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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-054-04/03/1984-APPROVING AND ADOPTING GENERAL SOLAR ENERGY POLICIES RESOLUTION 84- 54 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING AND ADOPTING GENERAL SOLAR ENERGY POLICIES WHEREAS , the citizens of the City of Fort Collins have a strong desire in achieving and maintaining an energy-conscious community; and WHEREAS, solar energy is a reliable and affordable energy source in meeting the energy needs of the citizens of Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, recent planning studies have shown that the technology is currently available to utilize solar energy for space heating and cooling and hot water needs, and in the near future for solar generated electricity; and WHEREAS, a solar access study process has been conducted by the City for the purpose of developing a workable solar access strategy; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Fort Collins and the Planning and Zoning Board have had the opportunity to review and comment during said study process; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins hereby finds that protecting access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems is essential in the City of Fort Collins. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the City of Fort Collins hereby approves and adopts certain general solar energy policies as follows: 1. Solar Energy is a preferred fuel source to meet the future energy needs of the City of Fort Collins. 2. The use of passive and active solar energy systems for the heating and cooling of buildings, for providing hot water for use in buildings and swimming pools, and for generating electricity, can contribute significantly to the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Fort Collins. 3. The protection of unobstructed airspace for the purpose of providing access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems can contribute to the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City. 4. The development of private and public lands in a manner which encourages the use and protection of solar energy systems will advance the public health, safety, and welfare and will promote the public interest. • 0 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 3rd day of April , A.D. 1984. Mayor ~ �� ATTEST: �J 7JIaMl11 1R\ _ • . City Clerk 2 -Z-