As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
GROUND-MOUNTED ACCESSORY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A solar collector system or solar energy device that is affixed
or mounted at ground level and that is intended primarily for on-site
use or to reduce on-site energy consumption. An accessory solar energy
system may share unused energy on site with an electric utility that
supplies power to the site.
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
When used herein, a device associated with a solar energy
system, such as an outdoor electrical unit/control box, that transfers
energy from the solar energy system to the intended on-site structure.
ROOF MOUNTED ACCESSORY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A solar collector system or solar energy device that is affixed
to or mounted on a roof that is intended primarily for on-site use
to reduce energy consumption. Any excess energy produced may be shared
back to the energy supplier that supplies power to the site, in accordance
with applicable laws and regulations.
[Amended 1-9-2017 by Ord.
No. 1672]
SOLAR ENERGY
Radiant energy (direct, diffuse, and reflected) received
from the sun.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
Any solar collector or other solar energy device, or any
structural design feature whose primary purpose is to provide for
the collection, storage and distribution of solar energy for space
heating or cooling, for water heating or for electricity that may
be mounted on a building or on the ground and is not the primary use
of the property.