As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
RESIDENTIAL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM
A wind energy conversion system consisting of one or two
wind turbines, one or two towers, and associated control of conversion
electronics, with a total height of not more than 165 feet, and is
intended to primarily supply electrical power for the use on the subject
property (net metering is allowed).
[Amended 12-18-2017 by L.L. No. 2-2018]
TOWER
The support structure, including guyed, monopole, and lattice
types, upon which a wind turbine and other mechanical devices are
mounted.
TOWER HEIGHT
The height above grade of the uppermost fixed portion of
the tower, excluding the length of any axial rotating turbine blades.
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
One or more mechanical devices which are designed and used
to convert wind energy into a form of electric energy for sale or
redistribution to others.
WIND MEASUREMENT TOWER
A tower used for the measurement of meteorological data such
as temperature, wind speed, and wind direction.
WIND TURBINE
Any piece of electrical generating equipment that converts
wind energy into electrical energy through the use of airfoils, rotating
turbine blades, or similar devices to capture the wind.