The intent of this chapter is to promote and protect the public
health, welfare and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Newark
by regulating solar energy systems to thereby create a more attractive
economic and business climate, enhance and protect the physical appearance
of the community, preserve the scenic and natural beauty of designated
areas, preserve property values and provide a more enjoyable and pleasing
community.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ACCESSORY USE
A use subordinate and related to the principal use of a lot,
or of the principal building or structure on the same lot, and serving
a purpose clearly incidental to the permitted principal use of the
lot or of its principal building, including parking and swimming pools.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
Equipment that directly converts solar energy into thermal
or electrical energy.
B.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, ROOFTOPA system of solar panels wholly contained on the rooftop of a building and designed to provide energy principally to the parcel on which the system is installed.
C.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, ROOFTOP, COMMERCIALA system of solar panels wholly contained on the rooftop of a business/industrial building and designed to provide energy principally to the parcel on which the system is installed.