1187.08 ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW.

   (a)    Approval by the Architectural Board of review shall not be required prior to the issuance of a permit by the Building Commissioner so long as the Solar Energy System will not be visible from a public right-of-way. In the event the Solar Energy System will be visible from a public right-of-way, as determined by the Building Commissioner, the Building Commissioner shall submit the plans for the proposed Solar Energy System to the Architectural Review Board in accordance with Section 1305.11 of the Codified Ordinances.

   (b)    The Architectural Board of Review may approve the placement of solar panels in roof or ground locations that are visible from any public right-of-way, when the applicant has demonstrated to the Architectural Board of Review that:

      (1)    The location is necessary to optimize system functionality;

      (2)    The proposed Solar Panel(s) and their location(s) are designed to minimize any adverse impacts to the neighborhood; and/or,

      (3)    The size and location of any structure is the minimum necessary to serve the needs of the building(s) on the property.

         (Ord. 2021-8. Passed 2-21-22.)