Sec. 58-1228

Other

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of ground-mounted solar panels15 ft

  Ground-mounted solar energy facilities shall not exceed a height of 15 feet

• Minimum security fencing heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  The project area shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height.

• Rooftop solar requires special use permitConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. in commercial and industrial districts

  Any solar energy facility installed upon a roof top shall be permitted in the commercial and industrial zoning districts with the approval of a special use permit.

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from adjacent property lines50 ft

  and a distance of at least 50 feet from adjacent property lines.

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from public rights-of-way and main buildings on adjoining parcels75 ft

  the project area shall be set back a distance of at least 75 feet from all public rights-of-way and main buildings on adjoining parcels

• Small and medium-scale solar by-rightBy rightPermitted outright: if the plans meet the written rules, permission cannot be withheld. in all districts

  Small-scale and medium-scale solar energy facilities may be installed by-right in all zoning districts to provide electricity to individual structures

• Utility-scale solar requires special use permitConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. in R-AG

  Utility-scale solar energy facilities shall be permitted in the Rural Residential Agricultural District (R-AG) with the approval of a special use permit.