(A) All solar energy facilities must comply with the requirements established in the Greene County Zoning Ordinance.
(B) Improved areas shall be at least 500 feet from any residence or church, measured from the principal building in a residential area.
(C) All access roads and storage areas shall be established on a 30 foot minimum easement to a public right-of-way.
(D) All solar energy facilities shall have a minimum building setback of 25 feet from each side and rear property line and a setback of 40 feet from the right-of-way of any public road. All improved areas, including the perimeter fence, shall not be constructed within this area. A planted buffer shall also be required outside of all improved areas and the perimeter fence (see FENCE as described in § 155.03). The buffer may be constructed within the area of the minimum setback and shall be a minimum of 15 feet in width, it shall contain evergreen trees or bushes planted no more than eight feet apart and at least four feet tall at time of planting. The buffer shall obtain a height of ten feet within three growing seasons. The trees or bushes may be trimmed but no lower than a height of ten feet.
(Ord. passed 11-2-15)