1179.02 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of this chapter is to preserve and protect the public health and safety and to promote the orderly land use and development of the City. Specifically it is the intent of this chapter to do the following:

   (a)   Regulate the placement and construction of solar energy systems, as defined, throughout the city to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of the city's residents and to protect property values.

   (b)   Minimize the visual impacts of solar energy systems through careful design, placement and screening.

   (c)   Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from the failure of solar energy systems through proper engineering and the proper installation of these systems including the prudent locating of solar panels on a property or structure.

      (Ord. 2020-119. Passed 10-26-20.)