For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms and words are hereby defined; words used in the present tense shall include the future; words used in the singular number shall include the plural number; and the plural the singular; and the word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary.
BUILDING. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls, and designated or intended for the shelter, support, enclosure or protection of persons, animals or chattels.
FENCE. A continuous barrier extending from the surface of the ground to a uniform height of not less than six feet from the ground at any given point, constructed of dirt, wood, stone, steel, or other metal, or any substance of a similar nature and strength.
GATE. A door or other device attached to a fence which, when opened, provides a means of ingress and egress of persons and things for which it was intended, and which, when closed, forms a continuous barrier as a part of the fence to which it is attached.
IMPROVED AREA. Area containing solar panels, electrical inverters, storage buildings and access roads.
PUBLIC ROAD. Any road or highway which is now or hereafter designated and maintained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation as part of the State Highway System, whether primary or secondary, hard-surfaced or other dependable roads which provide access to residential areas, Setbacks for improved areas shall be measured from the road right- of-way.
RESIDENCE. A building used as a dwelling for one or more families or persons.
RESIDENTIAL AREA. Any area within one- tenth mile of a solar energy facility having three or more dwellings.
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY. An energy facility or area of land principally used to convert solar energy to electricity, which includes, but is not limited to, the use of one or more solar energy systems. This definition shall only include those facilities that sell electricity to be used off site.
(Ord. passed 11-2-15)