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~, r .:r~ ORDINANCE NO. ~ q y Q Z. AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SOLAR ACCESS IN THE WESTSIDS MIXED IISE DISTRICT; AMENDING ORDI- NANCE N4 . 1$ Q 81; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that: A. Having identified energy conservation as one of its primary goals, in 1981 the Council adopted revisions to the Eugene Code, 1 971 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. Over 100 copies of that report were distributed to potentially affected parties such as the local homebuilders' association, Neighborhood Organizations, 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 public hearing thereon on December 3, 1985. This was followed by work sessions ~~~~,~~~ and transmittal of its recommendation to the Cit Council. D. The Council held a public hearing on the Planning Commis- sion's recommendation on April 14, 198, and alsa considered the proposal at subsequent work sessions. E. The adop tian 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 Cammission 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 pausing would be nearly 22 percent of the area's residential needs. Based on 1985 electricity prices, this could be over $9 million annually; ~2~ A 19$3 survey by Lane County found that 75 percent of those surveyed were interested in solar energy systems, and over, l8 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 energy systems are protected; •~r ~p ~~ Ordinance - 1