The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards for the use of solar energy equipment as conditional accessory uses within the City of Bedford, Ohio. This chapter seeks to protect the Historic nature and significance of neighborhoods, to protect properties from incompatible uses, and to conserve and enhance property values while promoting the use of alternative energy sources where appropriate. This Section provides a process to facilitate the use of solar power in a manner that minimizes visual impacts of solar energy equipment and the potential for nuisance.
(Ord. 8758-10. Passed 11-15-10.)