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one (1) foot that the system extends above the roof surface on which the system is mounted to ensure ready roof access in the event of a fire or other safety related occurrence whereby roof access is needed. Solar energy systems that extend less than one (1) foot above the roof surface shall be exempt from this provision, however shall be set back from the roof edge by a minimum of 1 foot. (c) The collector surface and mounting devices for building-mounted solar energy systems shall not extend beyond the exterior perimeter of the building on which the system is mounted or built. (d) Solar energy systems shall be designed to blend into the architecture of the building to the maximum extent practical. The color of the solar collector is not required to be consistent with the roofing materials. (e) Building-mounted systems, excluding building-integrated systems, shall not cover more than 80% of the roof upon which the panels are mounted to ensure ready roof access in the event of a fire or other safety occurrence whereby roof access is needed. (f) A conditional use permit is required for any solar installations in the commercial district, subject to the conditions and criteria for review in accordance with Section 154.243 (C) of the City Code. (3) Freestanding solar energy systems. (a) Freestanding solar energy systems, measured to the highest point of the system, shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height and shall meet double the minimum setback requirements of an accessory structure as outlined in §152.176, as measured from the outermost perimeter of the solar panel to the property line. Freestanding solar energy systems are only permitted in rear yards. (b) In all residential districts, the area of the solar collector surface of freestanding solar energy systems shall not exceed three (3) percent of the lot area. In all other districts, the area of the solar collector surface of freestanding solar energy systems shall not exceed five (5) percent of the lot area. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the maximum area of solar energy systems shall be calculated independently of the floor area of all other accessory structures on the zoning lot. (c) The supporting framework for freestanding solar energy systems shall not include unfinished lumber. (4) Lightpole mounted solar energy systems. (a) Any solar installation on a light pole shall require the issuance of a conditional use permit, and shall take into account the surrounding land uses, the proposed visual impact, and the structural integrity relative to size and height of the proposed solar installation. No lightpole mounted solar installation shall exceed 3 square feet in size. 103