Appendix H Solar Energy Systems (SES) (Revised Ord. No )

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1 Solar Energy Systems (SES) (Revised Ord. No ) A. General Regulations. A roof-mounted Solar Energy System (SES) may be erected or installed only in accordance with this Appendix. A ground-mounted SES will be considered an accessory structure (600 sq. ft. max in most residential) and require a zoning hearing before PZC. A wall-mounted SES will be reviewed on an individual basis. All setback requirements must be met. Both of these methods will require screening from the street and adjacent properties. A solar shingle application will also be considered. Any SES shall conform to all Federal laws and regulations concerning its use and operation, and may be installed in all zoning districts subject to review by the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) or Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) prior to being approved or denied by the Village Board. B. Placement. A roof-mounted SES shall be permitted, provided that the installation method shall be compatible and harmonious with the aesthetic qualities of the structure to which the device is attached so as to not abruptly alter the architectural character of the structure. a. Shall be attached directly to the exterior of the roof structure to ensure the lowest profile permissible. All components of the SES shall not extend above the maximum building height permitted by the zoning district or beyond the existing limits of the roof. b. No component of the SES, including mounting racks, shall be permitted to tilt or rotate at a slope greater or less than the roof to which the device is attached. c. Shall not be permitted on a roof which is visible from a street or adjacent property. C. Design. A roof-mounted SES hall be designed and installed to prohibit sun reflection towards vehicular traffic and any habitable portion of an adjacent structure. Sun reflection onto an adjacent roof shall be acceptable. a. Solar panels are to be arranged in uniform patterns. A diagram shall be supplied with the submittal for review. Randomly placed / angled panels will not be acceptable. (See Exhibit A1) b. No electrical is to be exposed. (See Exhibit A2) c. All electrical disconnects, inverters, etc. shall not be visible from the road or adjacent properties. (See Exhibit A3) d. All solar panels, frames and mounting hardware shall be black, brown or bronze. Whichever best matches the roofing materials. Chapter 14, Buildings Page 1 of 5 Revised November 2018

2 e. Mounting rails and hardware shall not extend any further than 6 inches from the outside edge of any panel. f. There shall be a three foot (914 mm) wide clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels/modules are located. The access pathway shall be located at a structurally strong location on the building capable of supporting the live load of fire fighters accessing the roof. Refer to the International Fire Code D. Other Requirements. a. A letter from an architect or structural engineer will be required to show that the structure is capable of supporting the additional load and wind loads. Installation shall meet the current building and electrical codes. b. A Homeowner Association Review letter, when required, must be submitted with the application. E. Public Notice Requirements. F. Other Regulations. a. A letter notifying abutting property owners of the meeting date and agenda is required to be sent certified mail and return receipts submitted to the village by the meeting date. b. The property shall be posted with a sign for at least 15 days prior to the meeting date and no more than 30 days to notify the public. Signs are available at the Village Municipal Centre. a. No trees or vegetation shall be removed or pruned to reduce or eliminate shading from the sun, unless warranted for good forestry practices, as determined by the Village. G. Decommissioning and Restoration Plan. Any SES found to be unsafe or in disrepair by the building official shall be repaired by the landowner to meet federal, state and local safety standards or removed within sixty days following the date of mailing of notice to the last taxpayer of record that the system is in an unsafe condition. Chapter 14, Buildings Page 2 of 5 Revised November 2018

3 Exhibit A1 Not Acceptable - Solar panels are not arranged in uniform patterns Chapter 14, Buildings Page 3 of 5 Revised November 2018

4 Exhibit A2 Not Acceptable Exposed Electric Chapter 14, Buildings Page 4 of 5 Revised November 2018

5 Exhibit A3 Not Acceptable Disconnects and inverters are visible from the road or adjacent properties Chapter 14, Buildings Page 5 of 5 Revised November 2018