Ground-mounted solar energy collectors shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
(A) Location. Ground-mounted solar energy collectors are permitted in all zoning districts provided the solar energy collectors and their mounting framework are located, installed, and maintained so as not to be visible from any street or public thoroughfare. Visible ground-mounted solar energy collectors are permitted in nonresidential zoning districts after review and approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission in accordance with §§ 153.240 through 153.248. The Planning Commission shall find that adequate screening will be provided.
(B) Height. The maximum height of a ground-mounted solar energy collector system is 25 feet when located on a property not abutting a residential zone. The maximum height of a ground-mounted solar energy collector system is 15 feet when located on a property abutting a residential zone.
(C) Setbacks. Installations less than six feet in height may project up to two feet into a required setback. Installations six feet or more in height shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines.
(‘65 Code, § 8-13.03) (Ord. 251-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14) Penalty, see § 10.99