14-16-3

Other

• Advertising prohibition

  A solar energy system shall not be used to display advertising of any type, including banners, streamers, or reflectors.

• Building permit required

  A building and/or electrical permit must be issued before construction may begin.

• Ground-mount heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.20 ft

  The height of the solar collector and any mounts shall not exceed 20 feet when oriented at maximum tilt.

• Ground-mount setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.

  The minimum solar energy system setback distance from the property lines shall be equivalent to the building setback or accessory building setback requirement of the underlying zoning district.

• R2 and R3 roof-mounted only

  with restriction to roof-mounted systems in zones R2 and R3.

• Roof-mounted panel extension

  Placement of solar panels shall not extend horizontally past the roofline or exceed eight feet above the roof.

• Prohibition in septic drain field

  Ground mounted solar energy systems shall not be located in a septic system drain field or in the reserve drain field area shown on the property plat.