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Ordinance 2016-475 <br /> Solar Energy <br /> 2. Roof mounted systems are not accessory structures and are excluded from size <br /> and number calculations for accessory structures. <br /> 3. A variance application may be submitted if the ground mounted solar energy <br /> system exceeds the limits for maximum combined size of accessory structures, <br /> but does not meet the definition of a solar farm. <br /> c. Height requirements for accessory solar energy systems are as follows: <br /> 1. Ground or pole mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed 15 feet in height <br /> when oriented at maximum tilt. <br /> 2. Roof mounted solar energy systems shall not project vertically more than the <br /> height requirements of the district in which they are located. <br /> d. Screening requirements for accessory solar energy systems are as follows: <br /> 1. Residential roof mounted solar energy systems are not required to be screened <br /> by this ordinance. <br /> 2. Commercial or industrial roof mounted solar energy systems shall be installed <br /> such that it is compatible with the building architecture. Architectural standards as <br /> found in the commercial and industrial guidelines, a PUD, or other architectural <br /> conditions shall apply. <br /> e. Except in the agricultural and long-term agricultural zoning districts, no ground or <br /> pole mounted solar energy system shall be located or protrude in front of the principle <br /> building on the site, in relation to any public street. <br /> f. Roof mounted solar energy systems shall not extend beyond the perimeter of the <br /> building on which the system is mounted or built. Exterior piping for solar hot water <br /> systems shall be allowed to extend beyond the perimeter of the building. <br /> g. If the solar energy system remains nonfunctional or inoperative for a continuous <br /> period of 12 months, the system shall be deemed abandoned and shall constitute a <br /> public nuisance. The owner shall remove the abandoned system at their expense <br /> within 90 days. Removal includes the entire structure including transmission <br /> equipment, structures and foundations, and the restoration of soil and vegetation. <br /> (4) Criteria for approval of an accessory commercial or industrial solar energy system. An <br /> application for an accessory commercial or industrial solar energy system permit may be granted <br /> only upon a finding that all the following criteria have been met: <br /> a. The applicant owns the property or has a leasing contract with the owner of the <br /> property. <br /> b. The proposed solar energy system conforms to this chapter. <br />