The purpose of this Article is to balance the need for clean,
renewable energy resources and the necessity to protect the public
health, safety and welfare of the community. The City of Fredericktown
finds these regulations are necessary to ensure that renewable energy
systems are appropriately designed, sited, and installed.
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have these
prescribed meanings:
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
A structure, the use of which is customarily incidental and
subordinate to that of the principal building and is attached thereto,
and is located on the same lot or premises as the principal building.
ARRAY
A number of solar panels or modules connected together in
a single structure. One (1) installation can have more than one (1)
array.
BLADES
The aerodynamic surface of a wind energy system that catches
the wind.
BRAKING
A method of overspeed control that utilizes a brake, which
is applied mechanically, electrically, or hydraulically, to stop the
rotor of a wind energy system in emergencies.
BUILDING-INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM (BIPV)
Photovoltaic system used to replace traditional building
materials in part of a building envelope, like awnings, roofs, facades,
and sunrooms. PV shingle or tiles, PV laminates, and PV glazing are
all examples of BIPV.
FLUSH-MOUNTED SOLAR PANEL
Photovoltaic panels and tiles that are installed flush to
the surface of a roof and which cannot be angled or raised.
MONOPOLE TOWER
A wind energy system tower consisting of a single pole, constructed
without guyed wires and anchors.
QUALIFIED SOLAR INSTALLER
A person who has skills and knowledge related to the construction
and operation of solar electrical equipment and installations and
has received safety training on the hazards involved. Persons who
are on the list of eligible photovoltaic installers or who are certified
as a solar installer by the North American Board of Certified Energy
Practitioners (NABCEP) shall be deemed to be qualified solar installers
for the purposes of this definition. Persons who are not on the list
of eligible installers or NABCEP's list of certified installers may
be deemed to be qualified solar installers if the City determines
such persons have had adequate training to determine the degree and
extent of the hazard and the personal protective equipment and job
planning necessary to perform the installation safely. Such training
shall include the proper use of special precautionary techniques and
personal protective equipment, as well as the skills and techniques
necessary to distinguish exposed energized parts from other parts
of electrical equipment and to determine the nominal voltage of exposed
live parts.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Geothermal or ground-source heat-pump, solar energy, and
small wind energy systems used to reduce on-site energy consumption.
SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEM
Any apparatus or equipment designed for the purpose of converting
wind energy into electrical energy to reduce on-site consumption of
utility power. This includes vertical-axis and horizontal-axis systems
mounted on a building or a freestanding tower over fifteen (15) feet
in height.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
Any apparatus or equipment designed for the purpose of collecting
and transforming solar energy into thermal or electricity energy.
Solar energy systems may include photovoltaic or solar-thermal systems.
SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM
A solar energy system that uses sunlight to produce heat
that is used for water heating or space heating or cooling.
TOWER
The vertical component of a wind energy system that elevates
the wind turbine generator and attached blades above the ground.
Any system that is out of service for a continuous period of
six (6) months will be considered abandoned and must be removed within
ninety (90) days. If such system is not removed within ninety (90)
days, the City may remove such system at the owner's expense after
giving the owner notice and an opportunity to be heard with respect
to removal.