Hapeville City Zoning Code

The following requirements apply to intermediate scale SESs, in addition to the general requirements in this article that apply to all ground mounted SESs.

(1)

Setbacks. An intermediate scale SES shall comply with the following setback requirements:

a.

The intermediate scale SES shall be located no closer than the lesser of:

1.

15 feet from any property line; or

2.

The required setback for the applicable zoning district, if any;

b.

The intermediate scale SES shall be located no closer than the lesser of:

1.

20 feet from any public right-of-way; or

2.

The required setback for the applicable zoning district, if any; and

c.

The intermediate scale SES shall be located no closer than 50 feet from any residential dwelling unit on an adjacent lot.

(2)

Visual buffers. An intermediate scale SES in a residential or mixed-use district shall have, to the extent reasonably practicable, a 15-foot visual buffer of natural vegetation, plantings, earth berms, and/or six to eight feet high fencing that provides a reasonable visual and lighting screen to reduce the view of the SES from residential dwelling units on adjacent lots (including those lots located across a public right-of-way). The existing natural tree growth and natural land forms along the SES perimeter may create a sufficient buffer and shall be preserved when reasonably practicable.

(3)

Signage. An intermediate scale SES:

a.

Shall display signs:

1.

Stating the risks that may result from contact with an intermediate scale SES;

2.

Identifying the owner or operator of the intermediate scale SES; and

3.

Providing a 24-hour emergency contact phone number.

b.

Shall comply with the requirements of article 3.3 of this chapter for displaying any advertisement; and

c.

May have signs that contain educational information about the intermediate scale SES.

d.

All systems must adhere to current local and state laws and regulations for decommissioning.

(Ord. No. 2020-23, § 1, 9-15-2020)