The
Use Group includes
Classes that involve the generation, transmission, and/or distribution of basic services, such as sanitation, water, gas, and electrical services. The following
Classes constitute the
Use Group.
A. Distribution System
The dispensing or transforming of basic services, such as gas, electricity, or water, from one part of an interconnected system to another. Typical uses include electric substations, gas distribution substations, and water wells.
B. Generating System
A facility that produces energy. Typical uses include electrical generating plants.
C. Renewable Energy Generation
A
producing commercial power from natural resources, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, that are renewable (naturally replenished). Typical uses are solar, geothermal, natural or methane gases, and wind power.
D. Sanitation System
The collection, disposal, or treatment of waste materials. Typical uses include sewage pumping stations, sanitary landfills, sewage treatment facilities, and hazardous material treatment facilities.
E. Transmission Lines
Transportation facilities for the conveyance of commodities other than petroleum. Utility lines include facilities for the transmission of electrical energy for sale, including transmission lines for a public utility company. Also includes telephone, telegraph, cable television and other communications transmission facilities utilizing direct physical conduits. Does not include offices, service centers, or distribution substations.
(Am. Ord. 11942, 7/12/2022)