(A) Permitted use. PSESs shall be considered an accessory use to a permitted principal permitted use. Where no principal use is present, a special use permit must be granted for establishment of PSESs.
(B) Special requirements. PSESs shall be subject to the requirements of the minimum area, bulk and yard requirements of the zoning district in which they are proposed, unless otherwise stated herein:
(1) Ground mounted PSES height and size. Height shall not be greater than ten feet at maximum tilt of the solar panel(s) as measured from the average grade at the base of the supporting structure to the highestedge of the system and the size shall not occupy more than 1% of 10,000 square feet of ground in any zoning district.
(2) Structure mounted PSES height. Shall not be greater than the allowable height of any structure within the zoning district in which the PSES is to be installed.
(3) Setbacks. The PSES shall maintain perimeter setbacks of at least ten feet. No PSES shall be permitted to be located in the required front yard.
(4) Building codes. All county, state, and national construction codes shall be followed.
(5) Use. The PSES shall provide electricity for on-site use by the owner. This does not prohibit an owner from making excess power available for net metering.
(6) Approved solar components. Electric solar energy system components must have an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listing or approved equivalent. Solar energy collectors shall be documented by the manufacturer as being non-reflective pursuant to recognized engineering standards showing reflectivity of less than 30% or shall be placed such that concentrated sunlight or glare shall not be directed onto aircraft or nearby properties or streets.
(7) Screening. Ground mounted PSES must be substantially screened from public view (including adjacent properties and public rights-of way) by fencing, walls, plantings, or other architectural feature, or any combination thereof; provided however, that the screening shall not be required to be so dense, so tall, or so located as to render the equipment essentially non-functional.
(C) Certificate of compliance. Before a building permit is issued for a PSES, the following shall be submitted to the City of Belleville Economic Development, Planning and Zoning Department for review:
(1) Site plan showing:
(a) Name, address, and phone number of the property owner;
(b) Property lines;
(c) All structures;
(d) Septic field (if any);
(e) Field tile location (if any);
(f) Setback lines;
(g) Location of all solar panels and associated equipment; and
(h) Location of the electrical disconnect for the PSES.
(2) Evidence that the local electric utility has been informed of the applicant’s intent to install a PSES.
(3) Evidence that the site plan has been submitted to the City of Belleville Fire Department. After an approved final inspection of the PSES and all building permits, a certificate of compliance shall be issued.
(Ord. 8266-2018, passed 10-15-18) Penalty, see § 162.999