Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
6 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Decommissioning requirements
Unsafe systems repaired or removed within 6 months. Abandoned after 24 months non-operation, removed within 90 days. Agreement and financial assurance required prior to installation.
- Ground-mounted maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.20 ft
Ground-mounted solar energy projects shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
- Industry standards
Design and installation shall conform to ANSI, UL, ASTM, or similar certifying organizations, and comply with Uniform Statewide Building Code.
- Roof-mounted heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. above max building heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.5 ft
Roof-mounted solar energy projects, including roof tiles, on a principal or accessory building shall not extend more than five feet above the maximum principal building height specified for the zoning district.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for solar equipment2 ft
Solar energy equipment (excluding solar panels or collectors) may project into side and rear setbacks no closer than two feet from any lot line.
- Comply with sound ordinance
Solar energy projects shall comply with City Code Sec. 24-255 'Unlawful Excessive Sound.'
From the ordinance
Roof-mounted solar energy projects shall not extend more than five feet above the maximum principal building height. Ground-mounted solar energy projects shall not exceed 20 feet in height. Solar equipment may project into side and rear setbacks no closer than two feet from any lot line.