Utility Notification. No Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic
Installation shall be constructed until evidence has been given to the Planning &
Zoning Board that the utility company that operates the electrical grid where the
installation is to be located has been informed of the solar installation owner or
operator’s intent to install an interconnected customer-owned generator. Off-
grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement. 9.4.7 Dimensional Requirements. 1. Setbacks. For Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations,
front, side and rear setbacks shall be as follows. a. Front yard: The front yard depth shall be at least 100 feet. b. Side yard. Each side yard shall have a depth of at least 75 feet; provided,
however, that where the lot abuts a Residential district, the side yard shall
not be less than 100 feet. c. Rear yard. The rear yard depth shall not be less than 75 feet; provided,
however, that where the lot abuts a Residential district, the rear yard shall
not be less than 100 feet. 2. Appurtenant Structures. All appurtenant structures to Large-Scale Ground-
Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations shall be subject to reasonable
regulations adopted by the Planning & Zoning Board after a public hearing
concerning the bulk and height of structures, lot area, parking and building
coverage requirements. All such appurtenant structures, including but not limited
to, equipment shelters, storage facilities, transformers, and substations, shall be
architecturally compatible with each other. Whenever reasonable, structures
should be screened from view by vegetation and/or joined or clustered to avoid
adverse visual impacts. 9.4.8 Design and Performance Standards. 1. Lighting. Lighting of Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Installations shall be
consistent with local, state and federal law.