(a) Obsolete solar energy systems shall be removed within 3 months of becoming nonfunctional.
(b) The repair of solar energy systems installed and operating at the time of the adoption of this ordinance are exempt from these provisions provided there is no expansion of the area covered by the solar energy system.
(c) Solar energy systems mounted on a flat roof are exempt from the proposed review process solar energy systems installed on flat roofs (1) where the installation does not extend more than 5 feet above the roof and is not visible from the right-of-way or adjacent properties, (2) the installation does not exceed zoning district height restrictions, and (3) the installation does not produce glare for adjacent properties or the right-of-way.
(d) Solar energy systems having a surface area of 2 square foot or less that are attached to a light fixture or similar appurtenance to provide electrical power to said fixture or appurtenance are exempt from these provisions. No more than 1 such system may be located on a lot. Landscaping and ornamental lighting powered by such systems is exempt from this limitation.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15; Ord. O-22-35. Passed 9-15-22.)