Mid scale solar energy systems shall comply with the provisions of this section, in addition to the provisions pertaining to solar energy systems and PV arrays generally. Provided, the provisions of this section shall only be applicable to mid scale solar energy systems and large scale solar energy systems.
(a) If the owner of the solar energy system is not the owner of the parcel on which it will be situated:
(1) A copy of the executed lease shall be provided at the time of application. Said lease may provide redacted provisions concerning the amount of rents to be paid;
(2) If not contained in the lease, a proposed decommissioning plan for the removal of all PV arrays and related equipment upon cessation of use shall be provided;
(3) The permit application shall be co-signed by the owner of the parcel on which the solar energy system is to be located.
(b) The building permit application shall include, in addition to the information required by Section 1477.07, the following information:
(1) A detailed, correct-to-scale site plan indicating:
A. The location and size of all proposed PV arrays (an outline shall suffice);
B. Location of any property lines within the project boundaries;
C. Location of any proposed buildings or ancillary structures;
D. Location of all relevant setbacks;
E. Location of any easements for ingress, egress, drainage, stormwater detention or otherwise;
F. The location and name of adjacent roadways;
G. All proposed points of vehicular ingress and egress;
H. Location and type of any proposed landscape screening;
I. Any proposed changes to grade or elevation;
J. Location of all power inverters, control units, and other electrical equipment;
K. Location of substation, if any;
L. Point of grid interconnection, if any;
M. Location of transmission lines, both existing and proposed;
N. Location of any occupied buildings within the project area or on any adjacent properties located within 200 feet of any project area boundary;
O. Location and type of lighting;
P. Location, height, and type of any fencing.
(2) Contact information for the project manager or site supervisor;
(3) Plans, if any, for traffic control and/or requested roadway closures during construction;
(4) The expected dates for start and completion of construction;
(5) A written report from a qualified professional engineer which indicates that the proposed installation will not increase water flow rates from the applicant's property;
(6) If any portion of the proposed site is within 500 feet of an airport, or is located within an identified Runway Protection Zone (RPZ), a Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) report consistent with the FAA's then-current policy on solar energy projects;
(7) A plan for operation and maintenance of the solar energy system, setting forth, at a minimum, the following:
A. Measures for maintaining safe and secure access to the site;
B. General procedures for operational maintenance of the site; and
C. Stormwater management plans.
(c) Any equipment necessary to the regulation, storage or control of electricity shall be enclosed in a primary building or accessory structure, unless otherwise required to be exposed to view for purposes of compliance with applicable code provisions or by interconnection or metering requirements imposed by any public utility.
(d) No additional overhead power lines shall be permitted to be installed. If additional power lines are needed for grid connection, the installation shall be underground only.
(e) Perennial vegetation, consisting of grasses and wildflowers native to the region, shall be maintained at all times as ground cover beneath any ground mounted PV arrays.
(Ord. 2018-40. Passed 9-17-18.)