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Use Type Large-scale solar Communi- ty -scale solar Accessory use ground -mount- ed solar Rooftop solar Residential Mixed Business Industrial Us Large -Scale Solar Conditional Uses Large -scale solar should require a conditional use or interim use permit in order for the community to consider the site -specific conditions. The districts listed here are examples. Each community needs to consider where large scale solar is suitable in the context of its zoning districts and priorities. Special Agricultural, Shoreland Floodplain (Conserva- Rural, Landfill on, Histor- ic Districts) Solar as a Land Use The above use table shows four types of solar development that are distinct types of land uses (two kinds of accessory uses, two principal uses), and a group of districts or overlays that are commonly used in Minnesota. • Rooftop system are permitted in all districts where buildings are permitted, with recognition that historic districts will have special standards or permits separate from the zoning permits. • Accessory use ground -mount are conditional where potentially in conflict with the primary district or overlay goal. • Community -scale solar principal uses are conditional where land use conflicts or opportunity conflicts are high, permitted where a 10 acre development can be integrated into the landscape, and requiring special consideration in shoreland and floodplain overlay districts. • Large-scale is prohibited in higher density districts and conditional in all other districts. Both community- and large-scale solar is allowed in shoreland and Floodplain overlay districts, because the site design standards requiring beneficial habitat ground cover not only ensure a low -impact development but in most cases result in a restoration of eco- system services from the previous (usually agricultural) use.