(Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.)

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1 Local Law Filing New York State Department of State Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commerciai Code One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY (Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.) Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use italics or underlining to indicate new matter. County City [x]town Village (Select one:) of Parish ^f: COBOS Local Law No. 1 of the year 2014 A local law adopting the "Solar Energy System Fast Track Permit Application" (Insert Title) Be it enacted by the Town Board of (Name of Legislative Body) the County City [x]town Village (Select one:) of Parish as follows; Please see attached, (If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.) DOS-0239-f-l (Rev. 02/10) Page 1 of 8

2 Resolution for the Tow^n Board Meeting dated: March 21,2014 The following resolution having been offered by Stephen Stelmashuck, Supervisor, and seconded by John Dunham, Councilor. THE TOWN BOARD having held a public hearing on the 13^' day of March, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. to consider adopting Local Law No. 1 of 2014 providing for the "Solar Energy System Fast Track Permit Application" and due deliberation having been had, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for standard installation of solar panels on residential structures or legal accessory structures on residentially-utilized properties, the Town Board hereby adopts the "Solar Energy System Fast Track Permit Application" that is annexed to this Resolution and made a part hereof as Schedule "A", as an alternative to existing building permit application forms; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to the extent practicable, a central registry of all solar panel installations by address shall be maintained by the Code Enforcement Officer to be shared with relevantfirstresponder organizations or agencies; and HEREBY ADOPTS Local Law No. 1 of 2014 of the Town of Parish as follows: BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PARISH, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. It is the intent of the Town Board as part of its goal to limit America's dependence on imported sources of fossil energy, cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the cost of energy for our residents to enact a "Solar Energy System Fast Track Permit Process" whereby the installation of standard solar energy systems can be standardized, simplified and accelerated in Towns and Villages. Section 2. Solar Panels. All building permit applications for installing of solar energy panels on residential and non-residential buildings and legal accessory structures on residentially-utilized property shall be expedited by the Code Enforcement Officer and a permit application fee for said installation shall be waived. Application for "standard installations" on residential and legal accessory structures on residential property, shall be determined with in fourteen (14) business days of thefilingof a completed application. Section 3. Fees. All building permit application fees for standard installation of solar energy panels on residential structures or legal accessory structures on residentially-utilized property shall be waived, provided the installation has not been commenced or completed before a permit has been applied for or issued. In cases where installation has been commenced, the application fee shall be three (3) times the amount established herein. VOTE: AYES 4 NAYS 0 Resolution Adopted Page 2 of 8

3 New York State Unified Solar Permit Expedited Solar Permit Process for Small-Scale Photovoltaic Systems For use in all New York State counties with the exception of Nassau County and Suffolk County The expedited solar permitting process uses a unified permit across municipalities in New York State. A combined building and electrical permit for a grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) system will be issued pending proper completion of forms, submission of approved plans and approval by municipality. All applicants must submit: 1. Unified Solar Permit for Smaii-Scale Photovoltaic Systems Eligibility Checklist - STEP 2 2. One (1) set of plans (number may vary by municipality) that include: Site Plan showing location of major components of solar system and other equipment on roof or legal accessory structure. This plan should represent relative location of components at site, including, but not limited to, location of array, existing electrical service location, utility meter, inverter location, system orientation and tilt angle. This plan should show access and pathways that are compliant with New York State Fire Code, if applicable. One-Line or 3-Line Electrical Diagram. The electrical diagram required by NYSERDA for an incentive application and/or utility for an interconnection agreement can be used here. Specification Sheets for all manufactured components. If these sheets are available electronically, a web address will be accepted in place of an attachment, at the discretion of the municipality. All diagrams and plans must include the following: (a) Project address, section, block and lot number of the property; (b) Owner's name, address and phone number; (c) Name, address and phone number of the person preparing the plans; and (d) System capacity in kw-dc. 3. Unified Solar Permit for Small-Scale Photovoltaic Systems Application - STEP 3 4. Permit Fee Amount Permit Review and Inspection Timeline Permit determinations will be issued within 14 days upon reciept of complete and accurate applications. The municipality will provide feedback within 7 days of receiving incomplete or inaccurate applications. If an inspection is required, a single inspection should be sufficient and will be provided within 7 days of inspection request. The NY-Sun Initiative, a dynamic public-private partnership, will drive growth of the solar industry and make solar technology more affordable for all New Yorkers. Visit ny-sun.ny.gov for more information on tlie NY-Sun Initiative. NY WORKS Energy. Innovafcion. SoluCions. 0^ NewYork Power Authority (.iei :er3ii')(:i n^ore thar- eiecinc Page 3 of 8 Long HUirwi f*ow»r h-mhav^x-^

