Franklin Township, Butler County
- County
- Butler County
- Citation
- 451.N.3 to 451.N.5 (2018) [pg. 103 of linked PDF]
- Date of data entry
- Aug 10, 2024
- Source document
- View the ordinance (opens in a new tab)
Relevant text
"3) The solar facilities and all related equipment must be removed within twelve (12) months of the date of discontinuation or abandonment or upon the determination of the useful life of the solar system.
4) For ground-mounted and building-mounted systems, removal includes removal of all structural and electrical parts of the ground or building-mounted system and any associated facilities or equipment and removal of all net metering equipment.
5) If the owner fails to remove or repair the vacated, abandoned, or decommissioned solar facilities within the twelve (12) month period outlined above, the Township reserves the right to enter the property, remove the system, and charge the landowner and/or facility owner and operator for all costs and expenses including reasonable attorney’s fees or to pursue other legal action to have the system removed at the owner’s expense."