For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GROUND-MOUNTED SES. A freestanding solar energy system that is not attached to and is separate from any building on the same parcel on which the solar energy system is located.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM (SES). A system (including solar collector surfaces and ancillary solar equipment), either affixed to a permanent principal or accessory building or functioning as a freestanding structure, that collects, stores and distributes solar energy for heating or cooling, generating electricity, or heating water. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS include, but are not limited to, photovoltaic (PV) power systems and solar thermal systems. SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS do not include individually powered solar lights such as garden lights, landscape lights, accent lights, security lights, cameras or flood lights.
SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS. A combination of equipment and/or controls, accessories, inter- connecting means and terminal elements for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy.
(Ord. 7, Series 2019, passed 9-16-2019)