1154.06 FREE-STANDING OR GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAYS.

   Free-standing or ground mounted Solar Arrays shall be permitted in all Use Districts in conformance with the following criteria and standards:

   (a)    Maximum Height.  Free-standing or ground mounted Solar Arrays shall not exceed a maximum height of fifteen feet (15') measured to the highest projection of any Solar Panel in final configuration and orientation.

   (b)    Minimum Setback.  Free-standing or ground mounted Solar Arrays shall be setback from all side and rear property lines a distance equal to the height of the Solar Array, but in no case less than ten feet (10').

   (c)    Location. Free-standing or ground mounted Solar Arrays shall be located behind the setback line of the principal building to which such facility is accessory.

   (d)    Structural Support and Wind Load. Free-standing or ground mounted Solar Arrays shall have appropriate structural support and shall be designed to withstand winds of ninety (90) miles per hour.

   (e)    Accessory Components.  All accessory components shall be located either within the principal building or behind the principal building and within the side and rear building setback lines. Ground mounted electrical and control equipment shall be labeled and secured to prevent unauthorized access. Accessory components shall be screened from view from public rights-of-way and adjacent properties.

   (f)    Wiring.  All electrical connections between free-standing or ground mounted Solar Arrays and the principal building shall be located underground.

      (Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)