(A) The manufacturers or installer's identification and appropriate warning sign shall be posted on or near the panels in a clearly visible manner.
(B) On site power lines between solar panels and inverters shall be placed underground.
(C) The design of solar energy facilities buffers shall use materials, colors, textures, screening and landscaping, that will blend the facility into the natural setting and existing environment.
(D) If the solar energy facility consists of batteries or storage of batteries, adequate design must be provided to ensure all local, state and federal requirements regulating outdoor battery storage have been met.
(E) The applicant must obtain from N.C. Department of Transportation a driveway permit.
(F) A copy of the application to the utility company that will be purchasing electricity from the proposed site shall be provided to the county.
(G) An affidavit or evidence of an agreement between the lot owner and the facility's owner or operator confirming the owner or operator has permission of the property owner to apply for the necessary permits for construction and operation of the solar energy facility.
(H) Any other relevant studies, reports, certificates and approval as may be reasonably required by Greene County.
(I) A description of the proposed technology to include type of solar panel and system, fixed mounted verses solar tracking, number of panels, and angles of orientation.
(J) An information sign shall be posted and maintained at the entrance(s) which lists the name and phone number of the operator.
(K) It is the responsibility of the parcel owner to remove all obsolete or unused systems within 12 months of cessation of operations. Reusable components are to be recycled whenever possible.
(Ord. passed 11-2-15)