Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
7 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Design
- Maximum panel heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. above grade4 ft
The lowest surface of any panel shall be a maximum of four feet above the finished grade on which the panel is located.
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. ground-mounted15 ft
If the small-scale solar energy facility is ground-mounted or not flush-mounted on a principal or accessory building, the facility's height shall not exceed 15 feet at the tallest point.
If the small-solar energy facility is roof-mounted or otherwise integrated into a principal or accessory building, the facility's height shall not exceed the maximum height limit of the district in which it is located.
Other
- Principal structure setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
Regardless of whether a small-scale solar facility is accessory to another use on the lot, all small-scale solar facilities shall comply with the district's principal structure setbacks.
- Site plan required
Site plans shall be required for all small-scale solar energy facilities, in accordance with Article III, Permits and Applications, of this chapter.
- Landscaping and screening
Landscaping and screening shall be provided for ground mounted solar to block visibility of the panel(s) and ancillary equipment from adjacent properties.
- Underground wiring
All wiring not on the solar arrays shall be underground except where necessary to connect to the public utility.
From the ordinance
Site plans shall be required for all small-scale solar energy facilities, in accordance with Article III, Permits and Applications, of this chapter.