16.22.030 - Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, words and terms shall be defined as set forth in this section. Where terms are not defined in this Code and are defined in other codes, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinary accepted meanings such as the context implies.
Electronic submittal means the utilization of the following:
A. Any computer based electronic plan review software program maintained, operated, and utilized by the City.
Kilowatt Thermal refers to:
A. A unit of measurement to approximate the amount of energy produced by solar thermal collector. Each square meter of collector space equals 0.7 kilowatt-thermal.
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 30 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 of Riverside and all state and City of Riverside health and safety standards.
C. A solar energy system that is installed on the roof of 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 of Riverside.
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. 7748, § 40, 2025; Ord. 7297 §2, 2015)
