The owner and/or operator of the solar energy system shall be jointly and severally responsible and liable for maintaining the System, the property on which the System is located (including all property leased in connection therewith, even if more extensive than the System itself), and all associated buildings, structures, and improvements in a safe, sound, and well-maintained condition according to the highest-applicable industry standards. This specifically includes, without limitation, painting, grounds keeping (both inside and outside the fence or security barrier), structural repairs, maintaining internal access drives, and maintaining the integrity of security measures. Maintenance and grounds keeping shall include mowing, reseeding, and weed management practices. A written maintenance plan shall be approved for the area located inside the fence and the area located outside of the fence is subject to the Village's existing weed ordinance.
(Ord. 2023-40, 10-24-2023)