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Ordinance 883 Page 6 1128.03: SOLAR ENERGY SOURCES AND SYSTEMS Subd. 1. Districts: Solar energy systems (SES) shall be allowed as an accessory use in all zoning districts. Subd. 2. General Standards: a. Height: 1. Roof or building mounted SES in residential districts shall extend no more than three (3) feet above the highest surface of the roof, and shall be setback at least one (1) foot from the exterior perimeter. 2. Roof or building mounted SES in commercial or industrial districts shall not exceed the maximum allowed height in that zoning district. For purposes for height measurement, solar systems other than building- integrated solar systems shall be considered to be mechanical equipment and are restricted consistent with other building-mounted mechanical devices. 3. Ground mounted SES shall not exceed the height of an allowed accessory structure within the zoning district when oriented at maximum tilt. b. Placement: 1. Ground mounted SES shall be treated as accessory buildings for the purpose of maximum height, maximum lot area coverage, location and setback requirements. 2. Ground mounted SES shall be screened from view to the extent possible without reducing their efficiency. Screening may include walls, fences or landscaping. c. Notification. Prior to the installation of a SES, the operator must provide evidence showing their regular electrical service provider has been informed of the customer's intent to install an interconnected, customer-owned SES. Off-grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement. d. Feeder lines. Any lines accompanying a SES, other than those attached to on-site structures by leads, shall be buried within the interior of the subject parcel, unless there are existing lines in the area which the lines accompanying an SES can be attached.