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Ordinance 883 <br /> Page 7 <br /> e. Commercial. All SES shall be limited to the purpose of on-site energy <br /> production, except that any additional energy produced above the total onsite <br /> demand may be sold to the operator's regular electrical service provider in <br /> accordance with any agreement provided by the same or applicable <br /> legislation. <br /> f. Restrictions on SES Limited. No homeowners' agreement, covenant, <br /> common interest community, or other contract between multiple property <br /> owners within a subdivision of Mounds View shall restrict or limit solar <br /> systems to a great extent that Mounds View's renewable energy ordinance. <br /> g. Mounds View encourages solar access to be protected in all new subdivisions <br /> and allows for existing solar to be protected consistent with Minnesota <br /> Statutes. Any solar easements filed, must be consistent with Minnesota <br /> Statutes, Chapter 500, Section 30. <br /> Subd. 3. Abandonment: A SES that is allowed to remain in a nonfunctional or <br /> inoperative state for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months, and which is not <br /> brought in operation within the time specified by the City, shall be presumed <br /> abandoned and may be declared a public nuisance subject to removal at the <br /> expense of the operator. <br /> 1128.04: GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SOURCES AND SYSTEMS <br /> Subd. 1. Districts: Ground source heat pump systems (GSHPS) shall be allowed as an <br /> accessory use in all zoning districts. <br /> Subd. 2. General Standards: <br /> a. All components of GSHPS including pumps, borings and loops shall be <br /> setback at least five (5) feet from all lot lines. <br /> b. Easements. All components of GSHPS shall not encroach on easements. <br /> c. GSHPS are prohibited in surface waters and wetlands. <br /> d. Only closed loop GSHPS utilizing Minnesota Department of Health approved <br /> heat transfer fluids are permitted. <br />