A solar energy system that is out of service for a continuous twelve-month period will be deemed to have been abandoned.

The Zoning Officer may issue a "Notice of Abandonment" to the owner of the property upon which there is an abandoned solar energy system. The notice shall be sent via regular mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner of record, at the address maintained by the Township Tax Assessor.

Any abandoned solar energy system shall be removed at the owner's sole expense within 60 days after service of the "Notice of Abandonment" by the Township. If the solar energy system has not been removed within 60 days of service of notice by the Township notifying the owner of such abandonment, the Township may, but is not obligated to, remove the system in the manner set forth in subsection 21-1014.5d.

When an owner of a solar energy system has been notified to remove same and has not done so within 60 days after service of said notice and the Township removes such system, the Township may place a lien upon the property for the cost of the removal. If removed by the owner, a demolition permit shall be obtained and the solar energy system shall be removed. Upon removal, the property shall be cleaned, restored and revegetated to blend with the existing surrounding vegetation at the time of abandonment. Removal costs incurred by the Township must be certified by the Township Construction Official and a lien must be voted on by a resolution by the Township Council.