§ 13.5-8. Supplemental regulations.

(a)

The manufacturer's or installer's identification and appropriate warning sign shall be posted on near the panels in a clearly visible manner.

(b)

On-site power lines between solar panels and inverters shall be placed underground.

(c)

The design of the solar energy facilities buffer shall use materials, colors, textures, screening and landscaping, that will blend the facility into the natural setting and existing environment.

(d)

The applicant must obtain a driveway permit from the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

(e)

The design and construction of solar energy facilities shall not produce light emissions, either direct or indirect (reflective), that would interfere with pilot vision and/or traffic control operations as stated within any Military Mission Footprint (MMF).

(f)

The design and construction of solar energy facilities shall not produce electric emissions that would interfere with aircraft communications systems or navigation as stated within any MMF.

(g)

A copy of the application to the utility company that will be purchasing energy from proposed site shall be provided to the county.

(h)

A fully executed copy of an agreement between the property owner and the facility's owner or operator confirming that the owner or operator has permission of the property owner to apply for the necessary permits for construction and operation of the SEF.

(i)

Any other relevant studies, reports, certificates and approval as may be reasonably required by Carteret County.

(j)

A description of the proposed technology to include type of solar panel and system, fixed mounted versus solar tracking, number of panels, and angles of orientation.

(k)

An information sign shall be posted and maintained at the entrance(s), which lists the name and phone number of the operator.

(l)

Each owner, operator or maintainer of a SEF to which this chapter applies shall utilize good husbandry techniques with respect to landscaping referenced in section 13.5-6(f), including but not limited to, proper pruning, proper mowing, and proper mulching, so that the vegetation will reach maturity as soon as practical and will have maximum density in foliage. Dead or diseased vegetation shall be removed and replanted immediately. Plants or grasses on the site that are not included as a part of the landscaping buffer shall be maintained by the facility operator as to not constitute a nuisance.

(m)

Soil with adequate vegetative cover must be maintained under and around the panels. Vegetative cover shall be mowed on a regular basis as to not constitute a nuisance. The use of soil sterilants is prohibited. The use of pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals shall comply with the regulations set forth in G.S. ch. 143, art. 52.

(Ord. of 11-20-17, Art. 8)