A. Newly constructed buildings and substantial building alterations must satisfy the definition of an all-electric building and/or have an all-electric design, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

B. As of the effective date of this chapter, applicants are ineligible to apply for and the building official may not grant permits that would convert an all-electric building to a mixed-fuel building where the application was submitted on or after the effective date of this chapter.

C. The requirements of this section are and shall be deemed objective planning standards for purposes of Government Code Section 65913.4 and objective development standards for purposes of Government Code Section 65589.5, as those sections may be amended from time to time.