Sec. 22-234.50 through 22-234.73

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• Maximum vegetative buffer spacing10 ft

  The trees or shrubs shall be spaced no more than ten feet apart (from the base of tree or shrub to the base of tree or shrub).

• Minimum vegetative buffer maturity heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  The vegetative buffer shall be composed of trees or shrubs of a type which at planting shall be a minimum of four feet in height and which shall be maintained at maturity at a height of not less than six feet in height and screen the project site from surrounding properties during all seasons.

• Minimum vegetative buffer planting heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  The vegetative buffer shall be composed of trees or shrubs of a type which at planting shall be a minimum of four feet in height and which shall be maintained at maturity at a height of not less than six feet in height and screen the project site from surrounding properties during all seasons.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for solar collector equipment18 ft

  The maximum height for all solar collector equipment shall be 18 feet.

• Decommissioning removal depth36 in

  Decommissioning shall include the removal of all solar collectors, cabling, electrical components, fencing, and any other associated equipment, facilities and structures to a depth of at least 36 inches.

• Decommissioning timeline after ceasing generation12 months

  The owner or operator of a solar farm shall completely decommission the solar farm within 12 months if the solar farm ceases to generate electricity for a continuous period of 12 months.

• Minimum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for solar farm6 ft

  All solar farms shall be fenced at a minimum around the exterior of the solar collector areas with a fence which shall be at least six feet in height.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of ground-mounted solar collector15 ft

  The maximum height of a ground-mounted solar collector shall be 15 feet as measured from the grade or base of the collector to its highest point and shall not exceed the height of the principal structure or use.

• Ground-mounted solar collector setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from side/rear lot line15 ft

  Ground-mounted solar collectors shall not be located within 15 feet of any side or rear lot line.

• Solar energy project with disturbance zone over 5 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones. requires conditional useConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. permit5 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.

  A Solar energy project with a disturbance zone in excess of five acres, requires a conditional use permit.