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Article 5: Uses <br />Section 5.10: Standards for Telecommunication Facilities <br />c) Individual arrays /solar panels shall be designed and located in order to <br />prevent reflective alare toward anv inhabited buildinas on adiacent <br />properties as well as adjacent street rights -of -way. <br />(d) A clearly visible warning sign concerning voltage must be placed at the <br />base of all pad-mounted transformers and substations. <br />(e) All mechanical equipment of principal solar energy systems including any <br />structure for batteries or storage cells, shall be completely enclosed by _a <br />minimum eight (8) foot high fence with a self - locking gate, and provided <br />with screening in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.8. <br />(f) The applicant shall submit proof of liability insurance covering bodily <br />injury and property damage demonstrating a minimum coverage limit of $ <br />500,000.00 per occurrence. <br />(g) A Type D Land Use Buffer shall be provided along any portion of the <br />perimeter of the parcel, easement, or leasehold area located adjacent to <br />Property zoned, or otherwise utilized for, residential use except where <br />such property is owned, leased or consists of other utility easements <br />currently used for electrical distribution or transmission purposes. <br />Existing vegetation may be used to satisfy the landscaping requirements. <br />(3) Decommissioning <br />The applicant aarees to the following as conditions in case the utility is to be <br />abandoned: <br />(a) The owner /operator of the facility is required to notify the Orange County <br />Planning Director in writinq 60 days prior to planned the cessation or <br />abandonment of the facility for any reason. This notice shall provide the <br />exact date when the use of the facility will cease. <br />(b) Documentation shall be provided indicating that the public utility <br />purchasing the power has been made aware of the decision. <br />(c) The facility shall be removed within 12 months from the date the <br />applicant ceases use of the facility. <br />(d) Once the infrastructure is removed the property, the owner shall obtain <br />the necessary Erosion Control permits to re- stabilize the property. The <br />time frame for completion shall be determined by the Orange County <br />Erosion Control Officer. <br />(e) The owner shall provide financial security in form and amount acceptable <br />to the County to secure the expense of dismantling and removing said <br />structures. <br />(f) Upon removal of the facility, the Department shall cause a notice to be <br />recorded within the Orange County Registrar of Deeds office indicating <br />that the Class A Special Use Permit has been revoked. <br />SECTION 5.10: STANDARDS FOR TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES <br />5.10.1 Intent <br />The regulations contained herein are designed to provide for the safe and efficient integration of <br />facilities necessary for the provision of advanced wireless telecommunications services through <br />the community with the goal of establishing reliable wireless service to the public, governmental <br />system to potentially be located on property where there are existing land uses. A solar array- public utility is <br />considered to be a principal use of property. <br />Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 -81 <br />