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Building permit application submitted to the city for a renewable energy system under this section shall not be considered complete unless, in addition to the general procedures and standards set in § 152.20, it contains the following information, including but not limited to:
(A) Manufacturer’s specifications and recommended installation methods for all major equipment, including solar collectors, the number of collectors to be installed, mounting systems, and foundations for poles or racks;
(B) No more than one solar energy system of each kind shall be permitted per lot and shall only generate energy for use of a main building and/or accessory buildings located on the same lot. This standard however is not intended to prohibit the transfer of excess energy to the power grid;
(C) A description of the method for connecting the system to a building or substation;
(D) A signed copy of the interconnection agreement with the local electric utility or a written explanation outlining why an interconnection agreement is not necessary; and/or
(E) Systems producing greater than 500 watts shall be mounted on a permanent structure. Permanent structures shall include poles, foundations, and/or racks.
(Ord. 2017-002, passed 6-13-2017) Penalty, see § 152.99
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
The following standards shall apply to pole-mounted solar energy systems.
(A) Setbacks for pole-mounted solar systems shall be one time, plus one foot the height of the pole structure with the collectors being a part of the structure as measured from the collector at the highest point.
(B) Pole-mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed 20 feet in height when oriented at maximum tilt.
(C) The pole structure shall be designed with a monopole and without guy-wires or support structures.
(D) Pole-mounted solar systems shall not cause shadow flicker upon any neighboring primary occupied structure.
(Ord. 2017-002, passed 6-13-2017) Penalty, see § 152.99
The following standards shall apply to ground-mounted solar energy systems.
(A) Setbacks for ground-mounted solar systems shall be one time, plus one foot the height of the pole structure with the collectors being a part of the structure as measured from the collector at the highest point.
(B) Ground-mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed 20 feet in height when oriented at maximum tilt.
(Ord. 2017-002, passed 6-13-2017) Penalty, see § 152.99
The following standard shall apply to wall-mounted solar energy systems: In residential zoning districts, wall-mounted solar energy systems shall cover no more 25% of any exterior wall facing a front yard.
(Ord. 2017-002, passed 6-13-2017) Penalty, see § 152.99
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