For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DIAMETER, ROTOR. The length of any rotor, or blade, as measured from the tip of the rotor to the center or the turbine multiplied by two.
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION. Any area which is:
(1) Located outside, but within one and one-half miles of the corporate limits of the village; and
(2) Is not located within the subdivision jurisdiction of another municipality.
EXTRATERRITORIAL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM or EXTRATERRITORIAL WECS. Any WECS which is or may be located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
FACILITY OWNER. Any person or entity having an equity interest in a WECS.
INSTITUTIONAL USE. An educational facility, golf course, sports arena, religious institution, athletic field or publicly-owned property, provided that, said term shall exclude parks and cemeteries whether publicly- or privately-owned.
OPERATOR. Any person or entity responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a WECS.
PUBLICLY-OWNED PROPERTY. Land, buildings or structures owned by any governmental body or public agency including village, county, state or federally-owned properties, other than public rights-of-way.
SHADOW FLICKER. The moving shadows or shaded areas which are cast by rotating turbine blades.
SMALL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM or SMALL WECS. Any wind energy conversion system consisting of a single wind turbine having a maximum generating capacity of 100 kw, which is intended to generate energy for any contiguous property primarily for the use or consumption on that property, and not to exceed 45 feet in height. Small wind energy conversion systems are regulated pursuant to §§ 153.135 through 153.139 of this chapter.
TOWER, MONOPOLE. A wind energy conversion system tower consisting of a single pole, constructed without guy wires and anchors.
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION STRUCTURE or WIND TURBINE. A device that converts wind energy into electricity through the use of either a horizontal or vertical axis wind turbine generator, and includes the nacelle, rotor, tower and pad transformer, if any.
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM or WECS. An electric general facility, whose main purpose is to supply wind-generated electricity, consisting of one or more wind turbines and other accessory structures and buildings, including substations, meteorological towers, electrical infrastructure, transmission lines and other appurtenance structures and facilities. (Excluded are small wind energy conversion systems regulated under §§ 153.135 through 153.139 of this chapter).
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM, BUILDING MOUNTED. A wind energy conversion system located on a building.
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM HEIGHT. The height of a freestanding wind energy conversion system must be measured at a distance from the ground level to the highest point on the tower, including the vertical length of any extension such as the rotor blade. The height of a building mounted wind energy conversion system shall be measured as the distance from the point where the base of the system is attached to the building or to the lowest point in the wind energy conversion system, whichever is closer to the ground, to the highest point on the wind energy conversion system, including the vertical length of any extensions such as the rotor blade.
WIND FARM. Any wind energy conversion system other than a small wind energy conversion system as defined in this subchapter.
(Ord. 3-20-18, passed 3-20-2018)