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Code and the site plan application requirements set forth in this section. Tier 2B battery energy storage systems associated with a solar or wind energy project shall also only be allowed in conformance with the Village laws associated with these type projects (only allowed in the zoning districts that allow a solar and/or wind project). Applications for the installation of a Tier 2B battery energy storage system have the following requirements: A. They shall be reviewed by the Code Enforcement Officer and the for completeness. An application shall be complete when it addresses all matters listed in this article, including, but not necessarily limited to, i) compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and all applicable provisions of the Energy Code and ii) matters relating to the proposed battery energy storage system and floodplain, utility lines and electrical circuitry, signage, fire safety, lighting, vegetation and tree-cutting, noise, decommissioning, site plan and development special use and development, ownership changes, safety, and permit time frame and abandonment. Any deficiencies in the application must be addressed prior to substantive review. B. They shall be referred to the County Planning pursuant to General Municipal Law S 239-m, if required C. They shall be referred to any fire company/district which would provide fire protection services for the property. D. The Planning Board shall engage in site plan review on the application after the SEQR process is completed, which can include approval, approval with conditions, or denial. A full EAF shall be submitted by the applicant. E. Utility lines and electrical circuitry. All on-site utility lines shall be placed underground to the extent feasible and as permitted by the serving utility, with the exception of the main service connection at the utility company right-of-way and any new interconnection equipment, including, without limitation, any poles, with new easements and right-of-way. F. Signage. (1) The signage shall be in compliance with ANSI Z535 and shall include the type of technology associated with the battery energy storage systems, any special hazards associated, the type of suppression system installed in the area of battery energy storage systems, and 24-hour emergency contact information, including reach-back phone number. (2) As required by the NEC, disconnect and other emergency shutoff information shall be clearly displayed. A clearly visible warning sign concerning voltage shall be placed at the base of all pad-mounted transformers and substations. G. Lighting. Lighting of the battery energy storage systems shall be limited to that minimally required for safety and operational purposes and shall be reasonably shielded and downcast from abutting properties. In accordance with Village law, there shall be no light spillage onto adjoining properties. H. Vegetation and tree-cutting. Areas within 10 feet on each side of Tier 2 battery energy storage systems shall be cleared of combustible vegetation and other combustible growth in accordance with all applicable codes. Single specimens of trees, shrubbery, or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar plants used as ground covers shall be permitted to be exempt provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire. Removal of trees should be minimized to the extent possible and shall only be done with prior Village approval. l. Noise. The one-hour average noise generated from the battery energy storage systems, components, and associated ancillary equipment shall not exceed a noise level of 45 dBA as measured at the outside wall of any nonparticipating residence or occupied community building. Applicants may submit equipment and component manufacturers' noise ratings to demonstrate compliance. The