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- Decommissioning requirement
Small-scale solar energy facilities which have reached the end of their useful life, have been abandoned, or have not been in active and regular daily operation continuous service for a period of 12 months shall be removed at the owner's or operator's expense
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for ground-mounted solar facility15 ft
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 maximum tilt, measured from grade to the top of the solar panel or its support structure, whichever is higher.
- HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. corridor design integration
Design integration and installation of small-scale solar energy facilities on commercial and institutional structures in the historic corridor overlay district should follow the Town of Purcellville Design Guidelines and will be subject to review by the board of architectural review.
- Landscaping and screening for ground-mounted solar
Landscaping and screening shall be provided for ground-mounted solar energy facilities to block visibility of the panel(s) and ancillary equipment from the ground level of adjacent properties.
- Residential ground-mounted placement restrictions
As a ground-mounted facility provided that such installation complies with all applicable requirements of the underlying district and overlay district, meets the requirements in Section 5.4.39(c)(3) above (15-foot height), and not located within the front yard setback area of that unit.
- Residential roof placement restrictions
On the roof of that dwelling unit provided that such installation complies with all applicable requirements of the underlying district and overlay district and is not located on the roof section above the front facade
- Roof-mounted solar heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. limit
If the small-scale solar energy facility is roof-mounted, the facility's height shall not exceed the maximum height limit of the underlying zoning district.
From the ordinance
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 maximum tilt, measured from grade to the top of the solar panel or its support structure, whichever is higher.