A. Ground Mounted Solar Energy Collection System:
1. Ground mounted solar energy collection systems shall be permitted in the rear yard only.
2. The maximum height of ground mounted solar energy collection systems shall be five feet in height, measured from the grade at the base of the support structure to the highest edge of the system.
3. Minimum clearance between the lowest point of the system and the surface on which the system is mounted is twelve inches.
4. All parts of the freestanding system shall be set back ten feet from the side and rear lot lines and shall not be located in a public utility easement.
5. Any necessary battery, battery storage, or generator equipment accessory to the ground mounted solar energy collection system and its standard operation shall be permitted subject to meeting all applicable standards of Village of River Forest's codes and ordinances.
B. Roof Mounted Solar Energy Collection System:
1. Roof mounted solar energy collection systems may be located on any roof face of principal or accessory buildings. Systems should be flush mounted when possible.
2. Systems on residential structures shall not extend beyond twelve inches parallel to the roof surface of a pitched roof or flat roof.
3. Systems on nonresidential structures shall not extend beyond thirty-six inches parallel to the roof surface of a pitched roof or flat roof.
4. Systems on all structures shall not extend above the highest peak of a pitched roof. Height is measured from the roof surface on which the system is mounted to the highest edge of the system.
5. All materials used for racking, mounts, mounting clamps, and flashings shall be of a color consistent with the color of the roof surface to minimize visibility.
C. Any necessary battery, battery storage, or generator equipment accessory to the roof mounted solar energy collection system and its standard operation shall be permitted subject to meeting all applicable standards of Village of River Forest's codes and ordinances.
(Ord. 3870, 9-12-2022)