Item 8 - PresentationSpecific Use Permit for a Residential Solar
Energy System-2481 Greenbough Lane
ZA19-0056
ZA19-005619-0019
APPLICANT:Freedom Solar Power
OWNERS:Robert Bentley
REQUEST: Approval of a Specific Use Permit for a
Residential Solar Energy System
LOCATION: 2481 Greenbough Lane
Future Land Use
Current Zoning
Aerial View
Existing Site
2481 Greenbough Lane
Proposed Site Plan
31 solar panels
Panels: +41.2” x 61.4”
Area: 552.2 sq. ft.
10.1 kW
Proposed Solar Panel Exhibits
North
Aerial view of the roof with the solar panels and trees
View north to rear roof
and solar panels
View south to front of house
Fire Code Pathways
Site Photographs
Solar panels located on the south roof
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.