The following design criteria shall apply to a Solar Facility, commercial in the LI or GI districts.
(A) All applications shall include justification from the applicant as to why the site was selected and a glint and glare analysis of the proposed solar facility identifying the angle and height of reflection and the impacts upon nearby properties, roadways and airports.
(B) The appearance and visual impact of the solar facility shall be minimized by the use of screening.
(C) The applicant must comply with all applicable federal and state regulations, including but not limited to obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Public Service Commission if required, and in the removal and disposal of the solar facility and all of its components.
(D) All solar facilities and panel disconnects must be mapped and registered with the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services.
(E) If for a period of 6 months, the solar facility ceases to generate electricity or is disconnected from the electric grid, the approval will terminate. The property owner shall remove the solar facility within 90 days after termination. The property owner shall ensure the solar facility removal and disposal by posting an acceptable monetary guarantee with the County on forms provided by the office of the Zoning Administrator. The guarantee shall be for an amount equal to a cost estimate approved by the Zoning Administrator for the removal and disposal of the solar facility, plus a 15% contingency. If a guarantee for the cost of removal and disposal of the solar facility is required by and provided to a state entity, the Zoning Administrator may accept documentation of the posting of the guarantee with the state entity as satisfaction of this requirement.
(Bill No. 17-07, 5-16-2017)