[Ord. No. 1530 §1, 3-11-2014]
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The general purpose of this Chapter is to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of renewable energy systems in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, while at the same time promoting and not unreasonably interfering with the use of renewable energy systems in Warson Woods. Specifically, this Chapter is intended to:
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Provide for the appropriate location and development of certain renewable energy systems to serve the citizens and businesses of the City of Warson Woods; and
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Minimize adverse visual impacts of renewable energy systems through careful design, siding, landscape screening, and camouflaging.
[Ord. No. 1530 §1, 3-11-2014]
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This Chapter applies to renewable energy systems to be installed and constructed after the effective date of the Chapter.
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Except as specified below, renewable energy systems constructed prior to the effective date of this Chapter shall not be required to meet the requirements of this Chapter.
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Any upgrades, modifications or changes that materially alter the size or placement of an existing Renewable Energy System shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 1530 §1, 3-11-2014]
Any renewable energy system that is out of service for a continuous period of six (6) months will be considered abandoned and must be removed within sixty (60) days. If such system is not removed within sixty (60) days, the City may remove such system at the owner's expense after giving the owner notice and an opportunity to be heard with respect to removal.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 418.040, Penalty, was repealed 1-17-2023 by Ord. No. 1674. Former history includes: Ord. No. 1530.
[Ord. No. 1530 §1, 3-11-2014]
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have these prescribed meanings:
ARRAY
A number of solar panels or modules connected together in a single structure. One (1) installation can have more than one (1) array.
BUILDING-INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM (BIPV)
Photovoltaic system used to replace traditional building materials in part of a building envelope, like awnings, roofs, facades, and sunrooms. PV shingle or tiles, PV laminates, and PV glazing are all examples of BIPV.
BUILDING-MOUNTED SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEM
A small wind energy system affixed to either a principal or accessory structure including vertical-axis or horizontal-axis systems mounted on any building.
BUILDING-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A solar energy system affixed to either a principal or accessory structure.
GEOTHERMAL OR GROUND-SOURCE HEAT-PUMP SYSTEM
A system for heating and/or cooling buildings using the earth's thermal properties in conjunction with electricity.
GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A solar wind energy system that is not attached to another structure and is affixed to the ground.
GROUND-MOUNTED WIND ENERGY SYSTEM
A small wind energy system that is not attached to another structure and is affixed to the ground and consists of a tower consisting of a single pole, constructed without guyed wires and anchors.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Geothermal or ground-source heat-pump, solar energy systems, and small wind energy systems used to reduce on-site energy consumption.
ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A solar energy system affixed to the roof of either a principal or accessory structure.
SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEM
Any apparatus or equipment designed for the purpose of converting wind energy into electrical energy to reduce on-site consumption of utility power. This includes any building-mounted wind energy system or ground-mounted wind energy system over eight (8) feet in height.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
Any apparatus or equipment designed for the purpose of collecting and transforming solar energy into thermal or electricity energy. Solar energy systems may include photovoltaic or solar-thermal systems.
TOWER
The vertical component of a small wind energy system that elevates the wind turbine generator and attached blades above the ground.