No solar panel shall be constructed or located within the zoning jurisdiction of the City of Ralston unless a permit therefor is approved and issued by the Building Inspector and is constructed in conformance with the following requirements:
a. 
Definitions.
SOLAR PANEL
A device, structure, or part of device or structure which is used primarily transform solar energy into thermal, chemic or electrical energy.
b. 
Lot and Height Requirements. Solar panels shall conform to the required front, side and rear lot setback requirements except as provided herein:
1. 
A solar panel which is attached to an integral part of the principal building may project four feet into the front yard; six feet into the rear yard; and two feet into the side yard.
2. 
A solar panel which is free standing may be located only in the required rear yard provided it is located not less than five feet from the rear lot line subject to the accessory building setback requirements on corner lots in the district which it is located. A solar panel shall not occupy more than 30% of the required rear yard.
The physical structure and connections to existing structures shall conform to the applicable Ralston Building Codes. A plot plan drawn to scale with dimensions shall be provided showing the location of the solar panels and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of this Article.