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Page 3 <br />2. "Freestanding' solar energy systems should be prohibited in ALL Zoning Districts. <br />Definition: "Freestanding Solar Energy <br />Systems ". A solar energy system with a <br />supporting framework that is placed on, or <br />anchored in, the ground and that is <br />independent of any building or other structure. <br />Garages, carports or similar structures that <br />incorporate building- integrated or building - <br />mounted solar energy systems shall not be <br />classified as freestanding solar energy systems <br />and shall instead be subject to the regulations <br />governing accessory structures. <br />KEY DISCUSSION TOPICS: <br />Example "freestanding" solar energy systems <br />• Should "freestanding" solar energy systems be prohibited in ALL Zoning Districts? <br />• If not, should they be limited to rear yards only? Allowed in side yards? <br />• What about ROS — Recreation Open Space (i.e. Central Park or City Hall)? <br />3. Requiring a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Commercial applications that are within 250 feet of <br />Residential Districts. <br />KEY DISCUSSION TOPICS: <br />• Should a CUP be required for commercial applications that are in close proximity to <br />residential districts? <br />OR <br />• Would "beefing up" the Commercial District portion of the Code to require enhanced <br />screening or design considerations for those properties in close proximity to residential <br />districts be more appropriate? <br />4. Allow light pole mounted systems in ALL Districts. <br />Example "light pole mounted" solar energy systems <br />KEY DISCUSSION TOPICS: <br />• Should light pole mounted systems be permitted? <br />• If so, which Districts? <br />