Resolution No. 85-23 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 85-�`
RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE OREGON
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND OTHERS To SEt:URE FUNNING TO UNDERTAKE A SOLAR ACCESS
STUDY.
WHEREAS, energy is important to our economic well-being;
WHEREAS, Tigard's Comprehensive Plan contains implementation strategies which
desire an analysis of the feasibility of adopting a solar access ordinance;
WHEREAS, renewable resources and the efficient use of energy have a role to
play in our energy future;
WHEREAS, solar energy is a local resource that can be used by homes and
businesses to help meet local energy needs;
WHEREAS, solar access is a necessary condition to the use of solar energy;
WHEREAS, solar access is affected by shading from trees and buildings on
neighbor in g lots;
WHEREAS, solar access is a land use issue that most effectively and equitably
can be provided and protected by land development standards;
WHEREAS, surveys consistently show that over 70 percent of the public wants
and supports solar access;
WHEREAS, the economic benefits of solar access can significantly exceed the
costs;
WHEREAS, solar access sends a signal to homeowners and can encourage as well
as protect use of the solar resource;
WHEREAS, solar access is enabled by state statute and helps implement
Statewide Planning Goal 13;
WHEREAS, the Northwest Power Planning Council supports local government
efforts to provide and protect solar access;
WHEREAS, a joint project of local governments in the Portland-Vancouver
metropolitan area offers economy of scale and other benefits to local
governments and private sector developers; and
WHEREAS, the Oregon Department of Energy has offered assistance in
coordinating efforts of local governments toward a joint project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
The City of Tigard will participate in and support efforts by the Oregon
Department of Energy, Washington State Energy Office and local governments in
the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area to secure funding to undertake a
joint project to provide and protect solar access to the extent feasible given
local conditions.
PASSED: This /f day of q� ., / 1985.
or - City of Tigard
ATTEST:
Deputy City Recorder- ity of Tigard
(WAM:pm/1201P)
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