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C. Solar -Ready Buildings — Model Community encourages <br />builders to use solar -ready design in buildings. Buildings that <br />submit a completed U.S. EPA Renewable Energy Ready Home <br />Solar Photovoltaic Checklist (or other approved solar -ready <br />standard) and associated documentation will be certified as <br />a Model Community solar ready home, and are eligible for <br />low-cost financing through Model Community's Economic <br />Development Authority. A designation that will be included in <br />the permit home's permit history. <br />D. Solar Access Variance — When a developer requests a variance <br />from Model Community's subdivision solar access standards, <br />the zoning administrator may grant an administrative exception <br />from the solar access standards provided the applicant meets <br />the conditions of 1. and 2. below: <br />1. Solar Access Lots Identified - At least _% of the lots, or a <br />minimum of _ lots, are identified as solar development <br />lots. <br />Covenant Assigned - Solar access lots are assigned a <br />covenant that homes built upon these lots must include a <br />solar energy system. Photovoltaic systems must be at least <br />three (3) KW in capacity. <br />Additional Fees Waived - Model Community will waive any <br />additional fees for filing of the covenant. <br />Minnesota Model Solar Ordinance 17 <br />