Waterford Township, Erie County

"Plan Requirements a. The PSES application shall include a site plan as required by Section 402 of the Waterford Township Zoning Ordinance. b. Additional Site Plan Requirements: In addition to the requirements of Section 402, the site plan shall contain the following: i. A narrative describing the proposed PSES, including an overview of the project; the project location; the approximate generating capacity of the PSES; the approximate number, representative types and height or range of heights of the panels or other solar related equipment to be constructed or installed, including their generating capacity, dimensions and respective manufacturers, and a description of ancillary facilities. ii. An affidavit or similar evidence of agreement between the landowner(s) of the real property on which the PSES is to be located and the PSES owner, demonstrating that the PSES owner has the permission of the landowner(s) to apply for necessary permits or approvals for construction and operation of the PSES. iii. Identification of the property, properties or portions thereof on which the proposed PSES will be located, and the properties adjacent to where the PSES will be located. iv. A site plan showing the planned location of solar related equipment, property lines, setback lines, access road and turnout locations, substation(s), electrical cabling from the solar energy system to the substation(s), ancillary equipment, buildings, and structures, including associated distribution and/or transmission lines, and layout of all structures within the geographical boundaries of any applicable setback. v. The PSES owner shall provide written confirmation that the public utility company to which the PSES will be connected has been informed of the PSES owner’s intent to install a grid connected system, and has approved such connection. vi. The PSES owner shall provide the name and phone number of a person responsible for the public to contact with inquiries and complaints related to the PSES. The PSES owner shall make reasonable efforts to respond to the public’s inquiries and complaints. vii. An affidavit by the PSES owner shall be included on the site plan, acknowledging that approval of the site plan shall not and does not create in the property owner(s), its, his, her or their successors and assigns in title or, create in the property itself: (a) the right to remain free of shadows and/or obstructions to solar energy caused by development of adjoining or other property or the growth of any trees or vegetation on such property; or (b) the right to prohibit the development on or growth of any trees or vegetation on such property. viii. Documents related to decommissioning, including a decommissioning agreement with the municipality, a schedule for the decommissioning, and financing security. ix. Other relevant studies, reports, certifications and approvals as may be reasonably requested by the municipality to ensure compliance with this Ordinance."