(a) "Abandonment" means the discontinued use of the Solar Energy System in whole or part.
(b) "Flush Mounted Solar Energy Systems" Means a roof-mounted system mounted directly abutting the roof. The pitch of the solar collector may exceed the pitch of the roof up to five percent (5%) but shall not be higher than ten (10) inches above the roof.
(c) "Solar Energy System" means for electrical systems, any collection of solar panels, connectors, battery banks, controllers, wiring, meters, inverters, and/or switching devices or other related accessories intended to work in combination to convert solar energy to electrical power. For thermal systems this would include solar panels, piping, tanks, controllers, meters, heat exchangers and/or valves or other related accessories intended to work in combination to convert solar energy to thermal energy.
(d) "Solar Panel" means any device used for collecting solar energy and converting it to electrical power.
(Ord. 830-08-22. Passed 8-24-22.)