19.2-32-40
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
14 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Max ground mounted heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in A districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.10 ft
In A Districts ground mounted facilities shall meet accessory structure setbacks, shall not exceed 10,000 square feet in total panel area, and not exceed 10 feet in height.
- Max ground mounted heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in commercial districts25 ft
In Commercial Districts, ground mounted facilities shall meet building setbacks and the height shall not exceed 25 feet.
- Max ground mounted heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in employment districts10 ft
Ground mounted solar equipment shall be setback the greater of 25 feet or the building setback required for the district and not exceed a height of 10 feet.
- Max ground mounted heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in residential districts
Height shall not exceed one-half of the accessory structure height restriction.
- Roof mounted panel heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. above roofline5 ft
If roof mounted, panel height must not exceed five feet above the roofline of the building.
Other
- Max ground mounted panel area in A districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.10,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
In A Districts ground mounted facilities shall meet accessory structure setbacks, shall not exceed 10,000 square feet in total panel area, and not exceed 10 feet in height.
- Buffer from roads and residential100 ft
A 100 foot buffer is required between ground mounted panels and associated equipment, and public roads and any property zoned, used, or shown in the Comprehensive Plan for residential purposes.
- Max cumulative area in employment districts3 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
Cumulative area for installation and operation of the solar energy facility shall be less than three acres excluding any roof mounted facility.
- Not closer to road than principal building
Solar facility shall not be located any closer to the road than the principal building or use other than for a facility 32 square feet or less.
Setback
- Ground mounted in commercial districts meet building setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
In Commercial Districts, ground mounted facilities shall meet building setbacks and the height shall not exceed 25 feet.
- Ground mounted in employment districts setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.25 ft
Ground mounted solar equipment shall be setback the greater of 25 feet or the building setback required for the district and not exceed a height of 10 feet.
- Ground mounted in residential districts meet accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
In Residential Districts, except A Districts, ground mounted facilities shall meet accessory structure setback, and square footage requirements, any historic preservation requirements, and lot coverage requirements.
- Roof mounted meets building heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first., setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line., historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character.
Facility mounted upon roof of building shall meet height, setback, and any historic preservation requirements applicable to the building.
Use
- Not used for advertising or signs
Solar facility shall not be used to provide advertising or function as signs.
From the ordinance
In Commercial Districts, ground mounted facilities shall meet building setbacks and the height shall not exceed 25 feet.