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Item 6C - Solar Energy Ordinance PresentationItem 6C -Ordinance Amendment – Solar Energy Systems February 16, 2021 Specific Use Permit Residential roof system Non-residential roof system Ground mounted system SUP Regulations 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. 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. Sustainability Plan Basis for the Zoning Amendment Cost Reduction and Increased Efficiency Below is a list of recent solar energy system approvals the past 3 years: Solar Energy SUP Cases (Approved) 2021-2 cases 2020 -5 cases 2015 -0 cases 2019 -5 cases 2014 -0 cases 2018 -2 cases 2013 -1 case 2017 -0 cases 2012 -1 case 2016 -2 cases 2011 -0 cases 2010 -1 case History Residential Zoning Districts -Allow solar energy systems installed on flat roof structures accessory buildings placed on a permanent foundation (i.e.patios, gazebos) to be approved administratively if the following criteria is met: 1) A line of site analysis demonstrates that the system is not visible from any public or private roadway/right of way. 2) The total solar array is less than 600 square feet (cumulative). Possible Amendment #1 Residential Zoning Districts -Allow solar energy systems installed on flat roof structures that are an extension or attached (Patio extension) to the main house be approved administratively if the following criteria is met: 1) A line of site analysis demonstrates that the system is not visible from any public or private roadway/right of way. 2) The total solar array is less than 600 square feet (cumulative). Possible Amendment #2 Non-Residential Zoning Districts -Allow solar energy systems installed on flat roof structures to be approved administratively if the following criteria is met: 1) A line of site analysis demonstrates that the system is not visible from any public or private roadway/right of way or any residential zoned or residentially land use plan property within 300 feet of the structure. Possible Amendment #3 Possible Amendment #4 Residential Zoning Districts -Allow solar energy systems installed on the residential roof structures to be approved administratively if the following criteria is met: 1) A line of site analysis demonstrates that the system is not visible from any public or private roadway /right of way. 2) The total solar array is less than 600 square feet (cumulative). 3) The property owner submits a standardized acknowledgement form from all adjacent residential property owners acknowledging that they are aware of the scope of the project and are not opposed. If forms are not received from the adjacent property owners than a SUP permit is required to be processed and approve. Possible Amendment #5 Residential Zoning Districts -Allow solar energy systems installed on the residential roof structures to be approved administratively if the following criteria is met: 1) A line of site analysis demonstrates that the system is not visible from any public or private roadway /right of way. 2) The total solar array is less than 600 square feet (cumulative). Possible Amendment #6 Solar shingles –consider a solar energy system unless the system can not be differentiated from a typical roofing shingle (Not Acceptable ) (Acceptable) Accessory Use –Section 34 Specific Use Permit –Section 45 Web Site Information Actions Planning and Zoning Commission: January 21,2021;Approved (4-0)allowing amendments 1,2,3,5 and 6. City Council Action: February 2, 2021; Approved 1st reading (7-0) subject to the Staff Report dated January 26, 2021 as presented noting the approval is for amendments 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Questions?