All Tier 1 systems are permitted as an accessory use in all zoning districts, when attached to a lawfully permitted principal structure and/or accessory structure, subject to the following requirements:

Size of solar photovoltaic array. Each photovoltaic array shall not exceed 150 feet in any direction.

Roof access points. Roof access points shall be located (or as required under the Building and Fire Safety codes):

Ground access areas. Ground access areas shall be located directly beneath access roofs and roof access points. The minimum width of the ground access area shall be the full width of the access roof or roof access point, measured at the eave. The minimum depth shall allow for the safe placement of ground ladders for gaining entry to the access roof.

Single ridge roofs. Panels, modules or arrays installed on roofs with a single ridge shall be located in a manner that provides two, 36-inch-wide (914mm) access pathways extending from the roof access point to the ridge. Access pathways on opposing roof slopes shall not be located along the same plane as truss, rafter, or other such framing system that supports the pathway.

Hip roofs (324.7.5). Panels, modules, and arrays installed on dwellings with hip roofs shall be located in a manner that provides a clear access pathway not less than 36 inches (914mm), extending from the roof access point to the ridge or peak, on each roof slope where panels, modules or arrays are located.

Roofs with valleys, Panels and modules shall not be located less than 18 inches (457 mm) from a valley.

Allowance for smoke ventilation operations. Panels and modules shall not be located less than 18 inches (457 mm) from a ridge or peak.

Notification to the Fire Department. Notification in writing to the Fire Department having operational authority at the location where the system will be installed shall be made no later than 10 days following installation.

Notification shall include a site map showing the location of the solar energy electrical panel, as well as the proper operation of the disconnect switch(s) in the event of a fire or other emergency situation where the homeowner, tenant or other personnel is not available or familiar with the safe shut down operation of unit so as to have the ability to cut power from the solar panels.

In addition a proper written statement showing the method of shut down shall be posted inside the main electrical panel of the unit which can be readily accessible for and to firefighting personnel.

Roof-mounted solar panels must be positioned to avoid glare which interferes with other properties or restricts views.

Roof-mounted panels shall have non-hazardous anti-reflective coating and, if the replacement of a panel is necessary, it shall also have non-hazardous anti-reflective coating.

Every application for a Tier 3 solar energy system within the Village of Angola shall be made to the Village Board and shall be approved by a majority vote thereof.

Prior to Village Board review of the application, it may refer said application to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board for review, report and recommendation for approval or disapproval and input on SEQR.

The Village Board shall hold a public hearing upon 10 days' notice duly posted and published in the official newspaper of the Village and on the Village bulletin board, before granting the special use permit. This hearing shall take place after the Planning Board issues their reports.

Once the Village Board makes a final SEQR decision and if the special use permit is approved, the project will return to the Planning Board for final conditional site plan review and approval.

On applying for a building/site development permit for the project, the applicant/developer shall present final design plans and other SUP requirements to the Village for review for conformance to the SUP and its conditions, and site plan approvals and conditions. No building/site development permit shall be issued until the project is shown to meet all the SUP and site plan requirements, has received all other regulatory approvals, and meets other requirements of the Village.

A completed proposed draft of the applicable State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF).

Verification of utility notification. Foreseeable infrastructure upgrades shall be documented and submitted. Off-grid systems are exempt from this requirement.

Name, address, and contact information of the applicant, property owner(s) and agent submitting the proposed project application.

If the property of the proposed project is to be leased, legal consent among all parties, specifying the use(s) of the land for the duration of the project, including easements and other agreements, and identifying the party primarily responsible for paying any property taxes, Host Community Agreement (HCA) or penalties attributable to the project.

Technical drawings signed by a NYS licensed engineer, showing the layout of the proposed solar energy system, including proposed access roads, landscaping, and screening (see site plan requirements).

Equipment specification sheets for all photovoltaic panels, significant components, mounting systems, and inverters that are to be installed.

A property operation and maintenance plan describing continuing photovoltaic maintenance and property upkeep, such as mowing, trimming, and maintenance of landscaping, fencing and other screening components, etc.

A decommissioning plan (completed by a NYS licensed engineer and signed by the engineer and owner/operator):

Stormwater management and erosion and sediment control plans in accordance with state and local requirements. Special requirements (stricter standards; especially during construction) may be added for projects within the Recreational/Open Space Overlay District.

