RCW 35A.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 § 6.]
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
Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code
Chapter 35A.63 - Planning and Zoning in Code Cities.
35A.63.015 - "Solar energy system" defined.
35A.63.020 - Planning agency—Creation—Powers and duties—Conflicts of interest.
35A.63.030 - Joint meetings and cooperative action.
35A.63.040 - Regional planning.
35A.63.050 - Receipt and expenditure of funds.
35A.63.060 - Comprehensive plan—General.
35A.63.061 - Comprehensive plan—Required elements.
35A.63.062 - Comprehensive plan—Optional elements.
35A.63.070 - Comprehensive plan—Notice and hearing.
35A.63.071 - Comprehensive plan—Forwarding to legislative body.
35A.63.072 - Comprehensive plan—Approval by legislative body.
35A.63.073 - Comprehensive plan—Amendments and modifications.
35A.63.080 - Comprehensive plan—Effect.
35A.63.100 - Municipal authority.
35A.63.105 - Development regulations—Consistency with comprehensive plan.
35A.63.107 - Development regulations—Jurisdictions specified—Electric vehicle infrastructure.
35A.63.110 - Board of adjustment—Creation—Powers and duties.
35A.63.120 - Administration and enforcement.
35A.63.130 - Provisions inconsistent with charters.
35A.63.140 - Duties and responsibilities imposed by other acts.
35A.63.149 - Residential care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances.
35A.63.152 - Public notice—Identification of affected property.
35A.63.160 - Construction—1967 ex.s. c 119.
35A.63.170 - Hearing examiner system—Adoption authorized—Alternative—Functions—Procedures.
35A.63.200 - Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required.
35A.63.210 - Child care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances.
35A.63.220 - Moratoria, interim zoning controls—Public hearing—Limitation on length.
35A.63.230 - Accessory apartments.
35A.63.240 - Treatment of residential structures occupied by persons with handicaps.
35A.63.250 - Watershed restoration projects—Permit processing—Fish habitat enhancement project.
35A.63.260 - Planning regulations—Copies provided to county assessor.