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<br /> <br /> <br /> Created: 2025-05-22 16:40:53 [EST] <br />(Supp. No. 36) <br /> <br />Page 168 of 198 <br />a. Setbacks for accessory solar energy systems are as follows: <br />1. Ground or pole mounted solar energy system panels shall conform to all setback <br />requirements for accessory uses in the district in which they are located. <br />2. Roof mounted solar energy systems shall abide by all manufacturer specifications and <br />requirements. <br />b. Coverage requirements for accessory solar energy systems are as follows: <br />1. Ground mounted solar energy systems are considered accessory structures. The size of the <br />system (sq. ft.) will be calculated as part of the maximum combined number and size of <br />accessory structures allowed by lot size in accordance with section 90-203. <br />2. Roof mounted systems are not accessory structures and are excluded from size and <br />number calculations for accessory structures. <br />3. A variance application may be submitted if the ground mounted solar energy system <br />exceeds the limits for maximum combined size of accessory structures, but does not meet <br />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 when <br />oriented at maximum tilt. <br />2. Roof mounted solar energy systems shall not project vertically more than the height <br />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 by this <br />section. <br />2. A commercial or industrial roof mounted solar energy system shall be installed such that it <br />is compatible with the building architecture. Architectural standards as found in the <br />commercial and industrial guidelines, a PUD, or other architectural conditions shall apply. <br />e. Except in the agricultural and long-term agricultural zoning districts, no ground or pole mounted <br />solar energy system shall be located or protrude in front of the principal building on the site, in <br />relation to any public street. <br />f. Roof mounted solar energy systems shall not extend beyond the perimeter of the building on <br />which the system is mounted or built. Exterior piping for solar hot water systems shall be allowed <br />to extend beyond the perimeter of the building. <br />g. If the solar energy system remains nonfunctional or inoperative for a continuous period of 12 <br />months, the system shall be deemed abandoned and shall constitute a public nuisance. The <br />owner shall remove the abandoned system at their expense within 90 days. Removal includes the <br />entire structure including transmission equipment, structures and foundations, and the <br />restoration of soil and vegetation. <br />(4) An 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 property. <br />b. The proposed solar energy system conforms to this chapter.