(a) Procedure. A building permit shall be required for the installation of any solar energy system.
(b) Submittal Requirements. Each application for a solar energy system shall include the following:
(1) Applicant's name, contact information and evidence of site control;
(2) Address, permanent parcel number and zoning district of the subject property;
(3) Site survey including property lines and physical dimensions of the property; location, dimensions, and types of existing structures on the property; and location of the proposed system showing required setbacks.
(4) Drawings and specifications including description of all components of the solar energy system including the manufacturer, model, capacity, and dimensions, and drawings which have been approved by a registered professional engineer for any ground mounted solar energy system foundation.
(5) Any other information required by the City to determine if the standards in this Chapter and other applicable codes have been met.
(c) Historic District. For any solar energy system proposed in a designated historic district, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required in accordance with Chapter 165 of the Codified Ordinances prior to and as a prerequisite of the administrative review process described herein.
(d) Expiration. A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire if the system is not installed within twelve (12) months from the date the permit is issued. A permit extension of up to 6-months may be granted by the Building Commissioner.
(Ord. 2010-10. Passed 4-20-10.)