§ 153.602 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS. Any structure or device used to convert, generate or harness alternative energy sources on site or for private use. No experimental, homebuilt, or prototype alternative energy system shall be allowed without certification of a professional engineer licensed by the State of Ohio.

   COMMERCIAL ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM. A system having a faceplate capacity of 500 kW or more, and shall conform to the Ohio Building Code, Ohio Residential Code and the National Electrical Code. Under no circumstance shall any alternative energy systems provide power to electrical power energy distribution systems (power grids) other than the Village Municipal Power System. No experimental, homebuilt, or prototype alternative energy system shall be allowed without certification by a professional engineer licensed by the State of Ohio.

   GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. Any solar energy system in which a solar energy device is permanently affixed, or otherwise placed in any area other than the roof of a primary or accessory structure.

   OUTDOOR FURNACE AND BOILER. Any device, appliance, or structure that is designed, intended and/or used to provide heat and/or hot water to any associated structure, and operates by burning wood or any other fuel.

   OUTDOOR GENERATOR. Any outdoor device used for emergency backup power during utility outages, including energy storage systems.

   ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. Any solar energy system in which a solar energy device is permanently affixed to the roof of a primary or accessory structure.

   SOLAR ENERGY DEVICE. Solar photovoltaic panel, solar photovoltaic collector, solar photovoltaic array, solar thermal panel or tubing or any similar device that relies on solar radiation as an energy source for the generation of electricity or transfer of stored heat for a principle or accessory structure.

   WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS. Refer to § 153.490.

(Ord. 05-2011, passed 5-2-11; Am. Ord. 09-2022, passed 12-5-22)