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File #: 17-1085    Version: 1 Name: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 55 (Zoning Ordinance) For City Council Approval
Type: Resolution/Public Hearing Status: Held in Committee
File created: 7/14/2017 In control: City Planning Commission
On agenda: 8/15/2017 Final action: 8/15/2017
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 55 (Zoning Ordinance) For City Council Approval- An amendment to add standards and requirements for ground based Solar Energy Systems (SES) located in single or two family districts or associated with single family uses in the R3 (Townhouse) or R4C (Multiple-Family) Zoning Districts. At this time, all SES are regulated the same as accessory buildings. This ordinance will create a dedicated section with code requirements specifically for SES and related equipment. With this code amendment, a SES will be required to be screened in the front yard and will not be permitted within the required front setback area of a parcel. Staff Recommendation: Approval.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report 7-18-17 (Solar Ordinance) with Attachment.pdf

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Proposed Amendment to Chapter 55 (Zoning Ordinance) For City Council Approval- An amendment to add standards and requirements for ground based Solar Energy Systems (SES) located in single or two family districts or associated with single family uses in the R3 (Townhouse) or R4C (Multiple-Family) Zoning Districts. At this time, all SES are regulated the same as accessory buildings. This ordinance will create a dedicated section with code requirements specifically for SES and related equipment. With this code amendment, a SES will be required to be screened in the front yard and will not be permitted within the required front setback area of a parcel. Staff Recommendation: Approval.