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and that no hazardous materials are stored in quantities greater than permitted by other sections of this By-Law, subject to approval by the Plan Review Committee and Design Review Committee (Allowed by SP under 174- 45.7 only in the Solar Energy System Overlay District). Submitted by Petition Explanation: This article would allow the development of medium and large scale solar energy systems in the residential (R-5) and commercial (C-2) zoning districts with a Special Permit from the Planning Board provided they are within the Solar Energy Systems Overlay District. The Board of Selectmen will make a recommendation on Article 27 at Town Meeting The Finance Committee will make a recommendation on Article 27 at Town Meeting Motion Made By The Petitioner Robert Mills I move the Town vote to approve Article 27 as printed in the warrant with the exception of the phrase, “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion postponed indefinitely at 7:32 PM Article 28 To see if the Town will vote to establish within the Town of Mashpee a Solar Energy System Overlay District by adding a new Section 174-45.7as follows: SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS OVERLAY DISTRICT A. Purpose and Intent 1. This section promotes the creation of new small, medium and large-scale, ground-mounted solar energy systems overlay district, in the areas which are delineated on a map dated January 25, 2021 and entitled "Solar Energy Systems Overlay District, ROUTE 151, ALGONQUIN AVENUE AND OLD BARNSTABLE ROAD, Mashpee, Massachusetts," (attached hereto) and which shall be considered as superimposed over other districts established by the zoning by-laws of the Town. This map, as it may be amended from time to time, is on file with the office of the Town Clerk and with any explanatory material therein, is hereby made a part of this chapter, by providing standards for the placement, design, construction, operation, monitoring, modification and removal of such installations that address public safety, minimize impacts on scenic, natural and historic resources and for providing adequate financial assurance for the eventual decommissioning of such installations. This Overlay District Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Green Communities Act and Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 3. 2. Uses, other than Solar Energy Systems, otherwise not permitted in the portions of a zoning district superimposed by this district shall not be permitted in this district. 3. The Solar Energy Systems Overlay District shall include all of the land within the lines described in subsection B, which are in the R-5 and C-2 zoning districts. Medium and large scale solar energy systems located in the industrial zoning district (I-1) are exempt from the requirements of this chapter and require