4 To determine if you are eligible for the expedited permitting process, answer the questions below. 1. Solar installation has a rated capacity of 12 kw or less. 2. Solar installation is not subject to review by an Architectural or Historical Review Board. 3. Solar installation does not need a zoning variance. 4. Solar installation is to be mounted on a permitted roof structure of a building, or on a legal accessory structure. If on a legal accessory structure, a diagram showing existing electrical connection to structure is attached. 5. Solar installation is compliant with all applicable electrical and building codes. 6. Solar installation is compliant with New York State Fire Code. 7. The Solar Installation Contractor complies with all licensing and other requirements of the jurisdiction and the state, [can be customized for jurisdictions] 8. The proposed equipment is permitted by code and equipment meets all relevant certification standards. 9. The PV system and all components will be installed per the manufacturer's specifications. 10. The project will comply with adopted National Electrical Code requirements. 11. The roof has no more than a single layer of roof covering (in addition to the solar equipment). 12. The system is to be mounted parallel to the roof surface, or tilted with no more than an 18 inch gap between the module frame and the roof surface. 13. The system will have a distributed weight of less than 5 pounds per square foot and less than 45 pounds per attachment point to roof. If you answered "No" to any of Questions 1-10, you are not eligible to participate in the expedited permitting process and must go through the standard permitting process dictated by the municipality. If you answered "No" to any of Questions 11-13, you must provide a letter from a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect certifying that the existing structure can support the additional weight and wind loads of the solar energy system. If you answered "Yes" to all of the above questions, please sign below to affirm that all answers are correct, and you have met all the conditions and requirements to participate in this expedited process. Property Owner's Signature Date Solar Installation Contractor Signature Date The NY-Sun Initiative, a dynamic public-private partnership, will drive growth of the solar industry and make solar technology more affordable for all New Yorkers. Visit ny-sun.ny.gov for more information on the NY-Sun Initiative. NY WORKS /at Energy. Innovation. SoluCions. ^ NewYork Power ^li^ Authority (jerieratirics rndre than ^ Page 4 of 8 tortg tramiis Slower Au?*50?s?v

5 iiiiil 1. Property Owner: Property Owner's Name Property Address Section Block Lot Number 2. Existing Use: Single Family 2-4 Family Commercial Other 3. Provide the total system capacity rating (sum of all panels) PV System: kw-dc 4. Solar Installation Contractor: Business Name Business Address Contact Name Phone Number License Number(s) 5. What is the existing roofing material? 6. Provide method and type of weatherprooflng for roof penetrations (i.e., flashing, caulk). 7. Is the mounting structure an engineered product designed to mount PV modules? If no, provide details of structural attachment in a letter certified by a design professional. The NY-Sun Initiative, a dynamic public-private partnership, will drive growth of the solar industry and make solar technology more affordable for all New Yorkers. Visit ny-sun.ny.gov for more information on the NY-Sun Initiative. NY WORKS Energy. Innovation. Solutions. NewYork Power "40 Authority Long!.3l«n«i FVwer Awthnf sty Page 5 of 8

