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Attachment B Disclaimer: This is provided for informational purposes only. The formatting of this ordinance may vary from the official hard copy. In the case of any discrepancy between this ordinance and the official hard copy, the official hard copy will prevail. City of Rosemount Ordinance No. B- 231 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ZONING ORDINANCE B RELATING TO SOLAR COLLECTORS WITH SCREENING STANDARDS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS that Ordinance B, adopted September 19, 1989, entitled "City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance," is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. Rosemount Zoning Ordinance B, Section 11-2-12: SatelliteixQ Solar Collectors is hereby amended as follows: Section 11-2-12: Alternative Energy Systems. A. Purpose and Intent: It is the goal of the city council, as expressed in the Comprehensive Plan, for Rosemount to become a more sustainable community by encouraging activities that conserve energy and result in less/no pollution output such as alternative energy sources. In accordance with that goal, the city finds that it is in the public interest to encourage alternative energy systems that have a positive impact on energyproduction and conservation while not having an adverse impact on the community. Therefore, the purposes of this ordinance include: 1. To promote rather than restrict development of alternative energy sources by removing re��aulatory barriers and creating a clear regulatory12ath for approving alternative energy systems. 2. To create a livable community where development incorporates sustainable design elements such as resource and energy conservation and use of renewable energy. 3. To protect and enhance air quality, limit the effects of climate change and decrease use of fossil fuels. 4. To encourage alternative energy development in locations where the technology is viable and environmental, economic and social impacts can be mitigated. B. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM: A ground source heatpump. wind or solar energy system. COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN: A solar -electric (photovoltaic array that provides retail electric power (or a financial proxy for retail power) to multiple community members or businesses residing or located off-site from the location of the solar energy system, under the provisions of Minn. Statutes 21613.1641 or successor statute. PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM: An active solar energy system that converts solar energy directly into electricity.