1151.05 ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAYS.
Roof mounted Solar Arrays shall be located in conformance with he following criteria and standards:
(a) Roof Mounted Solar Arrays in U-1, U-2, Multi-Family, and Recreational and Residential Development Districts. Roof mounted Solar Arrays shall be permitted provided that Solar Panels shall be placed parallel to the plane of a pitched roof and shall be ten (10) inches or less above the surface of the roof when measured to the top of the solar panel and that all accessory components are located within the building or behind the principal building and within the side and rear building setback lines.
(b) Roof Mounted Solar Arrays in Local Business Districts, General Business Districts, Office Building Districts, Motor Service Districts and PCM Districts. Roof mounted Solar Arrays shall be permitted in Local Business, General Business Districts and Office Building Districts provided that Solar Panels shall be placed parallel to the plane of a pitched roof and shall be ten (10) inches or less above the surface of the roof when measured to the top of the solar panel. On a flat roof, Solar Panels shall be permitted when set back eight (8) feet from the front of the façade and limited to the maximum building height of the zoning district for the building type (principal or accessory structure) or a maximum height of forty-two inches (42") above the roof line or parapet wall of a flat roof, whichever is less. Further all accessory components shall be located either within the building, or within a screened enclosure behind the principal building, or hidden from view behind the parapet wall of buildings with flat roofs.
(c) Roof Mounted Solar Arrays in All Use Districts. Roof mounted Solar Arrays shall have appropriate structural support and shall be designed to withstand winds of one hundred and fifteen (115) miles per hour. Additionally, a stamped assessment of the existing roof from a certified State of Ohio Engineer evidencing the existing roof will be able to support the Roof Mounted Solar Array shall be required to be submitted with the permit application.
(Ord. 32-2021. Passed 12-14-21.)