Building applications shall be submitted to the Code Official. The application shall be on a form approved by the Code Official and must be accompanied by two copies of the following:
(A) Address of property; date of application (911 address required);
(B) Applicant's name, address, and contact information;
(C) Property owner’s name, address, phone number, and email;
(D) Company name (if different from applicant), contact information, mailing address, and email;
(E) Site drawing that shows the proposed location and distance of the commercial solar energy facility with reference to property lines of the parcel; right-of-way of any road; residence; business; or public building;
(F) Final construction plans prepared and sealed by a structural engineer licensed in Illinois;
(G) Building permit fee payable by check to "Jersey County" (refer to the Jersey County Fee Schedule);
(H) The applicant shall provide standard manufacturer's specifications and recommended installation methods for all major equipment, including solar panels, mounting systems and foundations for poles and rack. Specifications for the actual equipment to be used in the CSES shall be required before a building permit is issued. The Illinois Power Agency Act (20 ILCS 3855/1-1) requires that all systems (utility scale, distributed and community solar) are installed by qualified installers. This requirement is regulated by the Illinois Commerce Commission;
(I) A description of the method of connecting the CSES to a building or substation;
(J) FAA requirements. For any CSES to be located within 500 feet of an airport or within approach zones of an airport, the applicant shall complete and provide the results of the Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) for the airport traffic control tower cab and final approach paths, consistent with the Interim Policy, FAA Review of Commercial Solar Energy Projects on Federal Obligated Airports, or most recent version adopted by the FAA; and
(K) Land habitat. A landscape plan shall be submitted which shall incorporate native grasses, flowers, and plants which will provide wild life and pollinator habitat, soil erosion protection and/or aid in strengthening the soil structure. This plan shall be for all other areas of the CSES that will not interfere with the solar arrays.
(Ord. passed 5-9-2023)