11.06.230 Requirements for Solar Panels

A. The purpose of this section is to regulate the permitting of solar panels for personal use and encourage renewable energy practices with minimal regulation while mitigating negative effects. B. Flush mounted roof solar panels are allowed as a permitted use as long as the panels are mounted flush (or minimum parallel separation allowed for cooling) with the roof and are a maximum of 4” thick. C. Structured roof mounted solar panels are permitted. Structured panels are defined as a panel that does not mount flush with the roof but has some type of structure to change the angle of the panel. D. Free standing solar panel structures are a permitted with the following regulations: 1. A maximum height of 15' from natural grade. 2. A maximum area of 300 square feet. 3. The solar panel structure shall meet all the setback requirements for an accessory structure as required in the zoning district in which it will be located. E. Solar panels require a building permit in all cases except when all the following requirements are met: 1. The solar panels are not hooked into any local electrical provider’s system. 2. The size of the panels is no more than 2’ x 2’. 3. No more than 2 amps are produced.