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CHAPTER 152: ZONING CODE Page 3 of 9 <br />§ 152.185 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS. <br />(A) Scope. Sections 152.185 through 152.188 apply to alternative energy systems in all <br />zoning districts. <br />(B) Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this section is to establish standards and <br />procedures by which the installation and operation of wind and solar energy system shall be <br />governed within the city. The city finds that it is in the public interest to encourage alternative <br />energy systems that have a positive impact on energy production and conservation while not <br />having an adverse impact on the community. <br />(C) Definitions. For the purpose of §§ 152.185 through 152.188 the following definitions <br />shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning <br />ACCESSORY. A system designed as a secondary use to existing buildings or facilities, <br />wherein the power generated is used primarily for on -site consumption. <br />ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM. A wind energy conversion system or a solar energy <br />system. <br />BUILDING - INTEGRATED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. A solar energy system that is an <br />integral part of a principal or accessory building, rather than a separate mechanical device, <br />replacing or substituting for an architectural or structural component of the building including, <br />but not limited to, photovoltaic or hot water solar systems contained within roofing materials, <br />windows, skylights and awnings. <br />CLOSED LOOP GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. A system that circulated a <br />heat transfer fluid, typically food -grade antifreeze, through pipes or coils buried beneath the land <br />surface or anchored to the bottom of a body of water. <br />FLUSH - MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. A roof - mounted system mounted <br />directly abutting the roof The pitch of the solar collector may exceed the pitch of the roof up to <br />5% but shall not be higher than ten inches above the roof. <br />GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. A system that uses the relatively constant <br />temperature of the earth or a body of water to provide heating in the winter and cooling in the <br />summer. System components include open or closed loops of pipe, coils or plates; fluid that <br />absorbs and transfers heat; and a heat pump unit the processes heat for use or disperses heat for <br />cooling; and an air distribution system. <br />HORIZONTAL AXIS WIND TURBINE. A wind turbine design in which the rotor shaft is <br />parallel to the ground and the blades are perpendicular to the ground. <br />HUB. The center of a wind generator rotor, which holds the blades in place and attaches to <br />the shaft. <br />HUB HEIGHT. The distance measured from natural grade to the center of the turbine hub. <br />MONOPOLE TOWER. A tower constructed of tapered tubes that fit;together symmetrically <br />and are stacked one section on top of another and bolted to a concrete foundation without support <br />cables. <br />http : / /www.amlegal.com /alpscripts /get- content.aspx 1/16/2014 <br />