City of Ann Arbor - File #: 17-1210

• File #: 17-1210
• Version: 1
• Name: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 55 (Zoning Ordinance) For City Council Approval
• Type: Report or Communication
• Status: Filed
• File created: 8/11/2017
• In control: City Planning Commission
• On agenda: 8/15/2017
• Final action: 8/15/2017
• 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.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/15/2017	1	City Planning Commission
8/15/2017	1	City Planning Commission
8/15/2017	1	City Planning Commission	Held and Closed	Fail
8/15/2017	1	City Planning Commission	Approved	Pass

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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.