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Chapter 9.42 — ACCESSORY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

Yucca Valley Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Yucca Valley

9.42.010: PURPOSE:

This chapter establishes standards and processes for accessory solar energy systems in order to encourage the use of solar energy to reduce reliance on nonrenewable energy sources. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)

9.42.020: APPLICABILITY:

Solar energy systems shall be allowed as an accessory use in all zoning classifications where structures of any sort are allowed, subject to certain requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)

9.42.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

  • A. Height: Solar energy systems must meet the following height requirements:
  1. Ground or pole mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height when oriented at maximum tilt.

B. Setback: Solar energy systems must meet the accessory structure setback for the zoning district and primary land use associated with the lot on which the system is located.

  1. Ground Mounted Solar Energy Systems: Ground mounted solar energy systems may not extend into the front, side and street side setbacks when oriented at minimum design tilt.

C. Visibility: Solar energy systems shall be designed to blend into the architecture of the building or be screened from routine view from public right of ways other than alleys. The color of the solar collector is not required to be consistent with other roofing materials.

  1. Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems: Building integrated photovoltaic solar energy systems shall be allowed regardless of whether the system is visible from the public right of way, provided the building component in which the system is integrated meets all required setback, land use or performance standards for the district in which the building is located.

  2. Coverage: The surface area of pole or ground mount systems shall not exceed half the building footprint of the principal structure.

D. Compliance With Building Codes: All solar energy systems shall comply with building, electrical, and plumbing codes and shall also require a permit from the building division.

(Ord. 254, 12-16-2014; amd. Ord. 317, 10-1-2024)

9.42.040: PLAN APPROVAL REQUIRED:

A. Plan Applications: Plan applications for solar energy systems shall be accompanied by to-scale horizontal and vertical (elevation) drawings. The drawings must show the location of the system on the building or on the property for a ground mount system, including the property lines.

B. Plan Approval: Pole or ground mount solar energy systems shall be subject to review and approval by the director. Plan approval does not indicate compliance with building, electric, or plumbing codes. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014; amd. Ord. 317, 10-1-2024)

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Yucca Valley Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 9.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
  2. Chapter 9.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  3. Chapter 9.03 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES, AND USES
  4. Chapter 9.05 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
  5. Chapter 9.06 — LAND USE STANDARDS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
  6. Chapter 9.07 — RESIDENTIAL AND HILLSIDE RESERVE DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 9.09 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
  8. Chapter 9.10 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
  9. Chapter 9.12 — PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS
  10. Chapter 9.13 — SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
  11. Chapter 9.14 — STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES IN …
  12. Chapter 9.15 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  13. Chapter 9.16 — AIRPORT SAFETY OVERLAY DISTRICT
  14. Chapter 9.17 — FIRE SAFETY OVERLAY DISTRICT
  15. Chapter 9.18 — FLOODPLAIN SAFETY OVERLAY DISTRICT
  16. Chapter 9.19 — GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS OVERLAY DISTRICT
  17. Chapter 9.20 — HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT
  18. Chapter 9.21 — LARGE ANIMAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
  19. Chapter 9.22 — SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY DISTRICT
  20. Chapter 9.23 — SENIOR MOBILEHOME PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT
  21. Chapter 9.30 — DEDICATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
  22. Chapter 9.31 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  23. Chapter 9.32 — LANDSCAPING AND WATER CONSERVATION
  24. Chapter 9.33 — PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
  25. Chapter 9.34 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  26. Chapter 9.35 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
  27. Chapter 9.37 — SOIL EROSION AND DUST CONTROL
  28. Chapter 9.38 — TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENTS
  29. Chapter 9.39 — TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
  30. Chapter 9.40 — SURFACE MINING AND LAND RECLAMATION
  31. Chapter 9.41 — TRIP REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS
  32. Chapter 9.42 — ACCESSORY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
  33. Chapter 9.43 — ACCESSORY WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
  34. Chapter 9.44 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  35. Chapter 9.45 — CEMETERIES
  36. Chapter 9.46 — RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION FACILITIES
  37. Chapter 9.47 — DENSITY BONUS
  38. Chapter 9.48 — EMERGENCY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SINGLE ROOM …
  39. Chapter 9.51 — DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PARK AND RECREATION PURP…
  40. Chapter 9.55 — SIDEWALK VENDING
  41. Chapter 9.56 — REMOVAL OF WESTERN JOSHUA TREES
  42. Chapter 9.60 — PERMIT PROCEDURES; GENERAL PROVISIONS
  43. Chapter 9.61 — APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES
  44. Chapter 9.62 — AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT CODE AND ZONE CHANGES
  45. Chapter 9.63 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  46. Chapter 9.64 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  47. Chapter 9.65 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
  48. Chapter 9.66 — LAND USE COMPLIANCE REVIEW
  49. Chapter 9.67 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
  50. Chapter 9.68 — SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
  51. Chapter 9.69 — SPECIAL USE PERMITS
  52. Chapter 9.70 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  53. Chapter 9.71 — TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
  54. Chapter 9.72 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  55. Chapter 9.73 — VARIANCE REVIEW
  56. Chapter 9.74 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  57. Chapter 9.80 — ADMINISTRATION; GENERAL
  58. Chapter 9.81 — APPEALS
  59. Chapter 9.82 — ENFORCEMENT AND VIOLATIONS
  60. Chapter 9.83 — PERMIT AMENDMENTS
  61. Chapter 9.84 — PERMIT REVOCATIONS
  62. Chapter 9.85 — PUBLIC NOTICES AND HEARINGS
  63. Chapter 9.86 — TIME LIMITATIONS AND TIME EXTENSIONS
  64. Chapter 9.90 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  65. Chapter 9.91 — TENTATIVE MAP FILING AND PROCEDURES
  66. Chapter 9.92 — PARCEL MAPS AND FINAL MAPS
  67. Chapter 9.93 — ADDITIONAL SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES
  68. Chapter 9.94 — DEDICATION AND EXACTIONS
  69. Chapter 9.95 — SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
  70. Chapter 9.96 — IMPROVEMENT PLANS, INSTALLATION, AND SECURITY
  71. Chapter 9.97 — SOILS REPORT
  72. Chapter 9.99 — DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS

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