Maintenance plan

a. All ground-mounted SES shall submit an operation and maintenance plan that details how the solar energy system will be operated and maintained in good condition and, at a minimum, shall require:
- (1) The property owner/operator shall be responsible for maintaining the installation in good physical condition, including equipment, perimeter fencing and structural repairs. Malfunctioning or inoperable equipment shall be removed from the property.
- (2) The property owner/operator shall be responsible for maintenance of all site access, perimeter roadways, and inter-row spacing to allow for the passage of personnel and maintenance or emergency vehicles.
- (3) The property owner/operator shall be responsible for maintenance of ground cover and buffer plantings in accordance with the landscape plan. Dead or diseased plant materials shall be removed and replanted according to the landscape plan as soon as seasonal weather permits.
- (4) Any other maintenance that may be needed to address town requirements imposed due to the unique site conditions.
b. There shall be an annual inspection of the ground-mounted SES to ensure compliance by the building official or his designee. Any costs associated with inspection, enforcement, and compliance shall be the responsibility of the property owner/operator.
c. An emergency response plan shall be developed and approved by the Tiverton Fire Marshal including all means of de-energizing the ground-mounted SES. The operator shall provide the name of an authorized contact person throughout the life of the installation. Any change to the contact person shall be delivered in writing to the Tiverton Town Clerk on or before the transfer of authority.
d. The maintenance plan shall be reviewed and approved concurrently with the application and recorded as part of the approved land plan.

(Ord. of 11-14-22(2))