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Draft revised 5.12.2015- (a) Any solar installation on a light pole shall require the issuance of a conditional use Hermit. 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 lightnole mounted solar installation shall exceed 3 square feet in size, unless through the issuance of a conditional use permit. (C) Design and Performance Standards. In addition to the standards required above. the Following standards shall apply to all solar energy systems. (1) Compatibility with nearby properties. The visual impact of rooftop equipment on nearby properties shall be minimized through such means as location on the roof flush -mounting to the roof. screening, or other integration into the roof design. Screening shall be of durable nermanent materials that are compatible with the primary building materials. Screening shall be done to the extent possible without reducing the systems efficiency. 21 Feeder lines. Any lines accompanying a solar energy systems, 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 a solar energy system can be attached. The Zoning Administrator may grant exemptions to this requirement in instances where shallow bedrock water courses, or other elements of the natural landscape interfere with the ability to bury lines. 31 Maintenance. Solar energy systems shall be kept in good repair and free from damaged supports, mounts, framework, or other components. 41 Abandonment. A solar energy system that is allowed to remain in a nonfunctional or inoperative state for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months, and which is not brought in operation within the time specified by the City shall be presumed abandoned and may be declared a public nuisance subject to removal at the expense of the operator. 51 Compliance. All solar energy systems shall be designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, standards, and ordinances, as well as adhere to the requirements of local utilities if connected to utility lines, including, but not limited to the State of Minnesota Building Code, Minnesota State Electric Code. and Minnesota State Plumbing Code. (6) Interference. Solar energy systems shall be designed to not cause electrical, radio frequency. television, and other communication signal interference. 7) Installation. Solar energy systems shall require the issuance of a building permit. 81 The structure upon which the solar energy system is mounted shall have the structural integrity to carry the weight of the solar energy system. Proof of structural integrity shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the buildjng inspector. �D- Administrative Review Process