Solar Energy Production Facility Regulations

Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 1007-A
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1. The minimum lot size for a solar energy production facility shall be twenty-five (25) vacant acres and a maximum of one-hundred vacant acres 2. A minimum perimeter area of 1 % or as determined by the Site Plan Review or other relevant agencies 3. The maximum height for a solar array and related building shall be fifteen (15) feet 4. Ground-mounted facilities shall be enclosed with a security fence with a minimum height of six feet to discourage unauthorized entry. The fence location and maximum height shall comply with the requirements of Section 1102-A. 5. Clearly visible warning signs shall be placed on the fence and/or site perimeter advising of potential high voltage hazards. 6. Prior to preliminary site plan approval or construction plan the applicant shall submit proof of notice to the utility company that operates the power grid where the solar energy production facility will be located of the intent to develop an interconnected power generation facility. 7. Prior to site construction plan approval, the applicant shall submit proof of an executed interconnection agreement with the utility or other written proof of an agreement with the utility that construction can proceed. 8. A solar energy production facility shall be considered abandoned after a one-year period without energy production. 9. The operator of the facility and property owner shall be responsible for removing all energy production and transmission equipment and appurtenances within 120 days of abandonment. 10. A decommissioning plan must be submitted with the Use Permit application 11. The Use Permit shall be renewed annually and subsequent owners of a solar energy production facility at the location must apply for and receive a new Use Permit. ADOPTED OVERLAY DISTRICTS
1007-A | Corpus