1. No alternative or emerging energy facility shall be located, modified, or constructed within Solebury Township unless a permit has been issued to the landowner in accordance with the provisions of this section.
2. The permit application and conditional use application shall be accompanied with a fee in the amount specified by Solebury Township.
3. The permit application and conditional use application shall demonstrate that the alternative or emerging energy facility will comply with the provisions contained under this section. The following specific items shall be provided by the applicant:
A. A complete narrative describing the proposed alternative or emerging energy facility, which shall include: a project overview; the project location; the number of the alternative or emerging energy systems; the area and height of the alternative or emerging energy systems; the initial and potential generating capacities; the facility dimensions; and the manufacturer's specifications.
B. An affidavit or similar evidence of agreement between the landowner and the facility owner/operator demonstrating that the facility owner/operator has the capabilities and permission of the landowner to apply for necessary permits for construction and operation of the alternative or emerging energy facility.
C. A site plan, prepared, signed, and sealed by a qualified professional licensed as determined by the Township, showing the boundary lines of the property occupied by the alternative or emerging energy facility and the properties within 500 feet on which the proposed alternative or emerging energy facility will be located, when determined necessary by the Zoning Officer. The site plan shall also include: topographical and natural features; the planned location of the alternative or emerging energy systems; the building setback lines; the access road and turnout locations; building and structures; and all public utilities.
D. Other relevant studies, reports, certifications and approvals, and other municipal ordinances as may be reasonably requested by Solebury Township to ensure compliance with this Part.
4. As part of the permit or conditional use application, Solebury Township may attach conditions and safeguards in order to consider the health, safety, and general welfare of the applicant and the adjacent property owners.
5. The following provisions shall apply to emergency service requirements for an alternative or emerging energy facility:
A. The applicant shall provide a copy of the permit application to the local emergency response providers (police, fire, and ambulance) of Solebury Township, unless Solebury Township notifies the emergency response providers.
B. If required by the Zoning Officer, the applicant, in conjunction with the emergency service providers, shall establish an emergency response plan for the alternative or emerging energy facility.
6. Pursuant to the time limitations specified for a permit application, Solebury Township will determine whether the application is administratively complete and advise the applicant accordingly.
7. Pursuant to the time limitations specified by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., and the State-wide Building Code [Chapter
5, Part
1], Solebury Township shall consider the permit or conditional use application. The applicant may be afforded an opportunity to present the project to the designated municipal officials, as well as answer questions about the project.
8. Throughout the permit process, the applicant shall promptly notify Solebury Township of any changes to the information contained in the permit or conditional use application.
