Roof mounted Solar Arrays shall be located in conformance with the following criteria and standards:
(a) Roof Mounted Solar Arrays in Residential Districts. Roof mounted Solar Arrays shall be permitted in Single Family Residential Districts provided that Solar Panels do not extend more than thirty-six (36) inches above either the plane of the roof or the ridge line of the dwelling and that all accessory components are located within the building or behind the principal building and within the side and rear building setback lines.
(b) Roof Mounted Solar Arrays in Non-Residential Districts. Roof mounted Solar Arrays shall be permitted in Non-Residential Districts provided that Solar Panels do not extend more than thirty-six (36) inches above the plane of the roof of pitched roofs or more than forty-two (42) inches above the roof or parapet wall of a flat roof and further provided that all accessory components are located either within the building, or within a screened enclosure behind the principal building, or are hidden from view behind the parapet wall of buildings with flat roofs.
(c) Roof Mounted Solar Arrays in All Use Districts. Roof mounted Solar Arrays shall have appropriate structural support and shall be designed to withstand winds as required by the Ohio Building Code.
(Ord. 2021-105. Passed 6-15-21.)