The following terms shall apply to this chapter as written unless the context indicates or requires different meanings:
BUILDING-INTEGRATED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS. An active solar energy system that is an integral part of a principal or accessory building, rather than a separate mechanical device, replacing or substituting for an architectural or structural component of the building. Building-integrated systems include, but are not limited to, photovoltaic or hot water solar energy systems that are contained within roofing materials, windows, skylights, and awnings.
GROUND MOUNT. A. solar energy system mounted on a rack or pole that rests on or is attached to the ground.
ROOF MOUNT. A solar energy system that is mounted on a rack that is fastened onto a building roof.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM (SES). All components required to become a complete assembly for structure that will convert solar energy into electricity for use.
SOLAR FARM. A commercial facility either more than 20 acres in size or more than two megawatts a/c in capacity that converts sunlight into electricity, whether by photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar thermal devices (CST), or other conversion technology, for the primary purpose of wholesale sales of generated electricity. A solar farm is the principal land use for the parcel on which it is located.
SOLAR GARDEN. A commercial solar-electric (photovoltaic) array of no more than 20 acres in size or more and two megawatts or less a/c in capacity that provides retail electric power (or a financial proxy for retail power) to multiple households or businesses residing in or located off-site from the locations of the solar energy system. A county solar garden is the principal land use for the parcel on which it is located.
(Ord. 2024-05, passed 4-16-2024)