The following requirements are common to all large-scale solar
photovoltaic installations to be sited in designated locations.
The construction and operation of all large-scale solar photovoltaic
installations shall be consistent with all applicable local, state
and federal requirements, including but not limited to all applicable
safety, construction, electrical, and communications requirements.
All buildings and fixtures forming part of a large-scale solar photovoltaic
installation shall be constructed in accordance with the State Building
Code.
All plans and maps shall be prepared, stamped and signed by
a professional engineer licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
A. Pursuant to the site plan review process, the project proponent of
a large-scale solar voltaic installation shall provide the following
documents:
(1)
A site plan showing:
(a)
Property lines and physical features, including roads, for the
project site;
(b)
Proposed changes to the landscape of the site, grading, vegetation
clearing and planting, exterior lighting, and screening vegetation
or structures;
(c)
Blueprints or drawings of the solar photovoltaic installation
signed by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts showing the proposed layout of the system and any
potential shading from nearby structures or vegetation;
(d)
One or three line electrical diagram detailing the solar photovoltaic
installation, associated components, and electrical interconnection
methods, with all National Electrical Code compliant disconnects and
overcurrent devices;
(e)
Documentation of the major system components to be used, including
the PV panels, mounting system, and inverter;
(f)
Name, address, and contact information for proposed system installer;
(g)
Name, address, phone number and signature of the project proponent,
as well as all co-proponents or property owners, if any;
(h)
The name, contact information and signature of any agents representing
the project proponent; and
(2)
Documentation of actual or prospective access and control of the project site (see also §
300-146.7A);
(3)
An operation and maintenance plan (see also §
300-146.3);
(5)
Zoning district designation for the parcel(s) of land comprising
the project site [submission of a copy of a zoning map with the parcel(s)
identified is suitable for this purpose];
(6)
Proof of liability insurance; and
B. The Planning Board may waive documentary requirements as it deems
appropriate.
The project proponent shall submit documentation of actual or
prospective access and control of the project site sufficient to allow
for construction and operation of the proposed large-scale solar photovoltaic
installation.
The project proponent shall submit a plan for the operation
and maintenance of the large-scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic
installation, which shall include measures for maintaining safe access
to the installation, stormwater controls, as well as general procedures
for operation and maintenance of the installation.
No large-scale solar photovoltaic installation shall be constructed
until evidence has been given to the Planning Board that the utility
company that operates the electrical grid where the installation is
to be located has been informed of the solar photovoltaic installation
owner or operator's intent to install an interconnected customer-owned
generator. Off-grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement.
The invalidity of any section or provision of this bylaw shall
not invalidate any other section or provision thereof.