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AMemaNve EnerDY SY+�em+OrcAnonce Pia�ning Commlas(on RecommendaHon A(tamoHve EnerBY�OrdMance Pla►nMp Commla/on RecanmendoHon Seplember2l.2009 Septe►nber2l,Z009 (7)Easements. Solar energy systems shall not encmach on public drainage,utility roadway or Vail easements. (e)Abandonment. If the solar energy systecn remains nonfunctional or inoperative for a continuous period of one year,the system shal(be deemed to be abandoned and s6all constitute a (8)Screening. Solar energy systems shall be screened&om view to the extent possible public nuisance.The owner shall remove the abandoned system at their expense after a demoliHon without reducing their efficiency,but are exempt from the strict requirements of P��has beeo obtained.Removal includes the entire structiue including transmission equipmeat. Section 24-307(a)(10). Screening may include walls,fences or landscaping. (� Permrts. A building permit and interim conditional use permit,if required,shall be obtained (9)Mmeimum Area. In the R-4,Urban Residential,zonin distric for any solar energy system prior to instatlation. g t,ground-mounted solaz energy systems shall be limited to a maximum atea of 200 square feet In other 24-407 Interim conditional nse permit. residential zoning districts,ground-mounted solar energy systems shall be limited to a maximum area consistent with the accessory shvcture limitations in Section 24- Deviarions to the standards in this division may be permitted as an interim conditional use in 281(b)or no more than 25 percetrt of the rear yard,whichever is less. accordance with Section 24-45. In granting an interim conditional use permit,the city council (l0�lesthedcs. All solar energy systems shall use colors that blend with the color of the sh��nsider the criteria in Sections 24-43 and 24-45 and ihe following additional criteria roof or other structure. Reflection angles from collector surfaces shall be oriented �que to altemative energy systems: away from neighboring windows. Where necessary,screening may be required to (a)T'}��e deviation is required to allow for the improved operation of the altemative address glare. energy system; (1 I)Feeder lines. TLe electrica►collection system shall be placed underground within the i�erior of each patcel.The collection system may be placed overhead near substa5ons or �)T�t the altemative energy system has a nd energy gain; points of interconnection to the elechic grid. (c)That the alternative energy system does not adveraely affect solaz access to adjacent (12)Deviations. Any deviation from the required standards of this ardinance may be proPerties; permitted through an interim conditional use permit in accordance with Section 24-407. (d)'I'hat the alternative energy system complies with all other engineering,building,safety (d)Safety. and fue regulations;and (1)Standm'ds and Certification. (e)That the alternative energy system is found to not have any adverse impacts on the area, including the health,safety and general welfare of occupants o£neighboring properties and users a. Standards. Solat energy systems shall meet the minimum standerds outlined by of public rights-of-way. the Intemational Electrotechnical Commission(IEC),the Ametican Society of Heating,Refrigerating,and Aio-condirioning Engincers(ASHRAE),ASTM 24-408 Interpretation. Intemational,British Standards Inatitution(BSI),Intematioaal Electrotechnica] Commission(IEC),Intcrnational Organizstion for Standardization(ISO), In interpreting this otd'mance and its application,the provisions of these regulations shall be Underwriter's Laboratory(UL),the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation held to be the minimum requitements for the pmtection of public health,safely and general (SRCC)or other standards as detecmined by the Community Development welfare. This ordinance shall be consUued broadly to promote the purposes for which it was Director. �pp�, b. Cerdfication. Solaz energy systems shall be certified by Underwriters 24-409 Conflict. Laboratories,Inc.and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory,the Solar Rating and Certification Coiporation or other body as determined by the This ordinance is not intended to irnerfere with,abmgate or annul any other ordinance,rule Community Development Director. The City reserves the right to deny a building or regulation,statute or other provision of law ea[cept as provided herein. If any provision of this pemut for proposed solar energy systems dcemed to have inadequate certification. o��unposes resfrictions different from any other ordinance,rule or regulation,statute or provision of law,the provision that is more restrictive or imposes lugh standards shall comrol. (2) Utility Connection. All grid connected systems shall have an agreement with the local utility prior to the issuance of a building permit.A visible extemal disconnect must be provided if required by the utility. 8 g