For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(a) “Applicant.” The person or entity filing an application under this chapter. The terms “person” and “entity” are interchangeable in this chapter.
(b) “Facility owner.” The person or entity having an equity interest in the wind energy facility, including their respective successors and assigns.
(c) “Hub height.” The distance measured from the surface of the wind energy facility's foundation to the height of the wind turbine hub to which the blades or other spinning device is attached.
(d) “Non-participating landowner.” Any landowner, except those on whose property all or a portion of a wind energy facility is located pursuant to an agreement with the facility owner or operator.
(e) “Occupied building.” A school, hospital, church, public library or other building, regardless of whether publicly or privately owned, used for public gathering(s).
(f) “Operator.” The entity responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the wind energy facility.
(g) “Shadow flicker.” The on-and-off flickering effect of a shadow caused when the sun passes behind the rotor of a wind turbine.
(h) “Turbine height.” The distance measured from the surface of the tower foundation to the highest point of the turbine rotor plane.
(i) “Wind energy facility.” An electric generating facility, whose main purpose is to supply electricity, consisting of one or more wind turbines and other accessory structures and buildings, including substations, meteorological towers, electrical infrastructure, transmission lines and other appurtenant structures and facilities.
(j) “Wind turbine.” A wind energy conversion system that converts wind energy into electricity through the use of a wind turbine generator.
(Ord. 25-10. Passed 5-10-10.)