Solar collectors shall be subject to the following requirements in regards to their location. Solar collectors should be situated to minimize or negate any solar glare onto nearby properties or roadways, without unduly impacting the functionality or efficiency of the solar energy system.
(A) Yards.
(1) Ground or pole mounted solar collectors are permitted in the rear yard and side yards, and are prohibited from being located in the front yard.
(2) Ground or pole mounted solar collectors are permitted to encroach the setbacks and shall be located at least two feet from the property line.
(3) Ground or pole mounted solar collectors shall not exceed an overall height of ten feet when oriented at maximum tilt, from the ground level to the top of the top edge of the tallest panel.
(4) Ground or pole mounted solar collectors will count against the total lot coverage. The footprint of the structure will be determined by the horizontal plane at the ground generated by extending all parts of the structure vertically down.
(5) All power transmission lines from a ground or pole mounted solar collector to any building or other structure, shall be located underground and/or in accordance with the state building code or electrical code, as appropriate.
(B) Roof mount.
(1) Roof mounted solar collectors are permitted to be located on principal or accessory structures.
(2) Roof mounted solar collectors shall be located in a manner that cannot be seen from public roads.
(3) Roof mounted solar collectors shall be considered part of the building for the purpose of yard setbacks, lot coverage and building height restrictions.
(4) All power transmission lines from a roof mounted solar collector to any building or other structure, shall be located in a manner that screens it from public view, and shall be in accordance with the state building code or electrical code, as appropriate.
(Ord. 7, 2019, passed - - )