Item 6C PresentationSpecific Use Permit for a Residential Solar
Energy System-855 Harbor Court
ZA19-0051
ZA19-0051
Applicant: Tesla, on behalf of the owner Greg Herman
Request:Approval of a Specific Use Permit for a
Residential Solar Energy System
Location:855 Harbor Court
Future Land Use
Current Zoning
Aerial View
Previously Approved Solar Panel (ZA18-0041)
Harbor Court
162 solar panels
2,978 sq. ft.
52.65 kW
Proposed Solar Panel Layout (ZA19-0051)
Harbor Court
116 solar panels
2,077 sq. ft.
37.7kW
Enlarged Solar Panel Layout
116 solar panels
2,077 sq. ft.
37.7 kW
Approved Conceptual Aerial View of Solar Panel Array (ZA18-0041)
ZA18-0041
158 solar panels
2,905 sq. ft.
51.35 kW
Proposed Conceptual Aerial View of Solar Panel Array
ZA19-0051
116 solar panels
2,077 sq. ft.
37.7 kW
Comparison of Solar Panel Arrays
ZA19-0051
116 solar panels
2,077 sq. ft.
37.7 kW
ZA18-0041
158 solar panels
2,905 sq. ft.
51.35 kW
Site Photographs
View from south property line
west to front of house
View from Harbor Court west to House
Solar Panel Details
Planning and Zoning Commission
October 3, 2019; Approved (6-0) subject to the Staff
Report dated September 27, 2019 and the Specific
Use Permit Summary No. 2 dated September 27,
2019 and reducing the number of solar energy
panels from 158 to 116.
Questions?
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:
Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the principal building on the lot.
Side and Rear: No system shall be located less than ten (10) feet from any side or rear property line.
Roof Mounted Systems:
Height: No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the panel and roof.
ALL ZONES
No solar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a building permit has been issued or principal use
has actually been commenced.
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.