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AMemaHve Eneryy Sysiams O�►ce Plaining Commiaa/on RecanmandaHon A/FemaNve Energy Sysfems Or�nanea PbnMrp Comm(sslon RecommendaMon Seplembs►21,2009 Sepfembe►21.2009 front yard of any lot or in the side yard of a comer lot adjacent to a public right-of- (Z) Utility Conrcection. All grid wnnected systems shall have an agreemem with the local way. utility prior to the issuance of a building permit.A visible external disconnect must be provided if requffed by the urility. (6)Easeme»ts. Wind energy systems shall not encroach on public drainage,utility toadway ot Lrail easements. (e)Abandonment. If the wind energy system remains nonfunctional or inoperative for a cootinuous period of one year,the system shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall constitute a (7)Noise. Wind energy systems shall wmply with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency public nuisance.The owner shall remove the abandoned system at their expense after a demolition standards outlined in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7030 at all property lines. Permrt has been obtained.Removal includes the entire structure including foundations to below natutal grade and transmission equipment (8)Screening. Wind energy systems are exempt from the requirements of Section 24- Permits. A buildin 307(a)(10). �� g permit and interim conditional use permit,if required,shall be obtained for any wind energy system prior to installa6on. (9)Aesthetics. Al]portions of the wind energy system shall be a non-reflective,non- 24-406 Solsr energy systems. obtrusive color,subject to the approval of the Community Development Director.Only monopole towers are permitted. The appearaace of the turbine,tower and any odier (a)Zoning dutrrcts. Solar energy systems in accordance with the standards in this section related components shall be maintained throughout the life of the wind energy system are allowed as a rmitted access use in all wnin disiricts. pursuant to industry standards.Systems shall not be used for displaying azry advertising. � °n' B Systems shall not be illuminatsd. (b)Standards. (10)F'eeder Jines. The electrical collection system shall be placed underground within the interior of each parcel.The collection system may be placed overhead near substations or (1)F�empHon. Passive or building-iMegated solar energy systems are exempt from the points of interconneetion W the electric grid. requirements of this section and shall be regulated as any other building element. (11)Deviations. Any deviation from the required standards of this ordinance may be (2)Minimum Lot Size. In the R-4,Ucban Residential Zoning District,a minimum lot size pennitted thmugh an interim conditional use permit in accordance with Section 24407. of 8,000 square feet is required for ground-mounted solar energy systems. (d)Safety. (3)Height. Roof-mounted solar energy systems shall comply with die maximian height requirements in the applicable zoning district Ground-mounted solar energy systems (1)Standards and Certification. shall not exceed 15 feet in height. a. Standrnds. Wind energ,y systems shal(meet minimum standards such as Intemational Electrotechnical Commission(IEC)61400-2 or the American Wind (4)Location. In residential zoning districts,ground-mounted solar energy systems are Energy Association's(AWEA)Small Wind Turbine Performance and Safety limited to the reaz yazd. In non-residential zoning districts,ground-mounted solaz Standard or other standards as detem�ined by the Community Development energy systems may be petmitted in the&ont yard of any lot or the side yards on Director. comer Iots but shall not encroach in the minimum 20.foot landscaped area adjacent to public rights-of-way. b. Certification. Wind energy systems shall be cettified by Underwriters Laboratories,Inc.and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory,the Small (5)Setbacks. Ground-mounted solar energy systems including any appurtenant Wind Certification Council or other body as detertnined by the Community equipment shall be set back a minimutn of I S feet from all properry lines and a Development Director. The City resetves ffie right to deny a building petmit for minimum of 30 feet&om all dwellings located on adjacent lots. Roof-mounted proposed wind energy systems deemed to have inadequate certification or testing systems shall comply with all building setbacks in the applicable wning district and for operation in a severe winter climate. shall not extend beyond the exterior perimeter of the building on which the system is mounted. c. Maintenance. Wind energy systems shall be maintained under an agreement or contract by the manufacturer or other qualified entity. (6)Roof mounting. Roof-mounted solar collectors shall be flush mounted on pitched roofs. Solar wllectors may be bracket mounted on flat roofs. 6 