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Ordinance 2016-475 Solar Energy Under 1.5 acre 1 260 1.5 to 2.99 acres 2 1,500 3 to 4.99 acres 2 2,000 5 to 9.99 acres 2 3,500 10 or more acres 3 5,000 2. Roof mounted systems are not accessory structures and are excluded from size and number calculations for accessory structures. 3. A variance application may be submitted if the ground mounted solar energy system exceeds the limits for maximum combined size of accessory structures, but does not meet the definition of a solar farm. c. Height requirements for accessory solar energy systems are as follows: 1. Ground or pole mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed 15 feet in height when oriented at maximum tilt. 2. Roof mounted solar energy systems shall not project vertically more than the height requirements of the district in which they are located. d. Screening requirements for accessory solar energy systems are as follows: 1. Residential roof mounted solar energy systems are not required to be screened by this ordinance. 2. Commercial or industrial roof mounted solar energy systems shall be installed such that it is compatible with the building architecture. Architectural standards as found in the commercial and industrial guidelines, a PUD, or other architectural conditions shall apply. e. Except in the agricultural and long-term agricultural zoning districts, no ground or pole mounted solar energy system shall be located or protrude in front of the principle building on the site, in relation to any public street. f. Roof mounted solar energy systems shall not extend beyond the perimeter of the building on which the system is mounted or built. Exterior piping for solar hot water systems shall be allowed to extend beyond the perimeter of the building. g. If the solar energy system remains nonfunctional or inoperative for a continuous period of 12 months, the system shall be deemed abandoned and shall constitute a public nuisance. The owner shall remove the abandoned system at their expense