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Amending Legislative Code Chapters 63 and 65 pertaining to solar energy systems.
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WHEREAS, on February 24, 2010, the City Council adopted Policy LU-3.19 in the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan calling for study of “tools, techniques, and regulations to facilitate increased usage of solar energy systems, either as standalone systems or as supplements to conventional energy sources;” and
WHEREAS, Section 60.103(k) of the Zoning Code states that a purpose of the Zoning Code is “to promote the conservation of energy and the utilization of renewable energy resources;” and
WHEREAS, Section 61.801(b) of the Zoning Code authorizes the Saint Paul Planning Commission to initiate amendments to the code; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2011, the Planning Commission initiated a study to consider Zoning Code text amendments to facilitate the increased usage and viability of solar energy systems; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2011, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on draft solar energy systems text amendments to clarify and add some detail to regulations that apply to solar energy systems; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the public testimony and recommendations of the Neighborhood Planning Committee on the proposed amendments to Chapters 63 and 65 of the Zoning Code and made its recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on September 16, 2011; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing before the City Council having been conducted on October 19, 2011 at which all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard, the Council having considered all the facts and recommendations concerning the amendments; NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
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That Legislative Code Chapter 63 Zoning Code - Regulations of General Applicability is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 63.110. Building design standards.
(e) The visibility visual impact of rooftop mechanical equipment shall be reduced through such means as loca...
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