Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing a Mandatory 1 Kilowatt Solar Photovoltaic Requirement for Each 10 000 Square Feet of Gross Floor Area of New Construction for Commercial and Multi Family Projects Including Additions Equal to 10 000 Square Feet or More of Gross Floor Area and Major Renovations to Existing Buildings of 10 000 Square Feet or More of Gross Floor Area. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 03/03/08 AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing a Mandatory 1 Kilowatt Solar Photovoltaic Requirement for Each 10 000 Square Feet of Gross Floor Area of New Construction for Commercial and Multi Family Projects Including Additions Equal to 10 000 Square Feet or More of Gross Floor Area and Major Renovations to Existing Buildings of 10 000 Square Feet or More of Gross Floor Area. Contact Person/Dept.: Heather Baker/City Attorney Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes X No Item Number: C 2 Phone Number: (310) 253 5660 Public Hearing: Action Item: Public Notification: Master Notification List (02/27/08) Attachments: X Department Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (02/26/08) Fiscal Impact Review: Jeff Muir (02/26/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (02/26/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (02/27/08) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt an Ordinance establishing a mandatory 1 kilowatt (kw) solar photovoltaic requirement for each 10 000 square feet of gross floor area of new construction for commercial and multi family projects including additions equal to 10 000 square feet or more of gross floor area and major renovations to existing buildings of 10 000 square feet or more of gross floor area and waive further reading. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: At the City Council meeting of February 25 2008 the Council introduced the Ordinance (Attachment 1) by a unanimous vote (5 0). The Ordinance is brought back tonight for adoption. FISCAL ANALYSIS: To illustrate a sample project a...
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