Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Industrial DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. I-1
Uses
Conditional / special use2
Extracted standards
10 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Ground-mounted maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.15 ft
The maximum height of ground-mounted facilities shall be 15 feet, as measured from the grade or base of the facility to its highest point.
Noise
- Noise ordinance compliance
All large- and utility-scale solar energy facilities must comply with the town noise ordinance.
Other
- Decommissioning removal depth36 inches
Decommissioning shall include the removal of all solar collectors, cabling, electrical components, fencing and any other associated equipment, facilities and structures to a depth of at least 36 inches.
- Decommissioning time after cessation12 months
The owner or operator of a large- or utility-scale solar energy facility shall completely decommission a facility within 12 months if the facility ceases to generate electricity for a continuous period of 12 months.
- Maximum distance to transmission line2 miles
Utility-scale solar energy facilities shall be located no more than two miles from an existing electrical transmission line.
- Maximum panel coverage density70 pct
Density of panel coverage over the entire site area shall be no more than 70 percent.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line150 ft
All aspects and components associated with a solar energy facility shall be no less than 150 feet from any property line.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from residential use outside project200 ft
The project area shall be no less than 200 feet from the property line of any residential use located outside of the project area.
- UL listing required
All large- and utility-scale solar energy facilities shall utilize components which has a UL listing or equivalent and fully comply with all applicable building and electrical codes.
Signage
- Warning signage
Warning signage shall be placed on solar equipment and facilities to the extent appropriate.
From the ordinance
Ground-mounted large-scale solar energy facilities shall be by special use permit in the Industrial District I-1.