A lighting plan. Lighting of the solar energy system shall be limited to that minimally required for safety and operational purposes and shall be reasonably shielded and downcast (dark sky compliant) from adjacent properties.

Information on any noise impacts on surrounding homes or other sensitive receptors. The one-hour average noise generated from the solar energy system shall not exceed 45 decibels, as measured from the property line. If the applicant controls multiple, contiguous parcels, only the exterior boundary of the aggregated parcels shall be considered the "property line" for purposes of measuring noise.

An assessment of the visual impacts of the solar energy system (including any above grade poles) on public roadways and adjacent properties. At a minimum, a line-of-sight profile analysis must be provided. Depending upon the scope and potential significance of the visual impacts, additional impact analyses, including, for example, a digital viewshed report, may be required.

An emergency operations plan must be submitted at the time of application. This plan shall address any additional items that are requested by the Village Board. The Village Board will receive input from emergency service providers and others as deemed necessary. If approved, a copy of the approved emergency operations plan shall be given to the system owner, the local fire department, and local fire code official. A permanent copy shall also be placed in an approved location to be accessible to facility personnel, fire code officials, and emergency responders.

Prior to beginning operation of the facility, the owner shall schedule a day for training for the fire department and emergency service providers. At that training, keys/access codes shall be provided to the emergency service providers for accessing the facility.

A site plan in accordance with the Village of Angola site plan requirements and drawn in sufficient detail as follows:

Information on the equipment to be installed, including the requirement that the system components not contain any hazardous substances.

Information on the environmental and cultural resources (as identified through the NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper and NYSOPRHP Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS) and by the Village of Angola) on the subject property and surrounding properties.

Elevations showing the front and side view of all components of the solar energy system (panels, inverters, interconnection poles, etc.).

Any such additional information as may be required by the Village's NYS licensed engineer or consultant, Planning Board, Village Board, Village Attorney, or Code Enforcement Officer.

Information on soils, lot coverage, etc., illustrating how the project meets the requirements of this chapter.

All large-scale (Tier 3) solar energy systems shall be set back a minimum of 200 feet from any non-participating property line, 50 feet from a participating property line, 250 feet from any road right-of-way, and a minimum of 500 feet from any residential building, school, place of public worship or designated historic district or landmark (as measured from the closest fenced area). The system shall also be a minimum of 500 feet from any water well on adjacent properties. If the applicant controls multiple, contiguous parcels (participating properties), only the exterior boundary of the aggregated parcels shall be considered the "property line" for purposes of determining setbacks.

All larger-scale (Tier 3) solar energy systems shall be enclosed by fencing to prevent unauthorized access. Warning signs shall be placed on the entrance and perimeter of the fencing. The height and type of fencing shall be determined by the site plan review process, blend into the character of the area, and meet applicable NYS codes and requirements. In areas with large deer populations, an eight-foot fence may be necessary. In areas of important habitats or species, the NYSDEC may require a gap at the bottom of the fence.

All larger-scale and utility-scale solar energy systems shall have views minimized from adjacent properties and roadways using landscaping that shall, at a minimum, be comprised of evergreen/coniferous trees, at least eight to 10 feet in height at the time of planting (depending on site conditions and the results of the visual impact assessment) and at the recommend spacing for the tree species. It is a preference that existing trees and vegetation be preserved to help screen the project (layouts should try and accomplish this, if applicable). New trees to be planted may need to be planted in a staggered, "zig-zag" pattern to maximize screening. Supplemental deer-resistant shrubs are to be planted between the evergreen/coniferous trees at the reasonable discretion of the Town Board. Use of multiple species is encouraged to prevent disease and contribute to a more naturalistic aesthetic. In some cases, existing vegetation located on participated properties may be used to satisfy all or a portion of the required landscaped screening. Berms can also be utilized (but not preferred) to reduce the heights of proposed plantings, but the berms must not interfere with site drainage and must be properly designed to maintain vegetation. Suitable tree and shrub species are to be determined by a professional arborist and approved by the Town. All plantings shall be maintained in accordance with the approved property operation and maintenance plan and must be replaced if dead or diseased for the life of the permit.

On-site electrical interconnection lines and distribution lines shall be placed underground, unless otherwise required by the utility. For poles that are required, they must be placed a minimum of 100 feet from an adjoining non-participating property line.

