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Solar Energy Facilities - Permits
Permitting requirements; additional design standards.
(1) Building and zoning permits shall be required for each solar energy facility. Applications for such building and zoning permits shall include, along with all other documentation, information, exhibits and fee otherwise required by the Township, the following:  
(a) A written plan for the proposed facility indicating and detailing the location of all existing and proposed solar energy facilities on the subject tract, property boundaries, required setbacks, utility locations, and locations of any ground-mounted equipment;
(b) Calculations detailing both the existing and proposed building coverage and impervious coverage for the subject tract;
(c) A written narrative detailing all of the potential adverse impacts associated with the proposed solar energy facility, and how such impacts will be minimized. This narrative shall include, at a minimum, information regarding site selection, facility design, facility appearance, and buffering and screening of the facility and associated equipment;
(d) Calculations detailing the percentage of roof coverage;
(e) Written approval by the homeowners' association, or similar body, where applicable;
(f) A written narrative detailing any glare which may result from the solar energy facility, and further, how glare which may impact neighboring properties shall be minimized; and
(g) Documentation confirming that any ground-mounted facility proposed for a location in front of a primary building or structure shall be screened pursuant to § 200-127A(3).
 
See Forms, Permits and Fees for more information.