(A) Intent. This section is intended to provide the opportunity for solar energy to serve as a viable form of energy generation while protecting public health, safety and general welfare.
(B) General requirements. The following provisions shall apply to solar farms in industrial zoning districts:
(1) All structures and equipment associated with solar farms shall observe setbacks specified by § 154.066.
(2) Front yard landscaping that meets the requirements of § 154.086 is required.
(3) (a) Buffering/screening shall be installed as prescribed by the requirements of a Group 1 use in the Buffering and Screening Matrix of § 154.082.
(b) Exception. No buffering is required for portions of the zoning lot in which structure(s), solar collectors/equipment, and parking associated with the solar farm are 100 feet or more from the zoning lot boundary. On all other portions of the zoning lot in which these features are less than 100 feet from the zoning lot boundary, buffer/screen requirements shall apply.
(C) Electric solar energy components shall have a UL listing and be designed with anti-reflective coating(s).
(Ord. passed 7-6-2015)