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5/6/24,5:05 PM Hugo, MN Code of Ordinances <br /> in a form acceptable by the city. This estimate must include an inflationary escalator, in an amount <br /> determined by the city, which will allow the city to remove the solar farm from the property after the 90-day <br /> period has elapsed. <br /> (3) Criteria of approval of a solar farm. An application for a solar farm interim use permit may <br /> be granted only upon finding that all of the following criteria have been met: <br /> a. The applicant owns the property or has secured a proper lease agreement on the <br /> property, unless the city council determines that unique conditions or circumstances <br /> warrant special arrangement. <br /> b. The proposed solar farm is allowed as a principle use in the respective zoning district and <br /> conforms to this chapter. <br /> c. The proposed solar farm is keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter. <br /> d. The construction of a solar farm shall not impede the city's ability to implement its <br /> comprehensive plan. <br /> e. The proposed solar farm is compatible with the present character of the surrounding <br /> area. <br /> f. The proposed solar farm shall have a set date in which the permit shall be reviewed or <br /> terminated. <br /> g. The proposed solar farm shall be subject to any conditions that the city council deems <br /> appropriate for the permission of the use. <br /> (4) Conditions of approval. In permitting a new solar farm interim use permit or amending an <br /> existing solar farm interim use permit, the planning commission may recommend and the city <br /> council may impose additional conditions and requirements to protect the health, safety, and <br /> welfare of the surrounding area and the community at large, mitigate unfavorable <br /> consequences of activities resulting from the solar farm, enforce laws and regulations, and <br /> ensure compliance with the conditions of the permit. These conditions may include, but are <br /> not limited to, the following: <br /> a. Limitations on period of use and operation. <br /> b. Buffering and screening measures. <br /> c. Additional setbacks. <br /> d. Approval periods between one to 25 years, beginning at the start of operation. <br /> (5) Renewal of a solar farm interim use permit. Because of its temporary nature, an interim use <br /> permit for a solar farm shall not be renewed. Continuation of a solar farm beyond the date of <br /> expiration of its interim use permit requires approval of a new interim use permit. <br /> (6) <br /> about:blank 3/7 <br />