(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY. Any device or assembly of devices that uses solar energy from the sun for generating electricity for the primary purpose of wholesale or retail sale and not primarily for consumption on the specific property on which the device or devices reside (i.e. off-premises consumption); said COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY was previously described within the Zoning Code as “Photovoltaic Power Station, Solar Farm, Park or Plant”. A COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY may be ground installed or non-ground installed (i.e. building mounted).
NON-COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY. Any device or assembly of devices that uses solar energy from the sun for generating electricity for the primary purpose for consumption by a building or other structure requiring a Building Permit situated on the specific property on which the device or devices reside (i.e. on-premises consumption). A NON-COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY may be ground installed or non-ground installed (i.e. building mounted).
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY. Any device or assembly of devices that uses solar energy from the sun for generating electricity; such Facility shall be classified either as a “Commercial Solar Energy Facility” or a “Non-Commercial Solar Energy Facility”.
(B) A Solar Energy Facility used for generating, electricity for the primary purpose for consumption by a building or other structure requiring a Building Permit owned by the Owners of the Solar Energy Facility and not for the primary purpose of wholesale or retail sale, but not situated on the specific property on which the device or devices reside, shall be classified as a “Commercial Solar Energy Facility” and shall be permitted only in the same Zoning Districts and be subject to the same requirements as a Commercial Solar Energy Facility.
(Ord. 2023-30, passed 8-21-2023)