(a) Roof-mounted solar collectors and associated solar collector support structures are permitted accessory structures in all zoning districts, subject to the following standards: 544
(.1) Solar collector support structures shall be used solely to brace solar collectors and related solar equipment.
(.2) Solar collector support structures shall not exceed 9 ft. in height above the surface of the roof, unless the total height of the building including the solar collector does not exceed the maximum height permitted in Chapter 14-700 (Development Standards). 544.1
(.3) In the RSD, RSA, RTA, RM-1, CMX-1, CMX-2, and CMX-2.5 districts, solar collector support structures and associated solar collectors shall be set back at least seven ft. from the extreme front building line, unless the total height of the building including the solar collector does not exceed the maximum height permitted in Chapter 14-700 (Development Standards). 544.2
(.4) In the RSA-5, RSA-6, and RM-1 districts, a solar collector support structure shall not be constructed in the front setback required by § 14-701(2)(b) (Notes for Table 14-701-1) or § 14-701(2)(c) (Notes for Table 14-701-2) for stories above the second story. 544.3
(.5) In the RM-2, RM-3, RM-4, RMX-1, RMX-2, RMX-3, CMX-3, CMX-4, CMX-5, Industrial, and Special Purpose districts, solar collector support structures and associated solar collectors shall be set back at least five ft. from the extreme front building line.
(b) Ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors are permitted as accessory structures in all zoning districts, subject to compliance with the following.
(.1) Ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors must be located in side or rear yards and comply with the following:
(.a) In Residential districts, ground-mounted and freestanding solar energy structures are permitted to encroach into required side yards that are at least eight ft. wide and into required rear yards, but not within two ft. of any side or rear lot line.
(.b) In Commercial, Industrial, and Special Purpose districts, freestanding solar structures are permitted to encroach into required side and rear yards, but not within two ft. of any side or rear lot line.
(.2) The height of ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors and any mounts may not exceed 20 ft. when oriented at maximum tilt.
(.3) In Residential districts, the total surface area of all ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors on the lot may not exceed 1,000 sq. ft.
Notes
| 544 | Amended, Bill No. 190784-A (approved December 30, 2019). |
| 544.1 | Amended, Bill No. 220418 (approved November 30, 2022). |
| 544.2 | Amended, Bill No. 220418 (approved November 30, 2022). |
| 544.3 |