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3. Ground-mounted solar energy syst s shall be set back a distance o least 50 feet from any <br /> commercial property or use, and feet from any industrial proper or use. The Planning Board may <br /> reduce the minimum setback d' tance as appropriate based on s' e-specific considerations. <br /> J <br /> 4. Ground-mounted solar ergy systems shall be set back distance of at least 50 5 feet from/;, butting <br /> conservation land and y property not included in the ound-mounted solar array applic on.The <br /> Planning Board may educe the minimum setback dis nce as appropriate based on site pecific <br /> considerations. <br /> S. Fixed tilt G und-mounted solar energy sys ms shall have a maximum hei t of 15 feet above grade. <br /> In the case f single or dual axis tracking Gr und-mounted solar energy sy ems, the Planning Board <br /> may inc ase the maximum height as ap opriate based on site-specific onsiderations. <br /> 6. 1 erters, energy storage systems nd transmission system subst tions shall be set back a distance of <br /> least 200 feet from any residen e, and at leas:___ feet fromarg co nrnercial or industrial building. <br /> The Planning Board may reduce the minimum setback distance as appropriate based on site-specific <br /> considerations. <br /> .(- Required Performance Standards <br /> 1. Visual Impact Mitigation—The site plan for a ground-mounted solar energy system shall be designed <br /> to screen the array to the maximum extent practicable year round from adjacent properties in <br /> residential use and from all road ways. Planting of vegetative screening shall be completed prior to final <br /> approval of the solar energy system by the Consulting Engineer. (what about fencing) <br /> 2. W re as ' pia i all required setbacks shall be left in their undisturbed <br /> natural vegetated condition for the duration of the solar energy system's installation. <br /> 3. Lighting— Lighting of ground-mounted solar energy systems shall be limited to that required for safety <br /> and operational purposes, and shall be reasonably shielded from abutting properties. Lighting shall be <br /> directed downward and shall incorporate full cut-off fixtures to reduce light pollution. <br /> 4. Signage—Signs on ground-mounted solar energy systems shall comply with all applicable regulations <br /> of this bylaw and any Town sign bylaw. A sign shall be required to identify the owner, operator and <br /> interconnected utility and provide a 24-hour emergency contact phone number. Ground-mounted solar <br /> energy systems shall not be used for displaying any advertising signage. <br /> 5. Utility Connections—Within setback distances and except where soil conditions, location, property <br /> shape, and topography of the site or requirements of the utility provider prevent it, all utility <br /> connections from grid-intertie solar energy systems shall be placed underground. Electrical transformers <br /> for utility interconnections may be above ground if required by the utility provider. <br />