A. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65850.5, subdivision (b), city review of applications to install residential solar energy systems that have been completed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be limited to the building official’s review of whether the proposed installation meets all health and safety requirements of local, state and federal law. Requirements imposed on applications pursuant to this chapter will be limited to those standards and regulations necessary to ensure that the solar energy system will not have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65850.5, subdivision (e), conditions the building official imposes on applications pursuant to this chapter and other applicable law shall be designed to mitigate specific, adverse impacts upon the public health and safety at the lowest cost possible.

B. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65850.5(f), residential solar energy systems approved pursuant to this chapter shall meet all applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by state and local permitting authorities, including the following:

C. Upon confirmation by the building official that the application and supporting documentation is complete and meets the requirements of the checklist, the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits and authorizations. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to connect the small residential rooftop energy system to the local utility provider’s electrical grid. The applicant is responsible for obtaining such approval or permission from the local utility provider. Issuance of all city-required permits and authorizations shall be subject to payment of any applicable permit processing and inspection fees.