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18.20.010 13. All covered front porches that are located in the front yard setback area in the R-1, RM zoning districts and PUD zoned residential properties referencing the R-1/RM development standards of this code. 14. Small electricity generator facili- ties, and small fuel cell facilities. The zoning administrator may refer any of the above items to the planning commission for review and action. C. Modifications or deviations from an approved plan, if deemed substantial by the zoning administrator, shall be re- viewed in accordance with the proce- dures for the original use or structure classification. D. The zoning administrator may waive review altogether or administra- tively process an application if: 1. A new or modified use or struc- ture shall not be visible from any pub- lic street or area held open to the pub- lic; or 2. For photovoltaic facilities, the facilities shall adhere to the following conditions: a. The photovoltaic panels or shin- gles shall be mounted flat on the roof surface of a single-family detached house, second unit, patio cover, trellis, and/or carport (including office, com- mercial, industrial, and public and institutional patio covers, trellises, and carports). b. The photovoltaic facilities, includ- ing all related accessory equipment, shall comply with all locational and height requirements of this title, includ- ing setback regulations. c. The photovoltaic facilities shall not create adverse glare that distracts motorists. d. If photovoltaic panels are pro- posed, the panels (including visible trim caps and returns) shall be black, clear, blue, gray or the same color as the roof on which they are mounted. e. If photovoltaic shingles are pro- posed, the shingles shall comply with any roof color regulations for the sub- ject property. If the installation of a photovoltaic facility creates glare that distracts mo- torists after it has been installed, at the discretion of the zoning administrator, the photovoltaic facility may be subject to design review even if the facility was exempt from design review prior to its installation. If necessary, the zoning administrator may add conditions of approval to mitigate the glare impact, which may include, but are not limited to, moving the photovoltaic facility. (Ord. 1880, 2003; Ord. 1876 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1743, 1998; Ord. 1738 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1612 § 2, 1993; Ord. 1600 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1591 § 2, 1993) 18.20.020 Powers -Duties: The planning commission or zoning administrator shall have the following powers and duties: A. In making decisions, approve, ap- prove with modifications or conditions, or deny an application. B. Require such improvements, ei- ther on or off site, which are reasonably related to the project and are in the best interests of the public health, safety, or general welfare, or which are necessary in order to mitigate adverse environ- mental effects disclosed in an environ- (Pleasanton January 2004) 494