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10/16/23, 10:04 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=TITLE_105_ZONING 8/324 (e)Glare. (1)Glare produced from any solar energy system shall be minimized from affecting adjacent or nearby properties. Measures to minimize glare include selective placement of the system, screening of the solar array, modifying the orientation of the system, reducing use of the reflector system, or other remedies that limit glare. (2)Mirror reflecting designed solar energy systems. Mirror reflecting designed solar energy systems are permitted only on properties with ten acres or larger. A conditional use permit is required and more restrictive setback standards may be required upon review of the conditional use permit. (f)Code requirements. Electric solar energy system components that are connected to a building electric system must have an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listing. All solar installations must comply with the state electrical code and National Electrical Code. All rooftop or building integrated solar energy systems require a building permit and shall comply with the state building code. Solar thermal hot water systems shall comply with applicable state plumbing code requirements. (g)Decommissioning. A decommissioning plan shall be required to ensure that facilities are properly removed after their useful life. Decommissioning of solar panels must occur in the event they are not in use for 12 consecutive months. The plan shall include provisions for removal of all structures and foundations, restoration of soil and vegetation and a plan ensuring financial resources will be available to fully decommission the site. The city may require the posting of a bond, letter of credit or the establishment of an escrow to ensure proper decommissioning. (h)Easements allowed. Solar easements may be filed, consistent with M.S.A. § 500.30. Any building owner can purchase an easement across neighboring properties to protect access to sunlight. The easement is purchased or granted by owners of neighboring properties and can apply to buildings, trees, or other structures that would diminish solar access. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 08-253 on 11/3/2021 105.04-VII WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES 105.04.230 Purpose And Intent 105.04.240 Permit Requirements 105.04.250 Proof Of Need 105.04.260 Location Requirements And Site Ranking Analysis 105.04.270 Co-Location Requirements 105.04.280 Prohibited Areas 105.04.290 Zoning Requirements 105.04.300 Application And Review Procedures 105.04.310 Expert Review 105.04.320 Construction Permits 105.04.330 Tower Standards 105.04.340 Wireless Communications Tower Agreement 105.04.350 Abandonment And Removal 105.04.360 Minimum Conditions 105.04.230 Purpose And Intent The purpose of this subchapter is to allow for and regulate the design, location, placement, construction, maintenance, and removal of wireless communications towers and antennas and to: