A. Reduction of greenhouse gases is a stated goal of the City of Sebastopol. As a responsible environmental steward the City of Sebastopol is committed to policies and programs that conserve and use natural resources wisely.

B. Solar photovoltaic technology and equipment have become reasonably available.

C. Therefore, consistent with its authority as a municipal corporation and its responsibility to protect the public health, safety and welfare, the City hereby enacts requirements for new construction and specified additions to existing structures to increase energy conservation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.