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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 shall not be required to be <br />screened. <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 />d. The proposed solar energy system shall be subject to, by agreement with the property <br />owner or lease holder, any conditions that the City deems appropriate for permission <br />of the use. <br />