Hapeville City Zoning Code

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

(1)

Setbacks. A large scale SES shall comply with the following setback requirements:

a.

The large 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 large 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 large scale SES shall be located no closer than 100 feet from any residential dwelling unit on an adjacent lot.

(2)

Visual buffers. A large scale SES 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. A large scale SES:

a.

Shall display signs:

1.

Stating the risks that may result from contact with a large scale SES;

2.

Identifying the owner or operator of the large 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 large scale SES.

(Ord. No. 2020-23, § 1, 9-15-2020)