Section 51191.2.
51191.2. The execution and acceptance of a deed or other instrument described in subdivision (c) of Section 51190 shall constitute a dedication to the public of the use of lands for solar photovoltaic use. Any term easement and covenant shall run for a term of not less than 20 years unless a shorter term is […]
Section 51191.3.
51191.3. (a) A county or city may require a deed or other instrument described in subdivision (c) of Section 51190 to contain any restrictions, conditions, or covenants as are necessary or desirable to restrict the use of the land to photovoltaic solar facilities. (b) The restrictions, conditions, or covenants may include, but are not limited to, the […]
Section 51191.4.
51191.4. No deed or other instrument described in subdivision (c) of Section 51190 shall be effective until it has been accepted or approved by resolution of the governing body of the county or city and its acceptance endorsed thereon. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 596, Sec. 8. (SB 618) Effective January 1, 2012.)
Section 51191.5.
51191.5. (a) During the term of the solar-use easement, the county or city shall not approve any land use on land covered by a solar easement that is inconsistent with the easement, and no building permit may be issued for any structure that would violate the easement. The county or city shall seek, by appropriate proceedings, […]
Section 51191.6.
51191.6. Upon the acceptance or approval of any instrument creating a solar-use easement, the clerk of the governing body shall record the instrument in the office of the county recorder and file a copy with the county assessor. After the easement is recorded, it shall impart notice to all persons under the recording laws of […]
Section 51191.7.
51191.7. The parcel or parcels subject to a solar-use easement shall be assessed pursuant to Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code during the term of the easement. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 596, Sec. 8. (SB 618) Effective January 1, 2012.)
Section 51191.8.
51191.8. The Department of Conservation may adopt regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Division 3 of Title 2) for the implementation of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 596, Sec. 8. (SB 618) Effective January 1, 2012.)
Section 51192.
51192. (a) A solar-use easement may be extinguished on all or a portion of the parcel only by nonrenewal, termination, or by returning the land to its previous contract pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 51240) of Chapter 7. (b) (1) If either the landowner or the county or city desires in any year not to renew […]
Section 51192.1.
51192.1. In the case of a solar-use easement that is extinguished because of a notice of nonrenewal by the landowner or due to termination, the landowner shall restore the land that is subject to the easement to the conditions that existed before the approval of the easement by the time the easement is extinguished. (Amended […]
Section 51192.2.
51192.2. (a) If all or a portion of the parcel held in a solar-use easement will no longer be used for the purposes outlined in the easement the landowner may petition the county or city to approve termination of the easement. (b) Prior to any action by the county or city giving tentative approval to the termination […]