Sec. 26-292.6
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
4 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Ground-mounted max 12 ft heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
No equipment, including panels, may extend more than twelve (12) feet in height above finished grade of the ground.
- Ground-mounted setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. per districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.
Panels and other equipment must meet building setbacks of the district regulations for the property.
- Roof-mounted max 12 inches above roof12 inches
The facility shall not extend more than twelve (12) inches above the roof surface at maximum tilt and shall not extend further than twelve (12) inches from the outside wall of the building. Solar shingles are considered to be the roof and are not subject to this requirement. A special exception is required for the height of the solar panels to exceed twelve (12) inches above the roof surface or twelve (12) inches from the outside wall. In no case shall the height of the solar panels exceed the maximum building height permitted in the applicable zoning district.
- Screening with evergreen trees
Screening, consisting of a staggered double row of evergreen trees planted eight (8) feet on center, is required. The screening shall be installed in such a way as to block the view of the panels and other equipment from public and private roadways and adjoining properties.
From the ordinance
The following shall apply to all accessory solar energy facilities.