1. Ordinance No. 480-WWW Solar Energy Systems

2. What is a Solar PV System?

3. Typical Solar PV Systems

5. General Information Solar PV Systems Typical Payback Period – 17 Years Low to No Maintenance required Most systems include a Guarantee

6. Building-Integrated Solar PV Systems (BIPV) * PV Shingles on Single Family Homes

7. Building-Integrated Solar PV Systems on Civic & Commercial Buildings

8. What is a Solar Thermal System?

9. Typical Solar Thermal Systems

10. General Information Solar Thermal Systems Typical life-expectancy of a well maintained system is from 15 to 30 years.Typical life-expectancy of a well maintained system is from 15 to 30 years. Low to No Maintenance requiredLow to No Maintenance required In Texas, a solar thermal system can generate up to 90% percent of annual water heating needs.In Texas, a solar thermal system can generate up to 90% percent of annual water heating needs.

11. How much do they cost? Typical 5kW Solar PV System on a residential home is $35,000 to $45,000.Typical 5kW Solar PV System on a residential home is $35,000 to $45,000. 50kW commercial building system is approximately $400,000.50kW commercial building system is approximately $400,000. Solar Thermal System for a residential home is approximately $4,000 to $8,000.Solar Thermal System for a residential home is approximately $4,000 to $8,000. For a commercial building system is approximately $15,000 and $250,000.For a commercial building system is approximately $15,000 and $250,000.

12. Residential Incentive Programs Federal Tax CreditFederal Tax Credit –30% of system cost Texas Property Tax ExemptionTexas Property Tax Exemption –100% property tax exemption on the appraised value of solar power generating devices Oncor Energy Customer RebatesOncor Energy Customer Rebates –Up to $2.46 per installed watt of system size (up to $24,600) for solar (covers approximately 1/3 of cost)

13. Commercial Incentive Programs Federal Tax CreditFederal Tax Credit –30% of system cost Texas Tax IncentivesTexas Tax Incentives –Franchise tax deduction for solar electric systems (deduct the total cost of the system from the company’s taxable capital or take 10 percent of the system’s cost off the company’s income) –100% property tax exemption on the appraised value of solar power generating devices Oncor Energy Customer RebatesOncor Energy Customer Rebates –Up to $2.46 per installed watt of system size (up to $24,600) for solar

14. Citizen Input / Board Review P&Z Discussion: February 5, 2009P&Z Discussion: February 5, 2009 P&Z Discussion: March 5, 2009P&Z Discussion: March 5, 2009 SPIN Meeting: March 23, 2009SPIN Meeting: March 23, 2009

15. Section 4 Definitions SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS - A device or combination of devices or elements that rely on direct sunlight as an energy source, including any substance or device that collects sunlight for the following uses: heating or cooling of a structure or building; heating or pumping of water; or, generating electricity.

16. Section 34 Accessory Uses Residential: Ground Mounted /Residential: Ground Mounted / Roof Mounted Non-Residential: Ground Mounted /Non-Residential: Ground Mounted / Roof Mounted ACCESSORY USE District Where Permitted hh.Solar Energy Systems (See Section 34.5 for specific regulations) ALL

17. Residential Zones Ground Mounted Systems: Height: Six (6) feetHeight: Six (6) feet Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the principal building on the lot.Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the principal building on the lot. Side and Rear: No system shall be located less then ten (10) feet from any side or rear property line.Side and Rear: No system shall be located less then ten (10) feet from any side or rear property line. Maximum Size: No system shall be larger than two- hundred (200) square feet combined solar panel area.Maximum Size: No system shall be larger than two- hundred (200) square feet combined solar panel area. Location: No system shall be seen from a height of six (6) feet while standing on the highest grade of the adjacent public right-of-way line.Location: No system shall be seen from a height of six (6) feet while standing on the highest grade of the adjacent public right-of-way line. i.Corner Lots: No panels shall be visible from any adjacent public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet.

18. Residential Zones Roof Mounted Systems: Height: No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the panel and the roof.Height: No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the panel and the roof. Maximum Size: No system shall be larger than two-hundred (200) square feet combined solar panel area.Maximum Size: No system shall be larger than two-hundred (200) square feet combined solar panel area. Location: No system shall be seen from a height of six (6) feet while standing on the highest grade of the adjacent public right-of-way line.Location: No system shall be seen from a height of six (6) feet while standing on the highest grade of the adjacent public right-of-way line. i.Corner Lots: No panels shall be visible from any adjacent public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet.

