The purpose of this bylaw is to promote the creation of new
large-scale ground mounted solar photovoltaic installations by providing
standards for the placement, design, construction, operation, monitoring,
modification and removal of such installations that address public
safety, minimize impacts on scenic, natural and historic resources
and to provide adequate financial assurance for the eventual decommissioning
of such installations.
This article applies to large-scale (250 kW or larger) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations ("Large-Scale Installations") for which building permits, whether for initial construction or modifications thereto, are sought after June 7, 2011. The provisions set forth in this bylaw shall apply to the construction, operation, and/or repair of Large-Scale Installations and also pertains to physical modifications. Large-Scale Installations are prohibited in Single Residence A, Single Residence B, Single Residence C and General Residence Districts. Large-Scale Installations are allowed as of right in all other zoning districts, whether as a primary or accessory structures. Large-Scale Installations, including the oil that is directly used in, or created by, the operation of a Large-Scale Installation itself, are exempt from the requirements of §
375-28.5B(2) of the Aquifer Protection Overlay District Bylaw; provided that this exemption does not apply to any oil that is used in, or created by, activities that are related to the operation of a Large-Scale Installation, such as in appurtenant structures or facilities, or used by vehicles.
AS-OF-RIGHT
As-of-Right shall mean that development may proceed without
the need for a special permit, variance, amendment, or waiver from
the Dartmouth Zoning By-Laws.
BUILDING PERMIT
A construction permit issued by the Director of Inspectional
Services; the building permit evidences that the project is consistent
with the State and Federal building codes as well as, the Town's Zoning
Bylaws, including those governing ground-mounted large-scale solar
photovoltaic installations.
RATED NAMEPLATE CAPACITY
The maximum rated output of electric power production of
the Photovoltaic system in Direct Current (DC).