Pennsylvania solar ordinance provisions

"The design of the facility shall conform to applicable industry standards, including those of the American National Standards Institute. The facility developer shall submit certificates of design compliance obtained by the equipment manufacturers from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), IEEE, Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC), ETL, or other similar certifying organizations."

"Building Permit Required – The installation of solar panels shall be subject any permitting and inspections with regard to applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) in addition to any permitting required to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance. Issuance of any required building permitting shall be listed as a condition of approval for the Zoning Permit required by this Ordinance."

"No portion of the facility, exclusive of access driveways to the facility, shall be located within any floodplain regulated by the local municipal Floodplain Management Ordinance. No portion of the facility, including access driveways to the facility, shall be located within a designated wetland."

"The facility shall be enclosed by a fence, barrier, or similar structure with a minimum height of eight (8) feet to prevent or restrict unauthorized persons or vehicles from entering the property."

"A twenty-five (25) foot wide, densely planted, landscaped buffer shall be installed around the outside of the required fence, barrier, or similar structure. Such buffer shall meet the following requirements."

"The facility shall be designed and located in order to prevent reflective glare toward any inhabited buildings on adjacent properties as well as toward any adjacent street rights-of-way."

"Glare from ground mounted solar panels shall be directed away from adjoining properties or street rights-of-way. Fences or vegetative screens may be utilized to prevent glare from impacting adjoining properties or street rights-of-way."

"Solar arrays shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height. For fixed solar arrays, height shall be measured at the highest point of the solar array above ground level. For solar arrays designed to be able to change the angle of the individual solar panels, height shall be measured with the solar array oriented at maximum tilt."

"Ground mounted solar panels shall not exceed a height of ten (10) feet."

"The facility shall receive Land Development Plan approval in accordance with the local Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. Should Special Exception review of the facility occur prior to Land Development Plan submission, Special Exception approval shall include a condition that the applicant achieve Land Development Plan approval."

"The facility shall not be artificially illuminated except to the extent required by safety or by any applicable federal, state or local authority."

"Building Permit Required – The installation of solar panels shall be subject any permitting and inspections with regard to applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) in addition to any permitting required to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance. Issuance of any required building permitting shall be listed as a condition of approval for the Zoning Permit required by this Ordinance."

"In calculating the maximum lot coverage, portions of the solar panels may be considered pervious if the criteria within the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) FAQ document entitled "Chapter 102 Permitting for Solar Panel Farms," dated January 2, 2019, as may be updated or amended, has been met."

"Building Permit Required – The installation of solar panels shall be subject any permitting and inspections with regard to applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) in addition to any permitting required to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance. Issuance of any required building permitting shall be listed as a condition of approval for the Zoning Permit required by this Ordinance."

"Clearly visible warning signs shall be placed on the required fence, barrier, or similar structure to inform individuals of potential voltage hazards."

"No portion of the facility, exclusive of access driveways to the facility, shall be located within any floodplain regulated by the local municipal Floodplain Management Ordinance. No portion of the facility, including access driveways to the facility, shall be located within a designated wetland."

"Ground mounted solar panels shall not be permitted by-right in any front yard. The Zoning Hearing Board may authorize, by special exception, the installation of a ground mounted solar panel in a front yard if the applicant demonstrates that, due to solar access limitations, no location exists on the property other than the front yard where the solar panel can perform effectively. "

"The location of solar arrays and all other accessory structures and buildings shall be subject to fifty (50) foot setbacks from all property lines, or to the setback requirements of the underlying zoning district, whichever is greater. "

"4. Any soil exposed during the removal shall be stabilized in accordance with applicable erosion and sediment control standards." "7. Any necessary permits, such as Erosion and Sedimentation and NPDES permits, shall be obtained prior to decommissioning activities."

"Stormwater management for the facility shall be in accordance with the local municipal Stormwater Management Ordinance and the DEP FAQ document entitled "Chapter 102 Permitting for Solar Panel Farms," dated January 2, 2019, as may be updated or amended, as applicable."