Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
15 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Design
- Lowest surface maximum 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.
- Underground wiring
All wiring not on the solar arrays shall be underground except where necessary to connect to the public utility.
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for ground-mounted15 ft
If the medium-scale solar energy facility is ground-mounted or not flush-mounted, the facility's height shall not exceed 15 feet at the tallest point.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for roof-mounted
If roof-mounted, the facility's height shall not exceed the maximum height limit of the district.
Other
- Compliance with all applicable regulations
All medium-scale solar energy facilities shall fully comply with all applicable local regulations, as well as all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Consumption uses
Generated electricity may be used for on-site consumption, provided to electric cooperative member-customers, or distributed for commercial consumption.
- Decommissioning and reclamation plan required
All applications for a medium-scale solar energy facility shall require a decommission and reclamation plan.
- Grid-tied system approval
No grid-tied system shall be installed until evidence has been given that the owner has been approved by the utility company.
- Inspection access
The owner will allow designated city staff access to the facility for inspection purposes.
- Landscaping and screening for ground-mounted
Landscaping and screening shall be provided for ground mounted solar to block visibility of the panel(s) and ancillary equipment from adjacent properties.
- Liability insurance required
The owner shall provide proof of adequate liability insurance for a medium-solar facility prior to beginning construction.
- Limited land disturbance
The clearing, grading, and overall site disturbance is limited to only that which is necessary.
- Maximum generation5 MW
Maximum generation of five megawatts (five MW).
- Minimum generation500 kW
Minimum generation of 500 kilowatts (500 KW).
Setback
- Comply with principal structure setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
All medium-scale solar facilities shall comply with the district's principal structure setbacks.
From the ordinance
Minimum generation of 500 kilowatts (500 KW). Maximum generation of five megawatts (five MW). ... If the medium-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.