§ 110-6. Other terms related to solar land uses.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Flush-mounted means a type of building-mounted system in which there is no space between the solar panels or collectors and the structure of the building.

Kilowatt (kW) means a measure of the use of electrical power equal to 1,000 watts.

Kilowatt-hour (kWh) means a unit of energy equivalent to one kilowatt (one kW) of power expended for one hour.

Megawatt (MW) means a measure of the use of electrical power equal to 1,000 kilowatts.

Megawatt-hour (MWh) means a unit of energy equivalent to one megawatt (one MW) of power expended for one hour.

Mobile home park solar energy system means a principal solar energy system (PSES) and shall follow all application procedures for a principal solar energy system (PSES).

Roof pitch means the final exterior slope of a building roof calculated by the rise over the run, typically, but not exclusively, expressed in twelfths such as 3/12 , 9/12 , 12/12 .

Solar collector coverage means a solar energy system that is an integral part of a building rather than a separate device, replacing a typical component of a building. Examples include, but are not limited to, solar energy systems that are contained within roofing materials, windows, skylights and awnings.

Solar energy easement means easement that limits the height or location, or both, of structures or vegetation, or both, for the purpose of providing access to sunlight.

Solar farm means large-scale solar energy systems. These facilities are typically larger tracts of land containing hundreds of arrays of photovoltaic panels covering the majority of a parcel. A solar farm development is associated with a principal solar energy system.

Solar garden means a small-scale solar energy system that is sometimes operated under the form of a cooperative. These facilities generally contain a smaller number of arrays for the purpose of sharing the benefit of energy production. A solar garden development is usually associated with accessory solar energy systems. A solar garden would be an appropriate development for a residential planned unit development, a conservation preservation residential zone, or the residential portion of a community mixed use development.

Solar glare means the effect produced by light reflecting from a solar panel with an intensity sufficient to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss in visual performance and visibility.

(Ord. No. 1802, § 156.006, 3-26-2018)