A.
Development and operation of a principal use solar energy system
shall not have a significant adverse impact on fish, wildlife, or
plant species or their critical habitats, or other significant habitats
identified by the Town of Wales or other federal or state regulatory
agencies.
B.
The design, construction, operation and maintenance of a principal
use solar energy system shall prevent the misdirection and/or reflection
of solar rays onto neighboring properties, public roads and public
parks in excess of that which already exists from other sources.
C.
Historic and/or archaeological map(s) shall be utilized where available
to identify any cultural or historical significance existent on the
site which impacts the project.
D.
All structures and devices used to support solar collections shall
be nonreflective and/or painted a subtle or earth-tone color. All
transmission lines and wiring associated with a principal use solar
energy system shall be buried, to the extent reasonably possible,
and include necessary encasements in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and Town requirements. The applicant is required to
show the locations of all proposed overhead and underground electrical
utility lines, including substations and junction boxes and other
electrical components, for the project on the site plan.
E.
All transmission lines and electrical wiring shall be in compliance
with the utility company's requirements for interconnection.
F.
Artificial lighting of utility-scale solar energy systems shall be
limited to lighting required for safety and operational purposes and
shall be shielded from all neighboring properties and public roads.
G.
The display of advertising is prohibited except for reasonable identification
of the manufacturer of the equipment and shall be in accordance with
the Town's signage regulations.
H.
A berm, landscape screen or other opaque enclosure or any combination
thereof acceptable to the Town capable of screening the site may be
required along any property line that abuts an existing residence.
I.
After completion of a principal use solar energy system, the applicant
shall provide a post-construction certification from a professional
engineer registered in New York State that the project complies with
applicable codes and industry practices and has been constructed and
is operating to the design plans.
J.
Compliance with regulatory agencies. The applicant is required to
obtain all necessary regulatory approvals and permits from all federal,
state, county and local agencies having jurisdiction and approval
related to the completion of a principal use solar energy system.
K.
Clearing, grading, stormwater and erosion control.
(1)
Before the Town of Wales shall issue a clearing, grading, stormwater
or building permit for a principal use solar energy system, the applicant
shall submit a stormwater and erosion control plan to the Engineering
Department for its review and approval; and
(2)
The plan shall minimize the potential adverse impacts on wetlands
and Class I and II streams and the banks and vegetation along those
streams and wetlands and minimize erosion or sedimentation.
