[Adopted 8-1-2011 by Ord. No. 1692-2011]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALTERNATE ENERGY SYSTEM
Solar arrays; wind turbines; generators powered by gas, diesel,
propane or similar type of combustible fuel; fuel cells and other
technologies that produce electrical energy for on-site use. Alternate
energy systems shall not include self-contained fixtures.
ALTERNATE ENERGY SYSTEM EMBLEM
A placard available to the community that shall be installed
on a structure where an alternate energy system in employed.
A. Whenever a new alternate energy system is installed on a multifamily
residential structure, an alternate energy system emblem shall be
installed adjacent to the main entrance(s) to the structure.
B. Whenever a new alternate energy system is installed on a nonresidential
structure, an alternate energy system emblem shall be installed adjacent
to the main entrance of the structure.
A. One- and two-family residential structures. An alternate energy system
emblem shall be installed at the time of any change in ownership or
occupancy of a residential structure. The emblem shall be installed
adjacent to the electric meter box, if the meter is near the front
of the structure, or within four feet of the front corner of the structure
closest to the street at a height between five feet to six feet above
grade.
B. Multifamily and nonresidential structures. An alternate energy system emblem shall be installed at the time of the periodic inspection required pursuant to §
170-7.
A. Installation. Unless otherwise directed by the Fire Official, alternate energy system emblems shall be installed at the locations specified in §§
170-25 and
170-26 of this article.
B. Cost. Alternate energy system emblems shall be available for sale
to members of the community at an amount of money to be established
by the Fire Official, not to exceed $30 per emblem.
The penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of this article shall be as established in §
170-9 for nonresidential structures and §
170-21 for residential structures.