RCW 35.63.015
"Solar energy system" defined.
As used in this chapter, "solar energy system" means any device or combination of devices or elements which rely upon direct sunlight as an energy source, including but not limited to any substance or device which collects sunlight for use in:
(1) The heating or cooling of a structure or building;
(2) The heating or pumping of water;
(3) Industrial, commercial, or agricultural processes; or
(4) The generation of electricity.
A solar energy system may be used for purposes in addition to the collection of solar energy. These uses include, but are not limited to, serving as a structural member or part of a roof of a building or structure and serving as a window or wall.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 170 § 2.]
NOTES:
Severability—1979 ex.s. c 170: See note following RCW 64.04.140.
Local governments authorized to encourage and protect solar energy systems: RCW 64.04.140.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 35.63 - Planning Commissions.
35.63.015 - "Solar energy system" defined.
35.63.020 - Commissioners—Manner of appointment.
35.63.030 - Commissioners—Number—Tenure—Compensation.
35.63.040 - Commissions—Organization—Meeting—Rules.
35.63.060 - Powers of commissions.
35.63.065 - Public notice—Identification of affected property.
35.63.070 - Regional commissions—Appointment—Powers.
35.63.080 - Restrictions on buildings—Use of land.
35.63.090 - Restrictions—Purposes of.
35.63.110 - Restrictive zones.
35.63.125 - Development regulations—Consistency with comprehensive plan.
35.63.130 - Hearing examiner system—Adoption authorized—Alternative—Functions—Procedures.
35.63.140 - Residential care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances.
35.63.150 - Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required.
35.63.160 - Regulation of manufactured homes—Definitions.
35.63.180 - Child care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances.
35.63.200 - Moratoria, interim zoning controls—Public hearing—Limitation on length.
35.63.210 - Accessory apartments.
35.63.220 - Treatment of residential structures occupied by persons with handicaps.
35.63.230 - Watershed restoration projects—Permit processing—Fish habitat enhancement project.
35.63.240 - Planning regulations—Copies provided to county assessor.