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'It -ARPEN HILLS ORDINANCE NO.2023-043 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Attachment A AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE CONCERNING THE ACCESSORY USE OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 13 — Zoning Code, Section 1320 — District Provisions, Subsection 1320.05 — Land Use Chart, is hereby amended by replacing the chart in its entirety as follows: 4320.05 Land Use Chart. See attached Attachment "A" for the Land Use Chart with the addition of Solar Energy Systems as an Accessory Use in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Zoning Districts. SECTION 2. Chapter 13 — Zoning Code, Section 1325 — General Regulations, Subsection 1325.02 — Accessory Uses, is hereby amended by adding a Subdivision 7 as follows: Subd. 7 Solar Energy Systems A. Solar energy systems are an accessory use in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Zoning Districts subject to the following requirements: 1. Height. Solar energy systems must meet the following height requirements: a. Roof- mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed the maximum allowed building height in any zoning district. b. Ground- or pole -mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed 15 feet in height or the height of the principal structure to which it is accessory, whichever is lower, when oriented at maximum tilt. 2. Setback. Solar energy ystems must meet the accessory structure setback for the zoning district in which the system is located. a. Roof -mounted systems: Consistent with the required building setback, the collector surface and mounting devices for roof -mounted solar systems shall not extend beyond the exterior perimeter of the building on which the system is mounted or built. Exterior piping for solar hot water systems shall be allowed to extend beyond the perimeter of the building on a side yard exposure. 225614v1