Scranton City, Lackawanna County

"Nonconformance. 1. Building-Mounted Solar Energy Systems. a. If a building-mounted solar energy system is to be installed on any building or structure that is nonconforming because its height exceeds the maximum height limitations of the zoning district in which it is located, the building-mounted system shall be permitted so long as the system does not extend above the highest point of the roof to which it is mounted and so long as it complies with the other provisions of this Section. b. If a building-mounted solar energy system is to be installed on a building or structure on a nonconforming lot that does not meet the setback requirements or exceeds the lot coverage limits for the zoning district in which it is located, the building-mounted system shall be permitted so long as there is no expansion of any setback or lot coverage nonconformity and so long as it complies with the other provisions of this Section. 2. Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems. a. If a ground-mounted solar energy system is to be installed on a lot containing a structure that is nonconforming because the required minimum setbacks are exceeded, the proposed system shall be permitted so long as the system does not encroach into the required setback for the lot. b. If a ground-mounted solar energy system is to be installed on a lot that is nonconforming because it violates zoning district requirements other than setbacks, then a variance must be obtained for the proposed installation following the procedures found in Article 10."