Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
10 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 small-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
- Decommissioning requirements
Small-scale solar energy facilities which have reached the end of their useful life, have been abandoned, or have not been in active and continuous service for a period of 12 months shall be removed at the owner's or operator's expense.
- 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.
- Maximum generation500 kW
Maximum generation of 500 kilowatts (500 KW).
- Site plan required
Site plans shall be required for all small-scale solar energy facilities.
Setback
- Comply with principal structure setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
All small-scale solar facilities shall comply with the district's principal structure setbacks.
From the ordinance
Maximum generation of 500 kilowatts (500 KW). ... 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.