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District(s). For the purposes of the application of this LDC, the geographic area of SAs are further defined as all properties within each SA. Where Master Plans or Design Standards & Regulations have been adopted for a SA, the standards of that SA shall apply. In cases of conflict between LDC standards and standards of a SA, the more stringent standard shall apply. § 7.09.01.03.2 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM STANDARDS CITYWIDE. (A) Solar energy systems shall be allowed on all types of structures,lots, or parcels and in all zoning districts as an accessory structure. The installation of such devices shall comply with the following: (1) All devices shall comply with Chapter 156 of the City of Zephyrhills Code of Ordinances,Sections 7.09.01.01 and 2.02.08 of this LDC,and be required to obtain approval from the Planning Department (if applicable)and a permit from the Building Department. (2) All ground-mounted solar energy systems shall comply with the following: (a) Shall be certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center(Section 377.705, F.S.); (b) Shall be located on lots or parcels a minimum of 15,000 square feet in size; (c) Shall meet all setback requirements for accessory structures; (d) Shall be located in the side or rear yard and shall not be located in any front or secondary front yard; (e) Shall require a site plan and approval from the Planning Department if the total square footage of the ground-mounted solar energy system(specifically the solar array)exceeds 300 square feet; (f) For lots less than one(1)acre in size,all ground-mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed 10 feet in height when utilized in a residential zoning district or on a lot containing a residential structure; all ground-mounted solar energy systems utilized on lots containing all other uses and on all other lot sizes shall not exceed the height limitation for the applicable zoning district and (g) For lots less than one(1)acre in size,the total square footage of the ground-mounted solar energy system(specifically the solar array)shall not exceed 800 square feet when in a residential zoning district or on a lot containing a residential structure. (3) All roof-mounted solar energy systems shall comply with the following: (a) Shall be certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center(Section 377.705, F.S.); (b) Shall be installed in at maximum the following amount, provided a sufficient solar zone exists to accommodate them as determined by the certification of a Florida-registered architect or engineer who shall also certify the total size of available solar zone in square feet: 1. Sufficient solar energy systems to fill the available solar zone, to the extent that such construction is allowed by Chapter 156 of the City of Zephyrhills Code of Ordinances. (c) Solar energy systems shall not extend more than 12 inches above the roofline or parapet of the structure upon which it is mounted, or five(5) feet above a flat roof, whichever is less, while still satisfying the height requirements for the applicable zoning district; (d) No part of the solar energy system and equipment shall extend beyond the edge of the roof; and (e) Required accessory equipment may be allowed on the roof or ground. Accessory equipment located on the ground shall meet all accessory structure setbacks. (4) Any solar energy system that has generated no electricity for a period of 360 days shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall be removed within 180 days of such abandonment.This shall include the removal of the entire solar energy system and any associated facilities and equipment connected thereto from the - 2 -