RCW 36.70A.813
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(1)A city or county planning under RCW 36.70A.040 must allow a building to exceed any maximum allowable roof height limits by at least 48 inches to accommodate a roof-mounted solar energy panel.
(2)For purposes of this section, "solar energy panel" means a panel device or system or combination of panel devices or systems that relies on direct sunlight as an energy source, including a panel device or system or combination of panel devices or systems that collects sunlight for use in:
(a)The heating or cooling of a structure or building;
(b)The heating or pumping of water;
(c)Industrial, commercial, or agricultural processes; or
(d)The generation of electricity.
(3)Nothing in this section prohibits a city or county from applying the requirements of the state building code or requires a city or county to allow a setback of less than 36 inches between residential dwelling units.
[ 2025 c 139 s 5 .]