Item 9 - PresentationSpecific Use Permit for a Residential Solar
Energy System-604 Orleans Drive
ZA20-0019
ZA20-001919-0019
APPLICANT:Sun Pro Solar
OWNER:Donald Penn
REQUEST: Approval of a Specific Use Permit for a
Residential Solar Energy System
LOCATION: 604 Orleans
Future Land Use
Current Zoning
Aerial View
Aerial View of Site
Existing Site View Northwest
604 Orleans Drive
Existing Site View West
North
604 Orleans Drive
Proposed Site Plan
24 solar panels
Panels: 40” x 77”
Area: 500.4 sq. ft.
12.06 kW
Orleans DriveProposed solar panels
24 solar panels
Panels: 40” x 77”
Area: 500.4 sq. ft.
12.06 kW
North
Details
24 solar panels
Panels: 40” x 77”
Area: 500.4 sq. ft.
12.06 kW
Solar panels 40” x 77”
Solar rack system on the roof
Proposed Solar Panel Array on the Roof
Solar Panel Areas
24 solar panels
Panels: 40” x 77”
Area: 500.4 sq. ft.
12.06 kW
Site Photographs
View west to rear of house
View south to property
View south to adjacent house to the east (no windows)
View to between houses
Proposed Solar Panels
Proposed Solar Panels
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.