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Article 5: Uses <br /> Section 5.9: Standards for Utilities <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-102 <br /> <br />(b) The height of proposed arrays and support structures shall not exceed <br />40 feet. <br />(c) Individual arrays/solar panels shall be designed and located in order to <br />prevent reflective glare toward any inhabited buildings on adjacent <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 agrees 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 writing 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 />Utilities Uses Not Listed <br /> Submittal Requirements <br /> In addition to the information required under Section 2.7of this Ordinance, the <br />following shall be submitted as part of the application: <br /> Detailed narrative outling how the proposal is consistent with the Utilities <br />land use definition as contained in Article 10 of this Ordinance. <br /> 228