(A) Upon request from the City of Villa Grove Building Inspector, an owner of a commercial solar energy system must provide documentation, within 30 days, that the solar energy system is still in use. If it is not, the owner of the system will have 180 days, after notification from the Zoning Department, to remove.
(B) Upon request from the City of Villa Grove Building Inspector, the owner or operator of a solar farm or a solar garden must submit, within 14 days, a current operation and maintenance report to the Department.
(C) For any ground-mounted solar system in excess of ten kilowatt, a six-foot security fence with lockable gate(s) shall be installed around the entire perimeter, otherwise, no fencing is required. Any fence shall contain appropriate warning signage that is posted such that is clearly visible on the site.
(D) Any lighting for solar farms/gardens shall be installed for security and safety purposes only. Except for lightening that is required by the FCC or FAA, all lighting shall be shielded so that no glare extends substantially beyond the boundaries of the facility.
(E) Reflection angles for solar collectors shall be oriented such that they do not project glare onto adjacent properties.
(F) Electric solar energy system components must have a UL listing and must be designed with anti-reflective coating(s).
(G) Solar energy systems must be in compliance with ALL State of Illinois Building, Electric, Plumbing and Energy Codes.
(H) Pollinator plants customarily utilized in the region shall be planted and properly maintained in all areas where practicable.
(Ord. 2021-MC12, passed 12-13-2021)