(a) The use of natural heating opportunities present on a new building site is a cost effective method of reducing consumption of nonrenewable energy sources for heating over the lifetime of a structure.

(b) Proper orientation of buildings is required to fully use available solar energy.

(c) These measures will benefit the citizens of Humboldt County by reducing dependence on nonrenewable energy sources. (Ord. 1552, § 1, 9/21/1982)