Exec Session Item 6F
Executive Session
Residential Solar Energy Systems
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Proposed Solar Panels at 302 Blanco Circle
Solar Panel Areas
North
34 panels / 608 square feet
Section 202.10 of the property code limits an HOA ability to proohibit Solar energy devices.
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Zoning Ordinance
45.17 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-WWW)
The purpose of this section is to establish standards for Solar Energy Systems. A Solar Energy
System shall be approved by City Council through the Specific Use Permit process and may be subject to other requirements as deemed necessary.
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Ground Mounted Systems:
a. Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the principal building on the lot.
b. Side and Rear: No system shall be located less than ten (10) feet from any side or rear property
line.
Roof Mounted Systems:
a. Height: No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the panel and roof.
The aerial shows the location of the property.
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NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Ground Mounted Systems:
a. Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the front most building on the lot.
b. Side and Rear: No system shall be located
less than the required building setback as required by the underlying zoning district.
ALL ZONES
a. No solar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a building permit has
been issued or principal use has actually been commenced.
b. A line of sight analysis will be required in addition to the applicable submittal requirements under Section 40 (Development
Plans and Site Plans) of the City of Southlake Zoning Ordinance.
Zoning Ordinance
The aerial shows the location of the property.
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18 total SUP applications -
1 pending action
3 withdrawn
2 approved with conditions
12 approved as presented
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ZA16-054 and ZA14-141
67 panels / 1,179 square feet
40 panels / 704 square feet
Northridge Drive
Patterson Way
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ZA11-063 and ZA14-066
78 panels / 1,377 square feet
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ZA13-113 and ZA13-115
1 panel / 15 square feet
Approved for up to 300 sf
4 panels / 60 square feet
Peninsula Drive
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ZA13-114 and ZA13-112
1 panel / 15 square feet
Bent Creek Drive
68 panels / 1,193 square feet
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ZA10-024 and ZA09-024
39 panels / 617 square feet
59 panels / 1,000 square feet
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ZA11-021
4 panels / 56 square feet
Ownby Lane
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Legal Questions?
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18 total SUP applications -
1 pending action
3 withdrawn
2 approved with conditions
12 approved as presented
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ZA14-096 and ZA14-066
1,956 panels / 51,400 square feet
78 panels / 1,377 square feet
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ZA13-111 and ZA11-063
2,496 square feet – carport structure at Huckabee Dental
Southlake Blvd.
36 panels / 643 square feet
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ZA11-021 and ZA10-029
4 panels / 56 square feet
Ownby Lane
1 panel / 31 square feet at Downey Enterprises
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