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Page 3 <br />CC Worksession <br />May 4, 2015 <br />2. "Freestanding" solar energy systems should be <br />allowed in ALL Zoning Districts. <br />The City Council provided direction that <br />freestanding solar energy systems be allowed in all <br />zoning districts, but only in the rear yard and twice <br />the required structure setback from rear and side <br />yards. <br />Example "freestanding" solar energy systems <br />3. Requiring a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Commercial applications that are within 250 feet of <br />Residential Districts. <br />The City Council provided direction that all solar installations in commercial districts be through <br />the issuance of a conditional use permit. <br />4. Allow light pole mounted systems in ALL Districts. <br />The City Council gave direction that all light pole mounted solar installations be allowed through <br />the issuance of a CUP. <br />Example "light pole mounted" solar energy systems <br />SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS <br />As proposed, this draft ordinance, as written, makes the following changes from the original solar <br />ordinance: <br />1) Adds a clarifying definition of "flush mounted solar energy systems" <br />2) Clarifies and expands the purpose of the ordinance <br />3) Allows for solar panels in residential districts and required standards <br />4) Requires conditional use permit for all commercial installations <br />5) Added a caveat about ready roof access for emergency access <br />