Ordinance Adopting SPPF Regulations and Rescinding Moratorium (2)

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9. “Solar Module” means a grouping of solar cells with the purpose of collecting or converting solar energy. 10. “Solar Panel” means that part or portion of a Solar Power Production System containing one or more receptive cells or modules, the purpose of which is to convert solar energy to electricity. 11. “Solar Power Production Facilities” or “SPPF” means a utility on an area of land designated for the purpose of producing photovoltaic electricity with a nameplate capacity of over one hundred kilowatts (100 KW) and includes, but is not limited to, an assembly of solar panels and solar equipment that converts sunlight into electricity and then stores and/or transfers that electricity. Solar Power Production Facilities may include mechanical buildings and other uses that are typical to a SPPF, however offices and other commercial uses are prohibited. 17.61C.030 Adoption of Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map 1. The official Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The official Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map shall be identified by the signature of the Chairperson of the Board and attested by the Clerk of the Board. 2. No changes of any nature shall be made to the Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map except in conformity with the procedures set forth in KCC Title 15B. 17.61C.040 Solar Overlay Zones As a rural county, the protection of existing agricultural resources is a priority. The following solar overlay zones are established to preserve prime agricultural land by designating areas of the county that are appropriate for the siting of SPPFs: 1. Solar Overlay Zone 1 consists of lands designated by the Washington State Department of Agriculture as agricultural land uses on its agricultural land use geodatabase. 2. Solar Overlay Zone 2 consists of lands that are not designated by Washington State Department of Agricultural as agricultural land uses on its agricultural land use geodatabase. 17.61C.050 Permitting Requirements Except as provided in 17.61C.060, the placement or construction of an SPPF on any properties identified as Solar Overlay Zone 1 on the Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map is prohibited. The placement or construction of an SPPF in Solar Overlay Zone 2 shall require conditional use permit approval. 17.61C.060 Permitting Exceptions The placement or construction of an SPPF on properties in Solar Overlay Zone 1 may be allowed subject to conditional use permit approval, in the following locations: