E. SETBACKS

All commercial battery energy storage systems must meet the setback requirements for a solar facility as set forth ARTICLE XXXI Section 13, part D.

F. FENCING

The entire perimeter of all commercial battery energy storage systems shall be surrounded by a security fence of not less than the height of the Commercial Battery Energy Storage System(s) to prevent unauthorized access. Fences shall be black opaque vinyl coated chain link. All gates will be locked. The applicant will place a sign, not to exceed eight (8) feet in area, which contains the name and address of the operator and an emergency telephone contact number for the operator.

G. SCREENING

All commercial battery energy storage systems shall be surrounded by a vegetative screening along the outside of the perimeter of the fence at a suitable height and density to minimize the view of the systems. Screening shall, at a minimum, be the height of the required fencing and shall, at a minimum, include one evergreen for every sixty (60) lineal feet. The landscape screen shall be part of a required buffer yard that is at least fifty (50) feet in width from the required fencing.

H. EXTERIOR LIGHTING

All exterior safety lighting will be developed in a manner which precludes light trespassing onto adjoining parcels, and which is limited to the amount of light needed for maintenance, safety, and security.

I. FIRE PREVENTION/SUPPRESSION PLAN AND REQUIREMENTS

At the time of any application for a rezone or Development Plan review, the applicant shall submit a Fire Prevention and Suppression Plan which consists of the following:

1. 1.
   Description of potential fire and emergency scenarios that may require a response from fire, emergency medical services, police, and other emergency responders.
2. 2.
   Emergency procedures to be followed in the case of fire, explosion, or other potentially dangerous conditions. Procedures shall include notifying and providing access to the Delaware County Fire Department or the closest volunteer fire department.
3. 3.
   Other procedures as determined necessary by Delaware the County to provide for the safety of occupants, neighboring properties, and emergency responders.
4. 4.
   Details of the applicant’s plan to comply with the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) Standard 855, including, but not limited to, hazard mitigation analysis, fire suppression design and equipment, fire and explosion testing, emergency planning and training, NFPA Standard 1 (Fire Code), NFPA 70 (Electric Code), and all applicable Indiana and local building, fire, safety, and construction rules, orders, ordinances, and regulations.