§ 20.10.200 — Energy conversion systems

20.10.200 - Energy conversion systems.

A. Solar energy conversion systems components, including, but not limited to, absorption cooling units, collectors, heat exchangers, photovoltaic cell arrays, solar power concentrating arrays, solar reflectors, including solar dishes and storage water tank units may be permitted as accessory uses and/or buildings in any district in accordance with building permit requirements where applicable and in compliance with the following conditions: 1. If mounted on the main building, it shall not exceed the maximum height limit as provided for such buildings by more than ten feet; 2. If mounted on any accessory structures, it shall not exceed more than ten feet above the top of the structure; 3. No portion of the system shall project over any property line or required front, side, or side street setback. B. Wind-driven generators or wind-driven pumps, where permitted, are subject to the following conditions: 1. Must be located in the rear yard for all residential Zoning Districts R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-O and residential special districts P-R I, P-R II, SRR, and P-MD; 2. Shall be in compliance with the guidelines of the Federal Aviation Administration and shall not exceed eighty feet in height in commercial C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 and manufacturing M-1, M-2, M-3 zoning districts and not to exceed thirty five feet in height in residential R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-O and residential special districts P-R I, P-R II, SRR, and P-MD; 3. Any propeller blades or similar devices shall come no closer than ten feet to the ground or to any structure, and shall have clearance from any overhead wires in accordance with electric utility company requirements; 4. No portion of the system shall project over any property line or required front, side, or side street setback; 5. The structural integrity of every wind-driven generator and pump, regardless of height, shall be designed and sealed by a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas; 6. The construction of wind-driven generator and pump foundations must comply with the building code of the city; 7. Noise and vibration levels must be in compliance with Title 9 (Health and Safety) of this Code.

(Ord. 16653 § 2 (part), 2007) (Ord. No. 18454, § 1, 1-12-2016)