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Alternative Energy Systems Ordinance Planning Commission Recommendation September 27, 2009 (7) Easements. Solar energy systems shall not encroach on public drainage, utility roadwav or trail easements. (8) Screening. Solar energy systems shall be screened frorn view to the extent possible without reducing their efficiency, but are exempt from the strict requirements of Section 24-307(a)(10). Screening may include walls, fences or landscaping. (9) Maximum Area. In the R-4, Urban Residential, zoning district, ground -mounted solar energy systems shall be limited to a maximum area of 200 square feet. In other residential zoning districts, ground -mounted solar energy systems shall be limited to a maximum area consistent with the accessory structure limitations in Section 24- 281(b) or no more than 25 percent of the rear yard, whichever is less. (10)Aesthetics. All solar energy systems shall use colors that blend ",ith the color of the roof or other structure. Reflection angles from collector surfaces shall be oriented away from neighboring windows. Where necessary. screening may be required to address Glare. (I I)Feeder lines. The electrical collection system shall be placed underground xvithin the interior of each parcel. The collection system may be placed overhead near substations or points of interconnection to the electric grid. (12)Devialions. Any deviation from the required standards of this ordinance may be permitted through an interim conditional use permit in accordance 'A'ith Section 24-407. (d) Safer,. (1) Standards and Certification, a. Standards. Solar energy systems shall meet the minimum standards outlined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) ,the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), ASTM International, British Standards Institution (BSI), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Underwriter's Laboratory (UL), the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) or other standards as determined by the Community Development Director. b. Certifcation. Solar energy systems shall be certified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation or other body as determined by the Community Development Director. The City reserves the right to deny a building pen -nit for proposed solar energy systems deemed to have inadequate certification. (2) Utility Connection. All grid connected systems shall have an agreement with the local utility prior to the issuance of a building permit. A visible external disconnect must be provided if required by the utility. :j