155.4213. INSTITUTIONAL: UTILITY USES

A solar energy collection system is a system consisting of solar panels, modules, and related equipment (e.g., heat exchanger, pipes, inverter, wiring, storage) that collects solar radiation and transfers it as heat to a carrier fluid for use in hot water heating or space heating and cooling, and/or that collects solar energy and converts it into electricity. A solar energy collection system constituting a principal use is designed to meet demands for a large area and is typically mounted on the ground.

3. Standards

A solar energy collection system that constitutes a principal use shall be subject to the following standards:

a. The maximum lot coverage of the system and any associated equipment shall not exceed 80 percent.

b. Adequate access for maintenance of the system shall be provided.

c. The system shall not exceed a height of 20 feet.

d. Approval of a solar energy collection system in accordance with this Code does not create any right for the system to be free of shadows or other obstructions to solar access caused by development or vegetative growth on adjacent properties. The property owner shall be responsible for negotiating with other property owners in the vicinity to establish any solar easement designed to protect solar access for the solar energy collection system, and shall record any such solar easement with the Broward County Records Division and provide a copy to the Development Services Director.

e. Protection of solar access to an existing or approved solar energy collection system is a factor the Development Services Director considers in reviewing a Tree Permit involving the relocation or replacement of trees, in accordance with Section 155.5204.D.2, Tree Relocation Standards, and Section 155.5204.E.2, Tree Replacement Standards.

B. Utility Use, Major

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A major utility use consists of a structure or facility that is a relatively major component of an infrastructure system providing community- or region-wide utility services. Examples of major utility uses include potable water treatment plants, water towers, wastewater treatment plants, gas compressor stations, and electrical substations.

3. Standards

A major utility use shall comply with the following standards:

a. An electrical power facility, substation, or transmission station shall be set back at least 100 feet from all lot lines.

b. A type B perimeter buffer shall be provided around all perimeters of the site for potable water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, electrical power facilities, and other like uses, except where a type C perimeter buffer is required by Section 155.5203.F, Perimeter Buffers.

C. Utility Use, Minor

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A minor utility use consists of a structure or facility that by itself is a relatively minor component of an infrastructure system providing community- or region-wide services and that needs to be located in or near the neighborhood or use type where the service is provided. Examples of minor utility uses include water and sewage pipes and pump stations, stormwater pipes and retention/detention facilities, telephone lines and local exchanges, electric lines and transformers, gas transmission pipes and valves, and CATV lines. The use also includes surface transportation stops such as bus stops and park-and-ride facilities.

(Ord. 2012-64, passed 9-11-12; Am. Ord. 2014-16, passed 1-28-14)

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