A. General:
1. Solar energy systems are permitted as of right as an accessory use to all lawfully established principal uses in all zoning districts.
2. Accessory solar energy systems must comply with all applicable Building and Electrical Code requirements.
B. Building-Mounted Solar Energy Systems:
1. Building-mounted solar energy systems may be mounted on principal and accessory structures.
2. Building-mounted solar energy systems may not encroach into required street setbacks. Systems mounted on principal structures may encroach into interior side and rear building setbacks in accordance with subsection 10-19-7C of this title.
3. Only building-integrated or flush-mounted solar energy systems may be installed on street-facing building elevations.
4. Solar energy systems may not extend more than three feet (3') above the applicable maximum building height limit for the subject building type or more than five feet (5') above the highest point of the roof line, whichever is less.
C. Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems:
1. In Residential Zoning Districts, ground-mounted solar energy systems may not be located in a required street setback or street yard area.
2. Ground-mounted solar energy systems may be located within required interior side and rear setbacks.
3. Ground-mounted solar energy systems are subject to applicable accessory structure height and lot coverage regulations. (Ord. 2018-16, 12-4-2018)