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parks in excess of that which already exists. J. The development and operation of a solar energy system shall not have a significant adverse impact on fish, wildlife, or plant species or their critical habitats, or other significant habitats identified by the Town of Aurora or other federal or state regulatory agencies. K. Artificial lighting of any solar energy system shall be limited to lighting required for safety and operational purposes and shall be shielded from all neighboring properties and public roads. L. Ifthe use of an approved solar energy system which required a special use permit is discontinued, the owner or operator shall notify the Building Inspector within 30 days of such discontinuance. If a solar energy system is to be retained and reused, the owner or operator shall further inform the Building Inspector of this in writing at such time and obtain any necessary approvals within one year, otherwise it shall be automatically deemed abandoned. M. Any solar energy system to be used strictly for agricultural use purposes in accordance with New York State Agriculture and Markets Law may have some of the requitements of this chapter waived by the Building Inspector or Town Board, SECTION 4. AMENDMENT NO. 2, Article Il of Chapter 95A, Section 8 of the Code of the Town of Aurora originally adopted on March 13, 2017, is hereby repealed and amended as follows: SECTION 8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT CRITERIA. Special use permits issued for utility-scale solar energy systems shall meet the following conditions: A. Maximum lot area: The maximum lot area shall be 15 acres. B. Setbacks, In addition to the setback requirements of the underlying district, any utility-scale solar energy system shall adhere to the following setbacks: (1) A minimum 100 feet from all property lot lines bordering a residential (R) use district. (2) As regulated for accessory structures in the Commercial (C1, C2, and C3) uses in Chapter 116 of the Town Code. G) From public roads and railroads: a minimum of 75 feet from any public road or railroad (measured from the road right-of-way or property line). (4) From schools, public parks: a minimum of 750 feet from all property lot lines bordering a school or public park. C. Maximum overall height. The height of a utility-scale solar energy system shall not exceed 15 feet when oriented at maximum tilt, D. There shall only be allowed one utility-scale solar energy systems per lot. E. A utility-scale solar energy system shall adhere to all applicable federal, state, county and Town of Aurora laws, regulations, building, plumbing, electrical, and fire codes. F. Development and operation of a utility-scale solar energy system shall not have a significant adverse impact on fish, wildlife, or plant species or their critical habitats, or other significant habitats identified by the Town of Aurora or other federal or state regulatory agencies. G. The design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a utility-scale solar energy system shall prevent the misdirection and/or reflection of solar rays onto neighboring properties, public roads, and public parks in excess of that which already exists. H. All structures and devices used to support solar collectors shall be nonreflective and/or painted a subile or earth-tone color. I. All transmission lines and wiring associated with a utility-scale solar energy system shall be buried or utilize existing overhead transmission line structures and include necessary encasements in