Feed-In Tariff (FIT) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION GUIDE & APPLICATION

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1 This document contains both information and form fields. To read information, use the Down Arrow from a form field. Feed-In Tariff (FIT) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION GUIDE & APPLICATION MATERIALS ATTACHED: 1. General Information 2. Documentation Requirements 3. Fees 4. Application

2 Page 2 of 5 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicants are encouraged to review the most up to date FIT rules posted on prior to application submission in order to clarify any changes to the requirements for Municipal Council Support Resolutions. Applicants should review the Town s FIT Municipal Council Support Resolution Guide & Application document in its entirety prior to submitting an application. Completed applications should be submitted to: Environment & Infrastructure Services Town of Richmond Hill 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 5 th Floor Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 2. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FIT projects requesting Municipal Council Support Resolutions must submit an application form and all supporting documents to the Town for review. In order to avoid processing delays, please ensure that: you have read this guide and understand the requirements for submission; all the information provided on the submitted drawings is adequate and complete. Incomplete applications submitted during the application window will be given 3 business days to provide missing information; all measurements on submitted plans are required to be in METRIC; all submitted plans are folded to either letter size (i.e. 8.5 by 11 inches) or legal size (i.e. 8.5 by 14 inches) with title block showing. It should be noted that UNFOLDED PLANS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Supporting documentation includes: a. LOCATION MAP OF PROJECT A location map shall be prepared by an architect, engineer or qualified draftsperson and depict the following: Key map; North arrow and bar scale (preferred scales: 1:100, 1:200, 1:300, 1:400, 1:500 in METRIC); A legible chart on the plan summarizing the total property area & total building area. Municipal Address; property lines; existing landscaped areas identifying tree locations. b. ELEVATION DRAWINGS The elevation drawings shall be prepared and stamped by an architect or engineer and as a minimum the following information and standard notions shall depict the following: all dimensions shall be shown in METRIC; drawings of building and proposed rooftop solar PV panel(s) elevations;

3 Page 3 of 5 proposed height of rooftop solar PV panel(s) (in meters); rooftop mechanical ventilation screening design for Commercial and Industrial buildings; geodetic elevations for those projects subject to the Buttonville Airport Zoning Regulations as identified in the Toronto/Buttonville Airport Zoning Regulations of the Aeronautics Act c. LABELS FOR SOLAR PV PANELS Label should include clear information on all hazard risks associated with the panels and be CSA approved. d. SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS The specifications should: include all manufacturers specifications, confirm panels are non-reflective through the use of at least one anti-reflective layer, and meet the height criteria. e. PLAN OF THE ROOFTOP The diagram shall be prepared and stamped by an architect or engineer and shall clearly depict the existing building and proposed location of the rooftop solar PV panel(s): the location, size and use of all existing buildings and structures; the location and percentage of the rooftop covered by the proposed rooftop solar PV panel(s) with dimensions; proposed setbacks from roof line and/or edge (solar panel set back of 4 m from edge of roof and 3 m height limit) existing landscaped areas identifying tree location f. FIRE & SAFETY SIGNAGE PLAN The fire & safety signage plan shall be prepared by an architect, engineer or qualified draftsperson and depict the location of all proposed signage to be installed at the front of the building indicating the presence of rooftop solar PV equipment identified on the Fire & Safety Plan. This will include: A sign/symbol on the front of the building that states it has Solar Panel Roofs (this could be a small sign with a picture of a solar system) Detailed description/drawings showing the fire department where the shut offs are located. g. TREE DECLARATION OR TREE IMPACT STUDY (IF REQUIRED) Either a Tree Declaration or Tree Impact Study, prepared by an ISA certified arborist, is required. A Tree Declaration should state that no trees either on or off site will affect or will be affected by the proposed FIT project. If trees are affected, a Tree Impact Study should outline what trees both on and off site will affect or will be affected by the proposal and what the implications are for the tree(s). It should look at the solar azimuth, proximity of trees to the proposed FIT project, their existing shadow effect, potential growth capacity and rate of growth related to solar azimuth, tree species and current condition. It should consider the growth of the tree(s) over a period of 10 years. If trees will be affected by the proposal

