The intent of this article is to accommodate alternative and
renewable forms of energy production within the Village, while regulating
the impacts of any such form. Accessory solar energy collection systems
may be allowed as specified herein.
This article applies to all solar energy collection systems
proposed to be constructed after the effective date of this article.
The fee for any accessory solar energy collection system application
shall be set by the Board of Trustees acting by resolution.
No solar energy conversion system shall be erected or installed
unless the system is designed to be appropriate for the intended location
and meets all standards of Village and New York State Building Codes.
All electricity generated from solar energy systems must be for on-site
consumption only, except for instances when the system generates more
electric energy than is needed for on-site consumption and the excess
electricity is returned to the public utility's system. The applicant
shall file an application for a solar energy conversation system with
the Building Inspector.
If a solar energy collection system ceases to perform its originally
intended function for more than six consecutive months, the property
owner shall remove the solar system, all primary and secondary equipment
and facilities by not later than 90 days after the end of the six-month
period.
The Board of Zoning Appeals, after a public hearing, may grant
variances from the requirements of this article.