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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 />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 U 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 />