In addition to all the other requirements set forth in this subchapter, roof-mounted solar energy collectors shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
(A) Projections.
(1) Above height limit. Roof-mounted solar energy collectors may project a maximum of three feet above the maximum height limit in the underlying zoning district.
(2) Above roof surface. In the C-1, C-3 and M-1 Zones, the maximum height of any collector panel from the roof surface is ten feet. In all other zones, the maximum height of any collector panel from the roof surface is three feet.
(3) Beyond roof edge. In no instance shall any part of the solar energy collector extend beyond the edge of the roof
(B) Solar energy collectors shall have tubing covered or integrated with opaque material. Glazing shall be tempered glass or material which is deemed by the Building Inspector to be equivalent in quality. Solar energy collectors that are visible from the street must be either composed of building-integrated components (such as solar shingles) that are not readily evident, or be designed and mounted to match the shape, proportions, and slope of the roof.
(C) No frame or extraneous fitting on the solar energy collector panel shall extend more than four inches from the surface of the solar energy collector panel.
(D) All plumbing and piping connections contiguous to the solar energy collector panel or on an exterior wall of any structure shall be covered with metal flashing. The color of the solar energy collector panel frame and flashing shall be compatible with the color of the roof or wall of the structure.
(E) All storage tanks, piping runs, and extraneous controls related to a solar energy collector shall be installed below the roof line, wherever possible, and shall not be visible from any street.
(‘65 Code, § 8-13.05) (Ord. 251-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14) Penalty, see § 10.99