The removal of trees six inches or more in diameter at breast height shall not exceed 10% of the project area, or five acres, whichever is less. The removal of shrubs, underbrush, and trees under three inches in diameter at breast height shall be limited to the extent necessary for the construction and maintenance of the solar installation. Plans submitted should clearly indicate tree locations and those to be removed (clearing limit).

Deforestation mitigation. In accordance with the restrictions set in Subsection C(5), forested sites shall not be deforested, and sites deforested less than five years before application submittal shall not be used to construct solar energy systems, unless the applicant offsets the adverse impact of deforestation through conservation of the same amount of existing similar habitat, or creation of the same number of new sites to host similar habit ("conserved forest habitat"). Conserved forest habitat created pursuant to this section shall be permanently conserved through creation of public parkland with covenants prohibiting deforestation and requiring the land to be kept in a natural, forested state, or by creation of a conservation easement held by an entity other than the applicant, and with restrictions requiring the land to be kept in a natural, forested state, or by any other means of permanent conservation acceptable to the Town. The Town may, but is not required to, hold any real property interest created pursuant to this section. Conserved forest habitat shall be located within the Town of Mina.

Forest buffer. When the site contains or is surrounded by existing forest, a buffer of at least 50 feet of forest on the participating parcel where no trees shall be cut shall be established and maintained as a forested zone for the life of the facility. The exception to this shall be dead or diseased trees, which will be cut and removed to encourage healthy growth of existing trees.

The height of a larger-scale or utility-scale solar energy system shall not exceed 20 feet when oriented at maximum tilt. Heights up to 30 feet would be allowed for projects that will have farming under the panels.

Tier 3 solar energy systems shall not result in conversion of more than 10% of soils classified by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Agricultural Land Classification as mineral soils groups 1 through 4, prime farmland, and prime farmland if drained. All solar energy facilities shall also adhere to the Department of Agriculture and Markets' Guidelines for Construction Mitigation for Agricultural Lands. Converted farmland includes both prime farmland inside any perimeter fencing associated with Tier 3 or 4 facilities, and any adjacent prime farmland on the same parcel as the fencing that is no longer suitable for farming because of the Tier 3 facility.

To offset or mitigate the adverse impact of using high quality soils for a non-agricultural purpose, and/or as required by New York Public Service Law § 138(4), any solar energy facility sited on soils classified by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets' Agricultural Land Classification as mineral soils groups 1 through 4, prime farmland, and/or prime farmland if drained, shall (1) prepare and carry out an agricultural co-utilization plan acceptable to the Town; and (2) permanently conserve an equal amount of soils classified by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets' Agricultural Land Classification as mineral soils groups 1 through 4, prime farmland, and/or prime farmland if drained, located in the Town of Mina, in a manner acceptable to the Town.

All components of a large-scale or utility-scale solar energy system shall not contain any hazardous materials that could contaminate soils or the air by their release, including but not limited to lead, cadmium, and PFAS substances. Proof of such shall be submitted at time of application and at time of building permit application. Any proposed changes to the system components including the addition of any anti-glare materials after construction will require coordination with the Town's Building Department and may require return to the Town Board for evaluation of the SUP.

Access roads must meet applicable NYSDEC requirements for limited use pervious access roads and provide adequate access for emergency vehicles (H20 loading; sufficient width, turnarounds, and/or pull-offs). This includes extending access roads to allow emergency responders to respond to medical emergencies or fires throughout the site. The applicant must provide written documentation that the applicable emergency service providers have reviewed and approved the type and location of the proposed access roads.

No signage or graphic content shall be displayed on the solar energy system components, except for the manufacturer's name, equipment specification information, safety information, and 24-hour contact information. All other information/signage as required by the National Electric Code.

The rated capacity of the system.

The amount of electricity generated by the system in the most recent 12-month period.

The amount of electricity transmitted to the power grid in the most recent 12-month period; and

Any damage that has occurred to the system in the most recent 12-month period, evidence that the damage was repaired (if damage has occurred), and testing of groundwater or wells (if damage has occurred) and the findings of that testing; and

Any updates or maintenance performed to solar energy system components in the most recent 12-month period and potential plans for such in the coming year.

Commercial general liability covering personal injuries, death, and property damage: $5,000,000 per occurrence ($10,000,000 aggregate) which shall specifically include the Village of Angola and its officers, councils, employees, attorneys, agents, and consultants as additional named insured.

Umbrella coverage: $10,000,000.