6 KiiiiiiiPiiPiiliiliiiiiSwKSi^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 8. For manufactured mounting systems, provide the following information about the mounting system: a. Mounting System Manufacturer b. Product Name and Model Number c. Total Weight of PV Modules and Rails lbs. d. Total Number of Attachment Points e. Weight per Attachment Point (c -J- d) lbs. f. Maximum Spacing Between Attachment Points on a Rail inches (see product manual for maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed) g. Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square feet) ft2 h. Distributed Weight of PV Module on Roof (c -r g) Ibs./ft2 9. Indicate quantity, brand, make and model of the: Inverter(s): Quantity Modules: Make Model Quantity Make Model Please sign below to affirm that all answers are correct and that you have met all the conditions and requirements to participate in this expedited process. Property Owner's Signature Date Solar Installation Contractor Signature Date The NY-Sun Initiative, a dynamic public-private partnership, will drive growth of the solar industry and make solar technology more affordable for all New Yorkers. Visit ny-sun.ny.gov for more information on the NY-Sun Initiative. NY WORKS Energy. Innovation. Solutions. 0t^ NewYork Power Authority Lor.«hfiimii Povnar Authority Page 6 of 8

7 (Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the filing of this local law and strike out that which is not applicable.) 1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. 1 the?kx«^kei2^town)pfl»ggq of T'own of Parish Town Board * on March 21, 20li (Name of Legislative Body) provisions of law. of of was duly passed by the, in accordance with the applicable (Passage by local legislative body with approval, no disapproval or ropassago aftor disapproval by tho Eloctivo Chief Executive Officer*.) I hbreby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 20 Xof the (Cbiinty)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passeetoy the (Name of Legisfath/e Body) (repassed after dis'af^proval) by the (Elective Chief Executive Officer*) on 20 ^ 3. (Final adoption by referendum.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of (Name of Legislative Body) (repassed after disapproval) by the (Elective Chief Executiy^Officer^ was duly passed by the, and was (approved)(not approved) Such local law was submitted to the people by reaaofi of a (mandatory)(^)enriissive) referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority ofthe qualified electors votinjg^ereon at the (general)(spebi^l)(annual) election held on 20, in accordance with the applicahi^rovisions of law. 4. (Subject to permissive refefendum and final adoption because no valid petition w^sifiled requesting referendum.) I hereby certify that the locahaw annexed hereto, designated as local law No. x of 20 of the (County)(City)(Townj(Village) of \/v^s duly passed by the (Name of Legisi (repassed^fter on 20, and was (approved)(not approved) 1ve Body) disapproval) by the on h local (Elective Chief Executive Officer*) was subject to permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of ^ J2Q in accordance witlvtme-applicable provisions of law. * Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-wide basis or, if there be none, the chairperson of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances. DOS-0239-f-l (Rev. 02/10) Page 7 of 8

8 (City local law concerning Charter revision proposed by potition.) :ify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No of 20 the City of ^^^^-^ ^ having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the provisions of 36)(37) of the Municipal Home Rule L^w-ajodhaving received the affirmative vote of a majority ofthe qualil ctors of such city voting thereon at the (special)(general) electiorrheldon 20. becamq<nyer3^\\/e. 6. (County local law concerning adoption of C I hereby certify that the local law annexedj^er^totdesignated as local law No of 20 of the County of ^^^-^^^^^ State of New York, having been submitted to the elec t the General Election of November ^^^-^-^'^^^, pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 ofthe Municipal Horn Law, and having received-the'affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cities of said county as a unit and a majon e [ualifiod olectors of the towns of said county considered as a unit voting at said general election, beoamo operative. (If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropriate certification.) I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was finally adopted in the manner indicated in paragraph above. (Seal) Clerk ofthe countytegislauvebody, City, Town or Village Clerk or officer designated by local legislative^bodv KELLY READETR, Town Clerk Date: 3-^ ^^lo ~30H (Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or other authorized attorney of locality.) STATE OF NEWYORK COUNTY OF OSWEGO I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the corn been had or taken for the enactment ofthe local law annexed hereto. :t and that all proper proceedings have Signature ROBBRJ E. Attorney for the Town Title GENANT Town of Parish Dg^g. March 25, 2014 Page 8 of 8 DOS-0239-f-l ^Rev. 02/10)