22.140.510.E
Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Structure-mounted in Zone R-1 require Minor Conditional UseConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. Permit. Ground-mounted in specified zones require Conditional UseConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. Permit. ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. in Significant Ecological Areas and Economic Opportunity Areas.
Uses
Conditional / special use2
- structure-mounted utility-scale solar energy facility in Zone R-1 (except small residential rooftop)
- ground-mounted utility-scale solar energy facility in Zones A-2, C-H, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-M, C-R, C-MJ, C-RU, M-1, M-1.5, M-2, M-4, R-R, MXD-RU, MXD, IT
Extracted standards
12 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Maximum solar array heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft
The height of any solar array shall not exceed 25 feet.
- Structure-mounted heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. allowance above zone limit5 ft
The combined height of a structure and structure mounted utility-scale solar energy facility's solar arrays shall not exceed the height limit of the zone by more than five feet.
Lighting
- Lighting shielded and directed downward
Any outdoor lighting required for safety and security purposes shall be shielded and directed downward to avoid light trespass.
Other
- Fence setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from public right-of-way15 ft
Fencing shall not be located within 15 feet of a public right of way.
- Landscaped buffer depth10 ft
A landscaped area at least 10 feet in depth shall be maintained along any facility perimeter fencing.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft
Fencing up to eight feet in height is permitted.
Ground-mounted utility-scale solar energy facilities are prohibited within adopted Significant Ecological Areas and Economic Opportunity Areas designated in the Antelope Valley Area Plan.
The highest point of a ground mounted utility-scale solar energy facility shall be located at least 50 vertical feet and 50 horizontal feet from a significant ridgeline.
- Roof setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for non-residential or mixed use buildings4 ft
Setbacks from the perimeter of the roof shall be four feet on non-residential or mixed use buildings.
- Roof setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for residential buildings3 ft
Setbacks from the perimeter of the roof shall be three feet on residential buildings.
Setback
- Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. in agriculturalAgricultureRaising crops or livestock, generally including the structures that serve them. zones30 ft
Setbacks from the property line shall be a minimum of 30 feet in Agricultural Zones.
Signage
- Sign requirement
One pole-mounted project identification sign shall be located at each temporary or permanent ingress or egress point. No other signs shall be posted.
From the ordinance
Structure-mounted utility-scale solar energy facilities in Zone R-1 shall require a Minor Conditional Use Permit. Ground-mounted utility-scale solar energy facilities in Zones A-2, C-H, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-M, C-R, C-MJ, C-RU, M-1, M-1.5, M-2, M-4, R-R, MXD-RU, MXD, and IT shall require a Conditional Use Permit. Height of solar array not exceed 25 feet. Setbacks minimum 30 feet in Agricultural Zones.