[Adopted 8-2-2023 by Ord. No. 102-23]
This article shall be known as the "Large-Scale Solar Electric
Facility and Wind Energy Facility Ordinance for the Township of Connoquenessing."
The purpose of this article is to provide for the construction,
installation, operation and decommissioning of large-scale solar electric
energy facilities or wind energy facilities in the Township of Connoquenessing,
subject to reasonable conditions that will protect the public health,
safety and welfare.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
APPLICANT
Is the landowner or developer and includes their heirs, successors
and assigns, who has filed an application for development of a solar
electric energy facility or wind energy facilities under this article.
FACILITY OWNER
The person or entity having an equity interest in the solar
electric energy facility or wind energy facility, including their
heirs, successors and assigns.
OPERATOR
The entity responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance
of the solar electric energy facility or wind energy facility.
SOLAR ELECTRIC ENERGY FACILITY
A large-scale solar electric energy facility, whose main
purpose is to generate and supply electricity and consists of one
or more solar electric systems and other accessory structures and
buildings, including substations, electrical infrastructure, transmission
lines and other appurtenant structures and facilities. These facilities
shall not include solar electric energy systems meant for residential
use.
SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM
The components and subsystems that, in combination, convert
solar energy into electric energy suitable for use. The term includes
but is not limited to photovoltaic and concentrated solar power systems.
WIND ENERGY FACILITY
A large-scale wind electric energy facility whose main purpose
is to generate and supply electricity and consists of one or more
wind turbines and other accessory structures and buildings, including
substations, electrical infrastructure, transmission lines and other
appurtenant structures and facilities. These facilities shall not
include wind electric energy facilities meant for residential use.
This article shall take effect on August 3, 2023.