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visible from public thoroughfares in the least visible location <br />where at least 85% of optimal system performance can be <br />achieved. If the south side is publicly visible, solar energy systems <br />should be installed on the west or east side if less publicly visible <br />and shade factors are appropriate. <br />viii. Minimize visual impacts by locating solar energy systems back <br />from the front facade. <br />ix. Single installations on a single roof plane are preferable to <br />disjointed arrays or arrays on mu�ltiplb"',roof planes. If more than <br />one array is needed, it is pre erg limit the system to one panel <br />section on each side of the structure.vVrth rear location preferred. <br />X. Use the least invasive method feasible to atfach the solar energy <br />system to a historiefy, f such that it avoids damage to significant <br />features and historic materials and can be rem6ued3so that the <br />4;NY , <br />original character is easily restor/i,, <br />xi. Solar shirigles'J"' ay be appropriate if added to a roof surface visible <br />from a puble�thoroughfare if lowor;non-reflective shingles are <br />used and the nstallationis xeversitilewithout impacting the roof or <br />elements on the,<fbod. <br />ldingntegrate " /solar systems arncouraged to be included in <br />initial design of ne, construction, rather than as a later <br />�% l3 <br />ition„especially A e"'V' blend in with the character of the roof. <br />ay lie integrated into non -historic windows <br />L glazing visible from public <br />a non -reflective coating. <br />xiv. On pitched roofs, solar energy systems should be installed flush <br />with the%pitch of the roof provided that an appropriate gap allows <br />N,/l for atr circulation to maintain system efficiency according to the <br />/i cif,• <br />mufacturer s instructions. On flat roofs, the system may be <br />elevated if not highly visible from public streets. <br />xv. Mechanical equipment attached to the building fascia may be <br />painted a similar color as the fascia in order to blend into the <br />building, provided that doing so does not obscure any labels or <br />signs required by applicable codes and standards. <br />b. Not Recommend: <br />L Avoid placing solar energy systems in the front yard or yards <br />adjacent to a public thoroughfare. Refer also to applicable zoning <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />