The following standards shall apply to roof-mounted solar energy systems.
(A) Roof-mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed by more than four feet the maximum allowed building height in any zoning district.
(B) In addition to the structure setback, the collector surface and mounting devices for roof-mounted solar systems shall not extend beyond the exterior perimeter of the structure on which the system is mounted or built, except for when such an extension is designed as an awning.
(C) The collector and racking for roof-mounted systems that have a greater pitch than the roof surface shall be set back from all roof edges by at least two feet.
(D) Exterior piping for roof-mounted solar hot water systems may extend beyond the perimeter of the structure on side and rear yard exposures.
(E) Roof-mounted solar systems, excluding building-integrated systems, shall not cover more than 80% of the south-facing or flat roof upon which the collectors are mounted.
(Ord. 2017-002, passed 6-13-2017) Penalty, see § 152.99