Port St. Lucie Land Usage supplementary use zoning code regulations for solar energy

This rule seeks to facilitate the commercial generation and distribution of solar power and the use of on-site solar energy systems to meet the energy demands of buildings and support facilities in the City. All solar equipment and devices shall comply with Florida Statutes and shall be certified by the Florida Solar Energy Commission. […] (B)Solar Energy System. In addition to other applicable sections of this Code, a solar energy system shall be subject to the following provisions:(1)All solar panels and devices are considered structures and subject to the requirements for such, together with all other applicable building codes and ordinances, unless otherwise provided for in this Code. Solar panels installed on roofs are exempt from the building height requirements. Solar panels installed on rooftops shall be located two (2) feet from the roof edge.(2)Ground or pole mounted systems shall be limited to a height of ten (10) feet above the finished floor elevation of the principle structure.(3)Solar energy systems shall not be located in front or side corner yards of any parcel unless the following are met: 1) the conditions of the side and back yards prohibit the installation of a system, and 2) adequate buffering along the adjacent roadway is provided and 3) the location is approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning.