[Added 8-3-2015 by Ord.
No. 1652]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any BIPV system which forms a part of the structure to which
it is affixed, such as solar shingles, solar windows, or similar applications.
[Added 1-9-2017 by Ord.
No. 1672]
A solar collector system or solar energy device that is affixed
or mounted at ground level and that is intended primarily for on-site
use or to reduce on-site energy consumption. An accessory solar energy
system may share unused energy on site with an electric utility that
supplies power to the site.
When used herein, a device associated with a solar energy
system, such as an outdoor electrical unit/control box, that transfers
energy from the solar energy system to the intended on-site structure.
An area of land or roof principally used to capture solar
energy and convert it to electricity to be used or sold for off-site
facilities.
A solar collector system or solar energy device that is affixed
to or mounted on a roof that is intended primarily for on-site use
to reduce energy consumption. Any excess energy produced may be shared
back to the energy supplier that supplies power to the site, in accordance
with applicable laws and regulations.
[Amended 1-9-2017 by Ord.
No. 1672]
Radiant energy (direct, diffuse, and reflected) received
from the sun.
Any solar collector or other solar energy device, or any
structural design feature whose primary purpose is to provide for
the collection, storage and distribution of solar energy for space
heating or cooling, for water heating or for electricity that may
be mounted on a building or on the ground and is not the primary use
of the property.
A.
Ground-mounted accessory solar energy systems shall be permitted
by right only in the following zoning districts: Commercial Core District
(CC), Office District (O), Commercial (C-1) District, Commercial (C-2)
District, Shopping Center District (SC), Office and Limited Industrial
District (M-1), Limited Industrial District (I), Small Limited Industrial
District (S), Professional Office District (P), Town Center (TC-1)
District, Town Center (TC-2) District, and Unified Development Commercial
District. All ground-mounted solar panels and mechanical devices which
form a part of a ground-mounted accessory solar energy system shall
be considered accessory structures subject to the setback and yard
requirements of the zoning district in which they are located.
B.
Roof-mounted accessory solar energy systems shall be permitted by
right in all zoning districts except for Recreational Conservation
(RC). Any roof-mounted solar panels and roof-mounted mechanical equipment
which form part of a roof-mounted accessory solar energy system may
extend the permitted height in the district by no more than 10 feet.
C.
Principal solar energy systems shall be permitted only in the Limited
Industrial District (I) and Small Limited Industrial District (S)
by right, provided that they meet all other requirements of the zone,
including setback, yard and height limitations.
A.
The removal of any solar energy system shall require a demolition
permit.
B.
Before any demolition permit is issued, the applicant shall show
that the removed solar energy system components shall be disposed
of in accordance with any regulations of the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection or the Federal Environmental Protection
Agency, and not in the municipal trash stream.