4 Page 4 of 5 an application for a Permit to Injure or Destroy the tree(s) should be made simultaneous to applying for the associated building permit. Granting of Permit to Injure or Destroy the tree(s) is not guaranteed. h. HERITAGE PERMIT (IF REQUIRED) Prior to the submission of a FIT MCSR application to the Town, the Applicant shall be required to contact the Town s Heritage Coordinator/Urban Design Planner at (905) in order to determine if the project building is a heritage structure and apply for a permit if necessary. BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS Applicants are advised that should an application receive Municipal Council Support Resolution and approval from IESO the applicant will need to obtain a building permit from the Town. Details on the building permit process, application and fees can be found at RichmondHill.ca/BuildingPermit. 3. FEES All applications for FIT Municipal Council Support Resolution are subject to an application fee in accordance with by-law no (non-refundable). All cheques to be made payable to the Town of Richmond Hill. FIT MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION APPLICATION FEE Addendum to the Tariff of Fees By-Law HST (Y/N) FIT MCSR Processing Fee $ Y FIT MCSR Completeness Review Fee $ Y FIT MCSR Technical Review Fee $1, Y TOTAL FIT MCSR Application Fee $2, Y FIT MCSR Technical Review Resubmission Fee $ Y Fees are for FIT Municipal Council Support Resolution application ONLY. Completeness Review Fee allows for one review and minor modifications. Incomplete applications that require significant modification or additional requests for information will be charged an additional Completeness Review Fee of $ Technical Review Fee covers the cost of an initial technical review and up to one additional technical review (allowing for one re-submission of required documentation). Approved applications will still be required to obtain a building permit and pay the associated building permit fees. *Applications that require subsequent resubmissions beyond the initial technical review and first resubmission will be charged an additional Technical Review Resubmission Fee of $ per resubmission.

5 FIT MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION APPLICATION FORM Applicant Information 1. Registered Property Owner (name in full): Company (if applicable): Address: Municipality: Province: Postal Code: Telephone: Fax: 2. Applicant Name (in full): Company (if applicable): Applicant is: Owner Agent Solicitor Planning Consultant Contractor Other Address: Municipality: Province: Postal Code: Telephone: Fax: Property Information Municipal Address: Legal Description: Existing Uses of Building: Gross Floor Area (m 2 ): Building Height (m): Building Height (storeys): Gross Leasable Floor Area (m 2 ): Existing Tenure: Freehold Rental Condominium Project Information Indicate the priority points you anticipate to receive in the following categories: Project Type: Community Aboriginal Municipality Public Entity Other Non-Project Type: Aboriginal Support Municipal Site Host Public Entity Site Host System Benefit Proposed Kilowatts (kw) Capacity: Solar Panel Installation Height (m): Solar Panel Installation Width (m): Project Description Describe the project and specify technical details confirming non-reflectivity of Rooftop Solar PV panels APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Plans & Documents Check plans submitted with application. Include Reference # and Date of Plan or Drawing. Plan/Ref # Document Required Document Required & Date Location Map of Project Elevation Drawing Labels for Solar PV Panels Solar Panel System Specifications Applicant Name (Print): Applicant Signature: Plan of the Rooftop Fire & Safety Signage Plan Tree Declaration OR Tree Impact Study (if required) Heritage Permit (if required) Review Checklist This application is for Municipal Council Support Resolution ONLY. Approved applications will still be required to obtain a building permit and pay the associated building permit fees. A successful FIT MCSR application is in no way an approval under the building code. Plan/Ref # & Date Check to ensure that the above documents address the following questions: Y N Does the Solar Panel Installation exceed a maximum height dimension of 3 meters above the top of the roof? Is the project subject to the Buttonville Airport Zoning regulations? If yes, are geodetic elevations provided? Are the Solar PV Panels Non-Reflective? If yes, are technical specifications detailed in the solar panel system specifications? Does the Plan of the Rooftop show the area to be occupied by the Solar PV Panels? Does the Diagram Plan of the Rooftop identify a minimum 4 meter setback from the roof line or edge? Does the proposed Rooftop Site have existing rooftop occupancy (e.g. terraces, gardens, green roofs, etc)? Does the Fire & Safety Signage Plan identify the location of signage to be installed at the front of the building indicating the presence of Rooftop Solar PV equipment? Are all Solar Panels labeled according to Richmond Hill Fire & Safety requirements? Are there any adjacent trees that will affect or be affected by the Solar PV equipment? If trees will affect or be affected by the Solar PV equipment is a Tree Declaration OR Tree Impact Study (if required) included? Was Town staff contacted to determine if the proposed Project is on a designated Heritage structure or a Heritage Structure identified as having cultural heritage value or interest as per the Ontario Heritage Act in the Town of Richmond Hill? Office Use Only ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES TO STAMP DATE & TIME RECEIVED Submit two complete copies of this application and required documentation (photocopies permitted) to the Environment & Infrastructure Services Department between 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m., no later than 15 business days before the IESO application window closes to 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill ON L4B 3P4 Questions may be directed to: Deepak Adhikari, Environment Services Tel or deepak.adhikari@richmondhill.ca