(A) VHS Districts.
(1) For ground-mounted systems, the maximum solar panel square footage allowed is 150 square feet or 1% of the total square footage of the lot, whichever is less.
(2) Roof-mounted systems solar panel square footage is not restricted, however, it may be limited by the size of the roof or the roof structure.
(3) Must meet city historical preservation standards.
(4) Requires an administrative permit and design review by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC).
(B) Rural Residential (RR) and Agriculture (Ag) Districts.
(1) On lots up to ten acres:
(a) If not fully screened: A maximum height of 15 feet at maximum vertical tilt and a total panel square footage of 300 square feet, at the required setback; and
(b) If fully screened: A maximum height of 20 feet and a total panel square footage of 1,000 square feet, subject to being fully screened from public roads and neighboring properties, and subject to statutory and/or public utility power generation restrictions.
(2) On lots ten to 20 acres:
(a) If not fully screened:
1. A maximum height of 15 feet at maximum vertical tilt and a total panel square footage of 300 square feet, at the required setback; and
2. A maximum height of 15 feet and a total panel square footage of 500 square feet if setback 200 feet from all property lines, subject to statutory and/or public utility power generation restrictions.
(b) If fully screened: A maximum height of 20 feet and a total panel square footage of 1,000 square feet, subject to statutory and/or public utility power generation restrictions, at the required setback.
(3) On lots 20 acres or greater:
(a) If not fully screened:
1. A maximum height of 20 feet at maximum vertical tilt and a total panel square footage of 300 square feet, at the required setback;
2. A maximum height of 20 feet and a total panel square footage of 500 square feet if setback 200 feet from all property lines, subject to statutory and/or public utility power generation restrictions; and
3. A maximum height of 20 feet and a total panel square footage 750 square feet if setback 250 feet from all property lines, subject to statutory and/or public utility power generation restrictions.
(b) If fully screened: A maximum height of 20 feet and a total panel square footage of 2,000 square feet if fully screened, subject to statutory and/or public utility power generation restrictions, at the required setback.
(C) Industrial Districts.
(a) Rooftop community systems are permitted only in the Industrial Districts.
(b) Ground-mount community solar energy systems are allowed only in the Industrial Districts and are allowed as conditional uses.
(c) Solar farms are only allowed in the Industrial Districts.
(Prior Code, § 12-230) (Ord. 03-2015, passed 8-18-2015)