[Adopted 8-2-2018 by L.L.
No. 4-2017]
The purpose of this article is to establish a payments in lieu
of tax (PILOT) program for the taxation of solar and wind energy systems,
as authorized by RPTL § 487, Subdivision 9.
As used in this article, all terms shall have the definitions as indicated in Town Code § 103-2. "Solar or wind energy system" shall have the definition as indicated in RPTL § 487, Subdivision 1.
This article shall not apply to rooftop-mounted solar energy systems that use electricity solely on site and small-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems permitted pursuant to Town Code § 103-4. Such systems remain fully exempt from the increase in the assessed value attributable to the installation of a solar energy system under RPTL § 487.
A.
Any owner or developer of a solar or wind energy system must provide
written notification via certified mail to the Town Clerk, with a
copy to the Town Assessor, of its intent to construct a solar or wind
energy system.
B.
The Town shall have 60 days from receipt of the written notification
to notify the owner or developer of its intent to require a PILOT.
C.
The PILOT schedule for a solar or wind energy system shall adhere
to RPTL § 487, Subdivision 9.
D.
Prior to the Planning Board's issuance of final site plan approval,
the owner or developer of a solar or wind energy system must have
a PILOT agreement in place with the Town.
