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~r ~• Y 4 1 ~: ORDINANCE NO. I CI ~ D AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SGLAR ACCESS IN THE MU-R To~HITEARER RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE DISTRICT FoR PROPERTIES LGCATED IN THE WHITEAKER CoM-~ MUNITY; AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 19329; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Council of the City flf Eugene finds that: A. Having identified energy conservation as one of its primary goals, in 1981 the Council adopted rev ision s to the Eugene Code, 19?l providing for the provision of solar access in new planned unit developments and subdivisions. At that time the Council directed staff to develop regulations and recommendations for provision of solar access throughout the City in existing as well as new developments. B. In March of 1985 the Planning Commission began its study and issued a report in July, 1985 concerning proposed solar access Code provisions. Cver 14Q copies of that report were distributed to potentially affected parties such as the local homebuilders' association, Neighborhood Grganizations, the Local Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Chamber of Commerce. EwEB, etc., for their review and comment. _ C. The proposed amendments were the subject of several work ~~~~-~~~~~~ sessions by the Planning Commission, and it held a ublic hearin p g thereon on December 3, 1985. This was followed by work sessions and transmittal of its recommendation to the City Council. D. The Council held a public hearing on the Planning Commis sion's recommendation on April 14, 198, and also considered the proposal at subsequent work sessions. E. The adoption of these proposed solar access provisions would be consistent with the City's goal of improving the economic climate for its citizens. As indicated in the summary provided to the Planning Commission by staff entitled Solar Access Protection Summary of Economic Rationale": ~1 ~ A BPA funded study found that the potential energy savings from installation of solar energy systems in existing metro area housing would be nearly 2~ percent of the area's residential needs. Based on 1985 electricity prices, this could be over $9 million annually; ~2~ A 1983 survey by Lane County found that 75 percent of those surveyed were interested in solar energy systems, and over 18 percent of those planned to buy a system within the following two years. Given the degree of interest, it is -~ ~~ important to insure those investments in solar ever s stems ~~;,~-~.i~ ~ g Y Y ordinance M 1