Woodbine City Zoning Code
§ 26-23.7A
Solar Energy Systems, Principal Use Standards.
[Added 6-16-2022 by Ord. No. 606-2022]
All solar energy systems permitted as a principal use in accordance with Section 26-4 of this Chapter shall meet the following standards:
a.
Public service infrastructure necessary to support the solar energy system is available, or can be provided without any off-site development in a Pinelands Forest Area management area;
b.
The solar energy system, including any proposed off-site infrastructure, shall be located and screened in such a way as to minimize visual impacts as viewed from:
c.
Should the development of new or expansion of existing on-site or off-site infrastructure be necessary to accommodate the solar energy system, clearing shall be limited to that which is necessary to accommodate the use in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:50-6.23. New rights-of-way shall be limited to a maximum width of 20 feet, unless additional width is necessary to address specific safety or reliability concerns; and
d.
Any solar energy facility shall be decommissioned within 12 months of the cessation of its utilization. Decommissioning shall include:
1.
Removal of all energy facilities, structures and equipment, including any subsurface wires and footings, from the parcel;
2.
Restoration of the parcel in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:50-6.24, unless restoration is unnecessary because the parcel is to be put into active agricultural use or approved for development in accordance with the certified local ordinance within that twelve-month period; and
3.
Any other measures necessary to address ecological and visual impacts associated with the solar energy facility, including the removal of offsite infrastructure and restoration of affected lands; and