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(A) All back-flushing water or pool drainage water shall be directed onto the property of the owner or onto approved drainage ways. Drainage onto public or private streets or other public or private drainage ways shall require a permit from the Utilities Superintendent.
(B) Any outdoor lighting of the pool shall not be permitted to spill or shine upon adjacent properties.
(C) All electrical installations shall comply with the State Electrical Code.
(Ord. 395, passed 7-6-2010) Penalty, see § 150.999
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
The city finds that it is in the public interest to encourage the use and development of renewable energy systems, including solar energy systems, that have a positive impact on energy conservation with limited adverse impact on nearby properties. As such, the city supports the use of solar collection systems and it is the intent of the city to create standards for the reasonable capture and use, by households, businesses and property owners, of their solar energy resource and encourage the development and use of solar energy.
(Ord. 457, passed 10-16-2018)
For purposes of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING INTEGRATED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. A solar energy system that is an integral part of a principal or accessory building, replacing or substituting for an architectural or structural component of the building. BUILDING INTEGRATED SYSTEMS include, but are not limited to, photovoltaic or hot water solar energy systems that are contained within or substitute for roofing materials, windows, skylights, awnings and shade devices.
GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. A freestanding solar system mounted directly to the ground using stabilizers rather than being mounted on a building.
PASSIVE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. A solar energy system that captures solar light or heat without transforming it to another form of energy or transferring the energy via a heat exchanger.
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM. An active solar energy system that concerts solar energy directly into electricity.
ROOF OR BUILDING MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. Solar energy system (panels) that are mounted to the roof or building using brackets, stands or other apparatus.
SOLAR COLLECTOR. A device, structure or a part of a device or structure for which the primary purpose is to capture sunlight and transform it into thermal, mechanical, chemical or electrical energy.
SOLAR ENERGY. Radiant energy received from the sun that can be collected in the form of heat or light by a solar collector.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. A device, array of devices, or structural design feature that collects or stores solar energy and transforms solar energy into another form of energy or transfers heat from a collector to another medium using mechanical, electrical, thermal or chemical means.
(Ord. 457, passed 10-16-2018)
(A) Solar energy systems may be allowed as a conditional use in all zoning districts in accordance with the standards in this section.
(B) Solar energy systems shall be considered an accessory use in all districts and shall not be allowed as a principle use in any zoning district.
(C) Exemptions. The following systems shall be exempt from the requirements of this section and shall be regulated as any other building element:
(1) Building integrated solar energy systems.
(2) Passive solar energy systems.
(Ord. 457, passed 10-16-2018)
(A) No solar energy system shall be erected anywhere within the city without first making application for and obtaining a permit and approval by the city. A conditional use permit is required for all solar energy systems as noted in this section.
(1) All applications for a solar energy system shall be accompanied by a detailed site plan drawn to scale and dimensioned, displaying the following information: location and dimension or property lines; setback dimensions from the solar energy system to property lines and all buildings on the property; height, dimensions and location of the system; and proposed screening.
(2) When the Zoning Administrator determines that a site plan drawing is not sufficient, a Certificate of Survey will be required showing the required site plan drawing information.
(3) Applicant shall provide documentation on the specifications of the solar energy system.
(4) The conditional use permit shall be contingent on submission of an interconnection agreement with the local electric utility company or a written explanation outlining why an interconnection agreement is not necessary.
(B) A building permit shall be obtained for any solar energy system prior to installation.
(C) The solar energy system shall be certified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and comply with the requirements of the International Building Codes and Minnesota State Building Codes.
(Ord. 457, passed 10-16-2018)
(A) Electrical.
(1) An exterior utility disconnect switch shall be installed at the electric meter serving the property.
(2) Solar energy systems shall be grounded to protect against natural lightning strikes in conformance with the National Electrical Code as adopted by the State of Minnesota.
(3) No solar energy system shall be interconnected with the local electric utility company until the utility company has reviewed and commented upon it. The interconnection of the solar energy system with the utility company shall adhere to the National Electrical Code as adopted by the State of Minnesota.
(B) Color. All roof mounted solar energy systems shall use colors that are the same or similar with the color of the roof material of the building on which the system is mounted.
(C) Location.
(1) Roof mounting.
(a) The solar energy system shall comply with the maximum height requirements of the applicable zoning district.
(b) The solar energy system shall not extend beyond the perimeter of the exterior walls for the building on which it is mounted and must meet the setback requirements for the zoning district.
(c) The solar energy system shall be located as to minimize glare directed toward an adjoining property or street.
(2) Ground mounting.
(a) The solar energy system shall only be located in the rear yard.
(b) The solar energy system shall comply with the maximum height requirements for accessory buildings for the applicable zoning district.
(c) All components of the solar energy system shall be setback from the rear and side property lines in accordance with the applicable zoning district in which they are placed and will be measured from the closest point at minimum design tilt.
(d) The solar energy system shall be located as to minimize glare directed toward an adjoining property or street.
(e) Solar energy systems shall not encroach upon any drainage and utility easements.
(f) When visible from adjacent residential properties and from residential properties across a public street or road, the solar energy system shall be landscaped and/or screened to minimize the visual impact to the greatest extent possible. All landscaping and screening shall be of sufficient width and density to provide year-round screening of the solar energy system.
(Ord. 457, passed 10-16-2018)
Any solar energy system which is inoperable for twelve (12) successive months shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall be deemed a public nuisance. The owner shall remove the abandoned system and all associated equipment at their expense after obtaining a demolition permit. Removal must be completed within ninety (90) days following the twelve (12) month period.
(Ord. 457, passed 10-16-2018)
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