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licensed engineer verifying the structural integrity of the building and a New York State code compliance checklist. C. Ground-mounted solar energy systems shall be subject to the following requirements: (1) The location of said solar energy system shall be placed no closer than two times the standard setback requirements for an accessory building/structure of the zoning district in which it is located. (2) The location of said solar energy system shall only be located in the side or rear yard. (3) The height of said solar energy system shall not exceed 15 feet when oriented at maximum tilt. (4) The total surface area of said solar energy system on a lot shall not exceed 800 square feet per acre in an R-1, R-2, R-3 or RR. (5) The total surface area of a non-utility-scale said solar energy system on a lot situated in an Agriculture (A) and Commercial (C1, C2, and C3) District shall not exceed 5% of the total square footage of the entire lot. (6) The total surface area of a utility-scale solar energy system on a lot which is greater than two acres situated in Commercial (C1, C2, and C3) District shall not exceed 10% of the total square footage of the entire lot. D. Site plan requirements for ground-mounted solar energy systems. If site plan approval is required by this chapter for a ground-mounted solar energy system or a site plan is requested by the Building Inspector for any ground-mounted solar energy system, the applicant shall be required to submit a site plan in accordance with the Town of Aurora's site plan requirements and also drawn in sufficient detail as set forth below: (1) Plans and drawings of the solar energy system installation signed by a New York State- certified engineer or registered architect showing the proposal layout of the solar energy system along with a description of all components, existing vegetation, any proposed clearing and grading of the lot involved, any stormwater or erosion disturbances, and utility lines, both above and below the ground, on the site and adjacent to the site; (2) Property lot lines and the location and dimensions of all existing structures and uses within 500 feet of the solar panels. (3) Any proposed fencing and/or screening for said project. (4) Any such additional information as may be required by the Town's professional engineer or consultant, Town Board, Town Attorney, Building Inspector or other Town entity; and (5) A public hearing on said site plan may be waived by the Town Board. E. Solar storage batteries. When solar storage batteries are included as part of any solar energy system, they shall be placed in secure container or enclosure meeting the requirements of the New York State Building Code. F. All solar energy systems shall adhere to all applicable federal, state, county and Town of Aurora laws, regulations and building, plumbing, electrical, and fire codes, G. Any solar energy system shall be accessible for all emergency service vehicles and personnel complying with the requirements of the New York State Building Code. H. All structures and devices used to support solar collectors shall be nonreflective and/or painted a subtle or earth-tone color. I. The design, construction, operation, and maintenance of any solar energy system shall prevent the misdirection and/or reflection of solar rays onto neighboring properties, public roads, and public