The following definitions pertain to the general installation of small wind turbines.
“Hub height.” The distance measured from the surface of the tower foundation to the height of the wind turbine hub, to which the blade is attached.
“Lot.” A distinct permanent parcel, identified as such by permanent parcel number upon the public record.
“Monopole.” A support structure, erected for small wind turbines purposes, constructed of a self- supporting hollow metal tube securely anchored to a foundation.
“Small wind energy system.” A wind energy conversion system consisting of a turbine, a tower and associated control or conversion electronics, which has a capacity of not more than ten kW and which is intended to primarily reduce consumption of utility power.
“Tower height.” The vertical component of a wind energy system that elevates the wind turbine generator and attached blades above the ground. “Tower height” shall be measured to the turbine mounting point.
(Ord. 47-09, passed 5-4-2009)