San José Municipal Code § 17.86.200 Definitions.
17.86.200 - Definitions.
The definitions set forth in this part shall govern the application and interpretation of this chapter.
(Ord. 29601.)
DEFINITIONS
SJ-MC tit. 17, ch. 17.86, pt. 2
in effectSan José Municipal Code § 17.86.210 Building official.
17.86.210 - Building official.
"Building official" means the chief building official, or a regularly authorized deputy.
(Ord. 29601.)
San José Municipal Code § 17.86.220 Electronic submittal.
17.86.220 - Electronic submittal.
"Electronic submittal" means the utilization of electronic e-mail or submittal via the internet.
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San José Municipal Code § 17.86.230 Small residential rooftop solar energy system.
17.86.230 - Small residential rooftop solar energy system.
"Small residential rooftop solar energy system" means all of the following:
A. A solar energy system that is no larger than ten kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty kilowatts thermal.
B. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city, and all state and city health and safety standards.
C. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling.
D. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the city.
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San José Municipal Code § 17.86.240 Solar energy system.
17.86.240 - Solar energy system.
"Solar energy system" means either of the following:
A. Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating.
B. Any structural design feature of a building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating.
(Ord. 29601.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT17BUCO_CH17.86SOENSYREEXBUPEPRSMREROSOENSY_PT2DEFetched: 11/1/2026