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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ORDINANCE N0.2010 -10 BY: Mayor Kennedy AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW CHAPTER I1 SS (SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS) OF THE NORTH OLMSTED ZONING CODE IN ORDER TO PERMIT AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF SOLAR ENERGYSYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the North Olmsted Zoning Code currently does not regulate or otherwise provide for the use of solar energy production methods in the City; and WHEREAS, "Green Energy" initiatives and renewable /sustainable energy options like solar energy allow for potential long term energy savings for consumers while achieving a tangible reduction in energy production by-products; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Director of Planning recommend that this Council adopt zoning regulations providing for the appropriate use of Solar Energy Systems in the City; and WHEREAS, the Director of Planning, at the request and direction of the Mayor, has drafted and recommended for the consideration of the City Council, a proposed new Chapter 1155 of the Zoning Code which would establish regulations for the use of Solar Energy Systems in North Olmsted, all in a manner to best protect and promote the general health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to accordingly create new Chapter 1155 of the Zoning Code, as recommended by the Mayor and the Director of Planning; and WHEREAS, the Planning & Design Commission on the j n~ day of L~ ~j(t-U.G,~ 2010, by formal motion, (recommended -did not recommend) (with suggested chan s) that this Ordinance be adopted; and WHEREAS, following publication of newspaper notice in conformance with the provisions of Section 14 of Article IV of the Charter of the City of North Olmsted and Section 1127.03 of the North, Olmsted Zoning Code, a public hearing was held on this proposed legislation on the ~- day of i1~(~ L~ , 2010; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That there is hereby created new Chapter 1155 of the North Olmsted Zoning Code, entitled "Solar Energy Systems," which, as created, shall read in its entirety as provided for in attached Exhibit A, which is by reference expressly incorporated herein. SECTION 2: That any Ordinances or parts of Ordinances or Resolutions that are inconsistent or in conflict with newly created Chapter 1155 of the Zoning Code are, to the extent of any such inconsistency or conflict, repealed, but that in all respects the North Olmsted Zoning Code, as amended and supplemented from time to time, shall remain in full force and effect.