18.16.225 Solar Energy Systems.
A. Solar energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts unless the Community Development Director or Chief Building Official determines there could be specific adverse public health and safety impacts from the proposed system. In such cases, a conditional use permit is required.
B. The following regulations pertain to all proposed solar energy systems:
1. Roof-mounted solar panels shall be exempt from height limits, but shall be subject to design review pursuant to Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.64.020.
2. Ground-mounted solar panels and associated equipment shall be subject to the setback requirements for accessory structures, and shall also be subject to the screening requirements described in Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.16.280(K) to the extent feasible as to not impair the function of the solar energy system. Exceptions to the setback and screening requirements may be made through the conditional use permit or design review process. (Ord. 1069 § 5, 2023; Ord. 1062 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 953 § 1(16), 2007)