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b. Screening requirements of the solar farm from any adiacent public road right-of-wav shall be met <br />at the time of planting. <br />c. Screening requirements of the solar farm from adjacent residential dwellings and public <br />waterbodies as viewed from 6' above the Ordinary High Water Level shall be met within six(6) <br />owing seasons <br />d. If screening requirements are not met, and landscaping is not established, within six (6) growing <br />seasons, screening must be implemented through the planting of mature vegetation. <br />5. Stormwater and NPDES. Solar farms are subject to the cities and watershed district's stormwater <br />management and erosion and sediment control provisions and NPDES permit requirements. <br />6. Foundations. A qualified engineer shall certify that the foundation and design of the solar panels, racking <br />and support is within accepted professional standards, given local soil and climate conditions. <br />SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption and <br />publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo. <br />SECTION 4. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 2023-20 was adopted on this day ofj�, 2023, <br />by a vote of 3 Ayes and Nays. <br />LAKE E M OU IL <br />a McGinn, Acting ayor. <br />ATTEST: <br />Jul' J hnson, t Clerk <br />This Ordinance 2023-20 was published on the 11, day of � ��°ry�,,b � , 2023. <br />