Ord 505 Amend Code Alternative Energy SystemsCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 505
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLES D, E, F, AND G OF
THE CITY CODE CONCERNING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, does hereby ordain:
Section 1.
Title 12 -1D -18-A is hereby amended as follows:
A. Solar Energy Systems: Solar energy systems are allowed with an appropriate permit a
conditional use in all zoning districts subject to the following regulations:
Section 2.
Title 12 -1D -18-A-4 is hereby amended as follows:
4. Ground Mounted Systems:
d. Maximum Area:
(1) Residential Districts: The system shall be limited in size to the maximum
requirement allowed for accessory structures. in the applicable zoning district or
(2) Business and Industrial Districts: The system shall be limited in size to no
more than twenty five percent (25%) of the rear or side yard in which the system
is located, whichever is less.
e. Reclamation: Upon abandonment or decommissioning and removal of the system, the
disturbed area shall be restored to an appearance that is compatible with the surrounding
area.
Section 3.
Title 12 -1D -18-A-6 is hereby amended as follows:
6. Color: Solar energy systems shall use colors that are not visually incompatible blend with the
color of the roof material on which the system is mounted or other structures.
Section 4.
Titles 12 -1E -3-B, 12 -1F -1-B, 12 -1F -2-B, 12 -1F -3-B, 12 -1F -4-B, 12 -1F -5-F, and 12-1G-2 are
hereby amended as follows:
Ground mounted Ssolar energy systems that are accessory to the principal use of the land and are
designed to supply energy to on site uses, as regulated by section 12-1D-18 of this chapter.
Section 5.
Titles 12 -1E -3-C, 12 -1F -1-C, 12 -1F -2-C, 12 -1F -3-C, 12 -1F -4-C, 12 -1F -5-G, and 12-1G-3 are
hereby amended as follows:
Roof mounted Ssolar energy systems that are accessory to the principal use of the land and are
designed to supply energy to on site uses, as regulated by section 12-1D-18 of this chapter.
Section 6.
This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after the date of its passage and publication.
Adopted and ordained into an Ordinance this sixth day of September, 2016.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ATTEST
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
andra Krebsbach, ayor
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