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5/6/24,5:05 PM Hugo, MN Code of Ordinances <br /> Drawings must show the location of the system on the property including the property lines and proposed <br /> fencing or vegetative buffer. <br /> e. Decommissioning plan. <br /> (2) Performance standards for solar farms. Solar farms shall be erected and maintained to meet <br /> the following standards. <br /> a. Solar farms shall be located on a minimum lot size of ten acres within the Long Term <br /> Agricultural (LA), Agricultural (AG), Rural Residential (RR), and Future Urban Service (FUS) <br /> zoning districts. Solar farms may also be located in any other zoning district only in the <br /> floodplain, as long as all other conditions are met. <br /> b. Solar farms shall be 100 feet from all property lines, 200 feet from all public road rights- <br /> of-way, and 200 feet from any principal structure on adjacent properties. <br /> c. Solar farms shall be limited to a size of five acres, measured by the exterior edges of the <br /> solar array. <br /> d. Ground mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed 15 feet in height at any point <br /> when oriented at maximum tilt. <br /> e. Solar farms shall be enclosed by approved perimeter fencing or adequate vegetative <br /> buffer for screening. The primary form of buffer for screening shall be at least six-foot tall <br /> vegetation. Exception may be granted if the natural landscape provides screening from all <br /> public right of ways and neighboring properties. <br /> f. All ground areas within the perimeter fencing of a solar farm that are not occupied by <br /> equipment or access paths shall be planted with deep rooted, native pollinator plantings. <br /> g. Solar farm applications shall include a vegetation establishment and management plan <br /> which shall be reviewed and approved by staff. <br /> h. The owner/ operator of the solar farm shall provide the city with evidence that the solar <br /> energy system is functioning properly. This shall be provided at any time deemed <br /> necessary by the city. <br /> 1. The owner/operator shall submit a decommissioning plan for the solar farm to ensure <br /> that the owner/operator properly removes the equipment and facilities upon the end <br /> of the project life, abandonment, expiration, or termination of the interim use permit. <br /> 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 after <br /> a demolition permit has been obtained within 90 days after notice has been given. <br /> Removal includes the entire structure including transmission equipment, structures <br /> and foundations, and the restoration of soil and vegetation. The owner/operator shall <br /> provide a current-day decommissioning cost estimate, and shall post financial security <br /> about:blank 2/7 <br />