario, CA 91764
Phone:  (909) 395-2430
Fax:  (909) 395-2420
Email:  MMullis at ci.ontario.ca.us

-----Original Message-----
From: calclg-l-bounces at ohp.parks.ca.gov
[mailto:calclg-l-bounces at ohp.parks.ca.gov] On Behalf Of Huck, Mark
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 4:14 PM
To: calclg-l at ohp.parks.ca.gov
Subject: Re: [Calclg-l] Solar Rights Act and Historic Preservation

At State OHP we are looking for examples of how solar panels are being
installed, what local governments are permitting and how preservation
offices are responding.  The Solar Rights Act does create a challenge
for historic buildings and it wil be useful to understand how the Act is
being applied and how to respond in the most effective way.

Mark C. Huck, AIA, LEED AP
Restoration Architect
Office of Historic Preservation
1416 9th Street, Room 1442
Sacramento CA 95814
 
(916) 653-9107 Office
(916) 653-9824 Fax
 
-----Original Message-----
From: calclg-l-bounces at ohp.parks.ca.gov
[mailto:calclg-l-bounces at ohp.parks.ca.gov] On Behalf Of Jan Ostashay
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 12:58 PM
To: calclg-l at ohp.parks.ca.gov
Subject: [Calclg-l] Solar Rights Act and Historic Preservation

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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