19. Non-Residential Zones Ground Mounted Systems: Height: Six (6) feetHeight: Six (6) feet Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the front most building on the lot.Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the front most building on the lot. Side and Rear: No system shall be located less then twenty-five (25) feet from any side or rear property line.Side and Rear: No system shall be located less then twenty-five (25) feet from any side or rear property line. Maximum Size: No system shall be larger than five- hundred (500) square feet combined solar panel area.Maximum Size: No system shall be larger than five- hundred (500) square feet combined solar panel area. Location: No system shall be seen from a height of six (6) feet while standing on the highest grade of the adjacent public right-of-way line.Location: No system shall be seen from a height of six (6) feet while standing on the highest grade of the adjacent public right-of-way line. –Corner Lots: No system shall be visible from any adjacent public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet.

20. Non-Residential Zones Roof Mounted: No system shall be visible from any public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet.No system shall be visible from any public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet. All Zones No solar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a building permit has been issued or principal use has actually been commenced.No solar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a building permit has been issued or principal use has actually been commenced.

21. Section 45 Specific Use Permits Residential: Ground Mounted /Residential: Ground Mounted / Roof Mounted Non-Residential: Ground Mounted /Non-Residential: Ground Mounted / Roof Mounted SPECIFIC USE District Where Permitted 45.Solar Energy Systems, subject to the requirements of Section 45.17 ALL SITE PLAN REQUIRED

22. Residential Zones Ground Mounted Systems: Height: Six (6) feet Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the principal building on the lot. Side and Rear: No system shall be located less then ten (10) feet from any side or rear property line. Maximum Size: No system shall be larger than four- hundred (400) square feet combined solar panel area. Location: No system shall be visible from the public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet from where the property takes access onto. i.Corner Lots: No panels shall be visible from any adjacent public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet.

23. Residential Zones Roof Mounted Systems: Height: No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the panel and roof.Height: No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the panel and roof. Maximum Size: No system shall be larger than four- hundred (400) square feet combined solar panel area.Maximum Size: No system shall be larger than four- hundred (400) square feet combined solar panel area. Location: No system shall be visible from the public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet from where the property takes access onto.Location: No system shall be visible from the public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet from where the property takes access onto. i.Corner Lots: No system shall be visible from any adjacent public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet.

24. Non-Residential Zones Ground Mounted Systems : Height: Six (6) feetHeight: Six (6) feet Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the front most building on the lot.Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the front most building on the lot. Side and Rear: No system shall be located less then forty (40) feet from any side or rear property line.Side and Rear: No system shall be located less then forty (40) feet from any side or rear property line. Maximum Size: No system shall be larger than one- thousand (1000) square feet combined solar panel area.Maximum Size: No system shall be larger than one- thousand (1000) square feet combined solar panel area. Location: No system shall be visible from any ground level public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet from where the property takes vehicular access onto.Location: No system shall be visible from any ground level public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet from where the property takes vehicular access onto. i. Corner Lots: No system shall be visible from any adjacent public right-of-way at a height of six (6) feet.

25. Non-Residential Zones Roof Mounted Systems : No system shall be visible from any public right- of-way at a height of six (6) feet. All Zones No solar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a building permit has been issued or principal use has actually been commenced.No solar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a building permit has been issued or principal use has actually been commenced. A line of sight analysis will be required in addition to the applicable submittal requirements under Section 40 (Development Plans and Site Plans) of the City of Southlake Zoning Ordinance.A line of sight analysis will be required in addition to the applicable submittal requirements under Section 40 (Development Plans and Site Plans) of the City of Southlake Zoning Ordinance.

26. Specific Use Permit Costs for All Residential Zones –$200.00 + $10/acre –Modification to: $50 for Solar Energy System SUP $50 for Solar Energy System SUP

27. P & Z Action: April 9, 2009 (Ordinance No. 480-WWW Solar Energy Systems) Approved (7-0) subject to the replacement of the SUP height requirement to be changed from fourteen (14) feet to six (6) feet.April 9, 2009 (Ordinance No. 480-WWW Solar Energy Systems) Approved (7-0) subject to the replacement of the SUP height requirement to be changed from fourteen (14) feet to six (6) feet.

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