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managed by regular mowing or grazing so as to minimize the amount and height of <br /> combustible material available in case of fire. Herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers <br /> shall not be used to manage vegetation. To the greatest extent practicable, a diversity of <br /> plant species shall be used, with preference given to species that are native to New England. <br /> Use of plants identified by the most recent copy of the "Massachusetts Prohibited Plant <br /> List" maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is prohibited. <br /> 7. Noise Generation—Noise generated by ground-mounted solar energy systems and <br /> associated equipment and machinery shall conform to applicable state and local noise <br /> regulations, including the DEP's Division of Air Quality noise regulations, 310 CMR 7.10. <br /> 8. Fencing—Fencing around solar arrays shall provide a minimum 6" clearance between the <br /> fence bottom and the ground to allow passage of small wildlife.-The Planning Board shall <br /> require residential style fencing where necessary to screen the solar energy systems year <br /> round from adjacent residences. <br /> 9. Land Clearing and Soil Erosion —Clearing of natural vegetation and topsoil shall be limited to <br /> what is necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of the ground-mounted <br /> solar energy system. No topsoil removed during construction.shall be exported from the <br /> site. <br /> 10. Emergency Services—The ground-mounted solar energy system owner or operator shall <br /> provide a copy of the project summary, electrical schematic, and site plan to the Mashpee <br /> Fire Department, and any other neighboring Fire Department upon request. Upon request <br /> the owner or operator shall cooperate with local emergency services in developing an <br /> emergency response plan. All means of shutting down the solar energy system shall be <br /> clearly marked.The owner or operator shall identify a responsible person for public <br /> inquiries throughout the life of the installation. <br /> I. The Planning Board may, upon the prior written request of the applicant, waive any of the <br /> requirements of this Section, but must state their reasons for doing so in writing as part of their <br /> decision. <br /> Submitted by Planning Board <br /> EXPLANATION <br />