{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-36.70a.813","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 36.70A.813","heading":"Accommodation for roof-mounted solar energy panels.","body":"(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.\n(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:\n(a) The heating or cooling of a structure or building;\n(b) The heating or pumping of water;\n(c) Industrial, commercial, or agricultural processes; or\n(d) The generation of electricity.\n(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.","path":["Title 36","Chapter 36.70A"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=36.70A.813","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T02:31:23Z","sha256":"80cecb1f277f5668e747aa0b858593ebcf5ba59fb8b85b9b6a7070f5325f47c5","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-36.70a.812","next":"us-wa/rcw-36.70a.815"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}