The Village encourages incorporating on-site renewable energy system or zero net energy construction for new construction and redevelopment. The Village may require on-site renewable energy or zero-net energy construction when issuing a special use permit where the project has access to local energy resources, in order to ensure consistency with Village's Climate Action Plan.
A. Density Bonus: Any application for subdivision of land in any zoning districts that will allow the development of at least four (4) new lots of record may be allowed to increase the maximum number of lots by ten percent (10%) or one (1) lot, whichever is greater, provided all building and wastewater setbacks can be met with the increased density, if the applicant enters into a development agreement guaranteeing at least three (3) kilowatts of PV for each new residence, new building, or new development that has a solar resource.
B. Solar-Ready Buildings: The Village encourages builders to use solar-ready design in buildings. Buildings that have on file a completed U.S. EPA Renewable Energy Ready Home Solar Photovoltaic Checklist (or other approved solar-ready standard) and associated documentation will be certified as a Village of Broadview solar ready home. This designation will be included in the home's permit history.
C. Solar Access Variance: When a developer or applicant requests a variance from the Village's subdivision solar access standards, the zoning administrator may grant an administrative exception from the solar access standards provided the applicant meets the conditions of 1 and 2 below:
1. Solar Access Lots Identified: At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the lots are identified as solar development lots.
2. Covenant Assigned: Solar access lots are assigned a covenant that homes built upon these lots must include a solar energy system. Photovoltaic systems must be at least three (3) KW in capacity.
3. Additional Fees Waived: The Village will waive any additional fees charged by the Village for filing of the covenant. The developer or applicant shall be responsible for all other fees and filing requirements to record this covenant with the Cook County Clerk's office or any other applicable offices. (Ord. CO-2022-1, 2-7-2022)