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Introduced by Councilor ze,Mzian, January 19, 19801
CITY OF BANGOR
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THAT
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor and its inhabitants have experienced
direct and tangible effects of the shortage of non -replenishable energy
sources through higher prices; and
WHEREAS, the technology is currently available to utilize solar energy
to provide all or a portion of residential or commercial space heating and
cooling and hot water needs; and the use of solar collectors would benefit
the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Bangor; and
'WHEREAS, should solar energy become a major or sole source of beating
and cooling within the City of Bangor, or should the increased utilization
of solar anergy be impeded by wide spread fears or doubts concerning pro-
tection
ncerning.peo-
tection ofsolar rights, then it will be appropriate to provide approp-
riate zoning protection of the use and opportunity to use solar collectors
by prohibiting the constructing of structures which would cast shadows upon
adjacent lots; and
WHEREASi the degree of protection contained in the existing zoning..
regulations for a solar collector against encroachment because of topo-
graphical and other conditions is presently unknown,
NOW, THEREFORE, by the City Council of the City of Bangor: ORDERED,
THAT the staff of the Department of Planning and Community Development
examine all existing zoning regulations contained in the ordinances of the
City of Banger to determine the extent to which height, setback and lot
density limitations are sufficient to provide most lots with a minimum of
protection from neighboring structures blocking the sunlight from falling
upon solar collectors which are or could be placed on those lots, and
FURTHER, that a report beprepared by the aforementioned staff and sub-
mitted to the City of Bangor Energy Advisory Committee and the Bangor City
Council by September 1, 1980.
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Dated: January 14, 1980 I
Introduced and filed -4y
Paul P. Zendzian -
Councilmaa