For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(a) ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS. Any structure or device used to convert, generate or harness alternative energy sources on site or for private use. No experimental, home-built, or prototype alternative energy system shall be allowed without certification of a professional engineer licensed by the State of Ohio.
(b) COMMERCIAL ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM. A system having a faceplate capacity of 10 kW AC 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, home-built, or prototype alternative energy system shall be allowed without certification by a professional engineer licensed by the state. Any commercial alternative energy system is a conditionally permitted use in all zoning districts.
(c) COMMERCIAL WIND ENERGY SYSTEM. A system having more than one wind turbine and primarily used for on-site or private use, and having a faceplate capacity of 10 kW AC or more, and shall conform to the National Electrical Code. Under no circumstance shall wind energy systems provide power to electric power energy distribution systems (power grids) other than the village municipal power system. No experimental, home-built, or prototype wind energy systems shall be allowed without certification by a professional engineer licensed by the state. Any commercial wind energy system is a conditionally permitted use in all zoning districts.
(d) 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. Any solar energy system is a conditionally permitted use in all zoning districts.
(e) 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.
(f) OUTDOOR GENERATOR. Any outdoor device used for emergency backup power during utility outages, including energy storage systems.
(g) RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM. A system having a faceplate capacity of 10 kW AC or less, 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, home-built, or prototype alternative energy system shall be allowed without certification by a professional engineer licensed by the state. In residential zoning districts the capacity of the alternative energy system to be installed will be restricted to 120% or less of the average monthly usage of the metered electric of that property's last 12 months or 10 kW AC, whichever is less.
(h) 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. Any roof mounted solar energy system is a conditionally permitted use in all zoning districts.
(i) SOLAR ENERGY DEVICE. Shall be defined as 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 principal or accessory structure.
(j) TOTAL HEIGHT- WIND ENERGY SYSTEM. Tower heights of not more than 60 feet shall be allowed on parcels of not less than the size required for the Zoning District wherein the system is proposed to be located. TOTAL HEIGHT for roof mounted systems means the distance from the point of roof attachment to the highest point any part of the wind energy system can reach.
(k) TOWER - WIND ENERGY SYSTEM. An elevating structure intended to raise the rotor, turbine and accessory equipment above either the ground surface or the top of a building.
(l) WIND ENERGY SYSTEM. A system designed to reduce the on-site consumption of municipal power, and having a faceplate power capacity of 10 kW AC or less, and shall conform to the National Electric Code. Under no circumstance shall noncommercial wind energy systems provide power to off-site buildings, structures, uses or other electric power energy distribution systems (power grids) other than the village municipal power system. No experimental, home-built, or prototype wind energy systems shall be allowed without certification by a professional engineer licensed by the state. A WIND ENERGY SYSTEM includes any or all of the following components:
(1) A turbine with propeller-style blades;
(2) A vertical rotor;
(3) Other means of capturing the energy in moving air;
(4) A tower;
(5) A mounting structure;
( 6) Associated electrical distribution circuitry;
(7) A battery;
(8) Other means of storing energy;
(9) Other means of transmitting energy;
(I0) Mechanical control mechanism;
(11) Electrical/electronic/computer control circuitry;
(12) A foundation; and
(13) Enclosures.
Any wind energy system is a conditionally permitted use in all zoning districts.
(m) WIND TURBINE. A wind energy system that converts wind energy into electric energy by means of rotary motion driven by the passage of air through the wind energy system. Wind energy systems include those models designed to be mounted on rooftops of existing or new buildings, including residential applications.
(n) WIND TURBINE ROTOR. That portion of a wind turbine that includes the blades or scoops, hub and shaft.
(Ord. 3-2019. Passed 4-22-19.)