Item 9 - Solar Energy Ordinance Presentation „i January2l, 2021
Item 9 - Ordinance Amendment —
Solar Energy Systems
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Specific Use Permit
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
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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.
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Below is a list of recent solar energy system approvals the past 3 years-
Case/Location # panels Square footage System Approval
kilowatts Date
ZA20-0051— Lake Carillon Ln. 23 394 roof 6.82kW 11/17/20
ZA20-0044 — Fontaine Dr. 23 408 (patio roof) 7.7kW 10/6/20
ZA20-0010 - Saddleback 40 855 (ground) 15kW 4/21/20
ZA19-0082 — Devon Ct. 29 511 roof 7.55kW 2/4/20
ZA19-0076 — Kin swood Dr. 45 788 roof 13.95kW 1/21/20
ZA 19-0056-Greenbou h Ln. 31 555 roof 10.1kW 11/5/19
ZA-1 9-0051-Harbor Court* 116 2,905 roof 52.65kW 10/15/19
ZA19-0036-Wyndham Hill Ln. 36 643 roof 11.5kW 8/20/19
ZA19-0018 Scenic Dr. 46 843 roof 14.95kW 6/4/19
ZA19-0012-Lake Carillon Ln. 28 594 roof 10.22kW 4/16/19
ZA18-0042 Regal Oaks Dr. 30 525 (roofL 9kW 11/6/18
Solar Energy SUP Cases (Approved )
2020 - 5 cases 2015 - 0 cases _ F
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�X, i
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 roadway
right of way.
2) The total solar array is less than 600 square feet (cumulative).
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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 roadway right
of way.
2) The total solar array is less than 600 square feet (cumulative).
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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 roadway
right of way or any adjacent residential zoned or land use plan property.
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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 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.
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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 roadway right of
way.
2) The total solar array is less than 600 square feet (cumulative).
Possible Amendment
Solar shingles — consider a solar energy system
unless the system can not • ' differentiated •
typical roofing shingle
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Questions/ Input
Ken
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817-747-8067
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