City of Sebastopol - Solar Access

October 30, 2023

Summary

As a condition of approval of a property subdivision parcel map, the City of Sebastopol has the right to ask for dedication of solar easements for the purpose of assuring that each parcel or unit in the subdivision receives sunlight for any solar energy system. Sebastopol also has the right to place restrictions on vegetation or building that would interfere with solar access. These easements can be required as long as they do not reduce allowable densities or the percentage of a lot that can be occupied by a structure according to applicable zoning laws. The easements do not apply to condominium projects subdividing airspace in an existing building.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Local
Category:	Regulatory Policy
State:	California
Incentive Type:	Solar/Wind Access Policy
Web Site:	http://www.ci.sebastopol.ca.us
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar - Passive Solar Water Heat Solar Space Heat Solar Thermal Electric Solar Photovoltaics

Authorities

Name:

City of Sebastopol Municipal Code, Section 16.36.060

Contact

Name:	Department Contact
Organization:	City of Sebastopol
Address:	7120 Bodega Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472
Phone:	(707) 823-7863

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.