The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for
when the following elements are provided. Unless otherwise noted within
this UDC, the following sections are not requirements if the elements
are not provided.
(Ordinance 475 adopted 6/28/22)
A.
Small solar energy systems.
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1.
Accessory use. A Small Solar Energy Systems is allowed
as an accessory use in all zones in which structures are permitted.
2.
General standards. Small solar energy system devices must be
designed and located to avoid Glare or reflection onto adjacent properties
and adjacent roadways and shall not interfere with traffic or create
a safety hazard, and must meet the following applicable requirements:
(i)
Ground-mounted.
(ii)
Roof-mounted.
(1)
Roof-mounted systems shall be mounted as flush
as possible to the roof not more than twelve (12) inches above the
existing roof surface.
(2)
Roof-mounted systems must also comply with the
maximum building height for the applicable zoning district unless
the system is set back an additional foot for every one foot (1’)
increase in height above the maximum height, to an additional height
not to exceed fifteen feet (15’).
(3)
Roof-mounted systems that are visible from the
nearest edge of the public or private Right-of-Way shall not have
a highest finished pitch more than five percent (5%) steeper than
the roof pitch on which the system is mounted and shall be no higher
than sixteen (16) inches above the roof.
3.
Coverage.
(i)
Roof or building mounted solar energy systems, excluding building-integrated
systems, shall not exceed structural or wind load tolerances of the
roof to which they are mounted, and must be set back from the roof
edge by a minimum of one foot (1’).
(ii)
The surface area of pole or ground mount systems
shall not exceed half the building footprint of the principal building
or structure.
(Ordinance 475 adopted 6/28/22)
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A.
Accessory use. A Small Wind Energy Systems is allowed
as an accessory use in the AG and R-1 districts.
B.
General standards.
1.
A maximum of one (1) small wind energy system is allowed on
any lot.
3.
The minimum distance between the ground and any part of a rotor
blade must be at least twenty feet (20’).
4.
Small wind energy systems shall not be illuminated or bear any
signs or advertising.
5.
Small wind energy systems must have automatic braking, governing,
or feathering system to prevent uncontrolled rotation, over-speeding,
and excessive pressure on the support structure, rotor blades, and
turbine components.
6.
All wiring serving small wind energy systems must be underground.
7.
Small wind energy systems must not cause any interference with
normal radio and television reception in the surrounding area, with
any public safety agency or organization (including but not limited
to police, fire, and ambulance) radio transmissions, or with any microwave
communications link. The owner shall bear the cost to conduct a study
to determine interference and must immediately eliminate any such
interference should any occur by adjusting, modifying, or ceasing
the use of the system or part(s) causing the interference.
8.
The owner shall paint or surface the small wind energy system
with a color and texture that reduces the visibility of the facility,
including the rotors such as a flat light haze gray paint.
9.
If the support structure is unpainted it must be of a single
color throughout its height.
10.
The owner must maintain the finish, painted or unpainted, so
that no discoloration occurs.
11.
The diameter of the area swept by the rotors may not exceed
twelve feet (12’).
C.
Freestanding systems - additional standards. Small wind energy systems
may be mounted on a tower detached from other structures on the lot.
1.
Setback. The minimum setback from any property line, overhead
utility line, or public or private Right-of-Way shall be a distance
equal to the vertical distance from the ground to the tip of a wind
generator blade when the tip is at its highest point.
2.
Height. Freestanding systems measured from the top blade shall
not exceed the maximum height of the district in which the system
is located.
D.
Roof-mounted systems - additional standards. Small wind energy systems
may be mounted on the roof of a structure as an appurtenance.
1.
Height.
(i)
Roof-mounted systems may not exceed the maximum height allowed
for an appurtenance in the same district or fifteen feet (15’)
above the maximum height for the district.
(ii)
A roof-mounted system that exceeds the maximum
height for the district must be set back an additional foot for every
one foot (1’) in height above the maximum height for the district.
E.
Engineering report.
1.
Before any wind energy system is installed, the property owner
must submit a report prepared by a licensed professional engineer
attesting to the fact that the support or structure to which the system
will be mounted is or will be sufficiently strong to support the system
and to withstand the wind, vibratory, and other loads to which it
would be subjected as a result of mounting the system on it.
2.
This report is subject to approval by the Building Official
prior to the mounting of the system.
(Ordinance 475 adopted 6/28/22)
A.
Purpose. Rainwater harvesting allows for the reuse of rainwater for
non-potable irrigation purposes. This practice is intended to reduce
stormwater runoff and water consumption.
B.
General regulations.
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Figure 6.7.4-1: Rainwater Storage Tanks
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1.
Storage tanks are required to have an overflow spout
(see Figure 6.7.4-1).
2.
Storage tanks must be clearly labeled "RAINWATER - DO NOT DRINK".
3.
Storage tanks must be maintained in a condition that does not
create a public nuisance or public health hazard.
4.
If the storage tank is connected to a potable water supply through
an irrigation system, it must utilize backflow prevention measures.
5.
Facilities must meet the City’s technical specifications.
C.
Residential purposes. Storage tanks larger than fifty-five (55) gallons
shall not be located in the area between the building front of the
building and the front property line. On corner lots storage tanks
larger than fifty-five (55) gallons shall also not be located between
the side of the building facing the street and the corresponding side
property line. In the R-4 and R-5 districts the Director may waive
these requirements if the tanks are designed in a manner that is complementary
to the building design and building materials.
D.
Nonresidential purposes. Unless located in the side or rear yard, storage tanks larger than one thousand five hundred (1,500) gallons must be designed in a manner that is complementary to the building design and materials as determined by the Planning Director (see Section 3.4.9 Pools, Patios, Accessory Buildings and Structures).
(Ordinance 475 adopted 6/28/22)
Table 6.7-1, Low Impact Design Element Options includes a list
of design element options for implementing Low Impact Design in residential
and nonresidential developments. This table is referenced throughout
the UDC. See also 7.37.3.2.P [sic]
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Table 6.7-1: Low Impact Design Element Options
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Requirements
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Irrigation
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All irrigation must use a drip system or soaker hose unless
utilizing only harvested rainwater
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Low-Flow
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All fixtures must be Water Sense certified
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Topography
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Avoid cut-and-fill construction methods and maintain existing
drainage flow patterns
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Xeriscape
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All landscaping must be native/drought-tolerant; less than 1,000
sq ft of turf grass per lot
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Alternatives
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Cool Roof
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All roof surfaces are a "white" or "green" design
White roof: Roof painted with solar reflective white coating
that reflects at least 80% of sunlight to maintain the home at a cooler
temperature
Green roof: Layer of vegetation on the entire rooftop to reduce
heating and cooling costs, improve water quality, and reduce runoff;
structural analysis of roof support required
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Connectivity
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No dead-end streets or cul-de-sacs
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Conservation
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At least 25% of the site is conserved in a natural state, excluding
nature paths
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Cover
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Use at least 20% less than the maximum impervious cover allowed
by district
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Drainage
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Disperse drainage and minimize the velocity of concentrated
water flows through the use of check dams or landscaping and direct
sheet flow to areas of vegetation
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Erosion
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Utilize a minimum of two permanent erosion control techniques
(e.g., filter strip, inlet protection) along all streets and sidewalks
to minimize sedimentation in nearby streams and water bodies
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Garden
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Provide a community garden maintained by an HOA or similar entity
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Infill
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Entire site is located in a redevelopment area with infrastructure
available or nearby; no greenfield development
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Permeable
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Use pervious or semi-pervious surfaces that allow water to infiltrate
in all on-site Hardscape pedestrian areas
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Rainwater
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All structures are constructed with rainwater harvesting facilities
at downspout disconnects for reuse with landscaping irrigation or
toilets; harvesting facilities must be able to accommodate at least
20% of the volume generated by a 1" storm based on the roof area
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Recycled
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Use only recycled materials including asphalt for roadways,
as approved by the City Engineer
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Runoff
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Use at least two permanent natural infiltration methods (multi-layered
plantings, planter boxes, bioswales, bio-retention, ponds, tree box
filters, and constructed wetlands) to treat and filter run-off
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Solar
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At least 1.5 photovoltaic kW per residential unit (average for
entire development) or 2.5 kW per 1,000 sq. ft. of nonresidential
rooftop
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Miscellaneous
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Other site development controls as approved by the Planning
Director
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(Ordinance 475 adopted 6/28/22)
