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54 <br />of the lot area. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the maximum area of solar <br />energy systems shall be calculated independently of the floor area of all other accessory structures <br />on the zoninglot. <br />cl The supporting framework for freestanding solar energy ystems shall not include <br />unfinished lumber. <br />44) LigtPole mounted solar energy systems. <br />(a) Any solar installation on a light pole shall require the issuance of a conditional use permit, <br />and shall take into account the surrounding land uses, the proposed visual impact. and the <br />structural integrity relative to size and height of the proposed solar installation. No lightpole <br />mounted solar installation shall exceed 3 square feet in size. <br />(C) Design and Performance Standards. In addition to the standards required above, the following <br />standards shall apply to all solar energy systems. <br />(1) Compatibility with nearby properties. The visual impact of rooftop equipment on nearby <br />properties shall be minimized through such means as location on the roof, flush -mounting to the roof. <br />screening, or other integration into the roof design. Screening shall be of durable permanent materials <br />that are compatible with the primary building materials. Screening shall be done to the extent <br />possible without reducing the systems efficiency. <br />(2) Feeder lines. Any lines accompanying a solar energysystems, other than those attached to <br />on-site structures by leads, shall be buried within the interior of the subject parcel, unless there are <br />existing lines in the area which the lines accompanying a solar energy system can be attached. The <br />Zoning Administrator may grant exemptions to this requirement in instances where shallow bedrock <br />water courses, or other elements of the natural landscape interfere with the ability to bury lines. <br />(3) Maintenance. Solar energy systems shall be kept in good repair and free from damaged <br />supports, mounts, framework, or other components. <br />(4) Abandonment. A solar energy system that is allowed to remain in a nonfunctional or <br />inoperative state for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months, and which is not brought in <br />operation within the time specified by the City shall be presumed abandoned and may be declared a <br />public nuisance subject to removal at the expense of the operator. <br />51 Compliance. All solar energy ystems shall be designed, constructed, and operated in <br />compliance with any pplicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, standards, and ordinances, as <br />well as adhere to the requirements of local utilities if connected to utility lines, including, but not <br />limited to the State of Minnesota Building Code, Minnesota State Electric Code, and Minnesota State <br />Plumbing <br />(6) Interference. Solar energy ystems shall be designed to not cause electrical, radio frequency. <br />television, and other communication signal interference. <br />7) Installation. Solar energy systems shall require the issuance of a building_ permit. <br />