03/02/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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*DRAFT I MAY 2020 TOWN MEETING WARRANT* Page 30 Article To see if the Town will vote to add §174-25 (H)(14) to the M,ash ee Zoning By Law "Table of Use Regulations" as follows: Type of Use Residential Commercial Industrial R-3 R-5 C-1 C-2 C-3 1-1 Large-scale Ground SP SP SP SP, SP SP Mounted Solar Energy System, subject to the provisions of Sec. 174- 45.7 or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Planning Board Explanation: This article would allow the development, of large scale solar energy systems in the residential, commercial and industrial zoning districts of the, Town as with a Special Permit from the Planning Board. Article To see if the Town will vote to add new section 174,-45.7: Solar Energy Systems to, the Mashpee Zoning Bylaws as follows: Solar Ener ystems Purpose and Intent This section promotes the creation of new small, medium and large-scale, ground-mounted solar energy systems by providing standards for the placement, design, construction, operation,, monitoring, modification and removal of such installations that address public health, safety or welfare concerns, minimize impacts on scenic, natural and historic resources and, provide adequate financial assurance for the.eventual decommissioning of such installations. This byllaw is adopted pursuant to and in accordance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Green Communities Act and Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 3. General Provisions A. Small scale ground mounted solar energy systems and roof mounted solar energy systems shall be considered an accessory use allowed as-of-right in the R-3, R-5, C-1, C-2, C-3, and 1-1 districts..In issuing a building permit for such systems, the Building Inspector shall ensure that neighboring properties are effectively protected from any adverse impacts from glare. B. Any medium or large scale solar energy system shall be allowed in the R-3, R-5, C-1, C-2, C-3 and 1-1 Zoning Districts only after the issuance of a Special Permit by,the Planning Board. In issuing such Special Permits,the Board shall ensure that neighboring properties are effectively protected from any significant adverse impacts from glare,that any such systems are properly fenced or otherwise secured, and that no hazardous materials are stored in quantities greater than permitted by other sections of this bylaw.