A. A solar energy system is permitted in all zoning districts as an accessory to a principal use.

B. A solar energy system shall provide power for the principal use and/or accessory use of the property on which the solar energy system is located and shall not be used for the generation of power for the sale of energy to other users, although this provision shall not be interpreted to prohibit the sale of excess power generated from time to time to the local utility company.

C. A solar energy system connected to the utility grid shall provide written authorization from the local utility company to the city of Maywood Park acknowledging and approving such connection.

D. The design of the solar energy system shall conform to applicable industry standards. All wiring shall comply with the applicable version of the National Electric Code (NEC). The local utility provider shall be contacted to determine grid interconnection and net metering policies. The applicant shall submit certificates of design compliance obtained by the equipment manufacturer from a certifying organization and any such design shall be certified by an engineer registered in the state of Oregon. (Please note that the existing roof structure and the weight of the solar energy system shall be taken into consideration when applying for a solar energy system permit.)

E. The solar energy system shall comply with all applicable Maywood Park ordinances and codes so as to ensure the structural integrity of such solar energy system.

F. Before any construction can commence on any solar energy system the property owner must acknowledge that he/she is the responsible party for owning and maintaining the solar energy system. [Ord. 2015-1 § 4, 2015.]