Accessory use solar energy system—Purpose and applicability
(a) The purpose of this section is to regulate the installation of accessory use solar energy systems by providing standards for the placement, design, construction, operation, monitoring, modification, and removal of such systems. (Principal use solar energy systems on a town landfill or a remediated and restricted contamination site or a contaminated site pending remediation are regulated by sections 28-286 through 28-290.) These standards are intended to ensure that solar energy systems are compatible with the surrounding area, provide for public safety, and minimize impacts on scenic, natural, and historic resources. The provisions of this section shall apply, as specified herein, to construction, operation, and/or repair of any accessory use solar energy system installation in the town.
(b) Any accessory solar energy systems that are proposed to be located on town-owned property shall not be subject to the requirements of this section, but shall have advisory review conducted by the technical review committee prior to issuance of a state or local building permit.
(c) Solar energy systems and any associated equipment shall not be allowed on land held under conservation easement or land for which the development rights have been sold, transferred, or otherwise removed from the parcel.
(d) Accessory solar energy systems in the OS zone, the historic overlay district, the flood hazard overlay district, shall be roof-mounted only and will require separate historic and/or flood hazard permits as applicable.
(Amend. of 1-27-21)