Abandonment means the date at which any part of a solar energy generating system has been out of service for a continuous period of 12 months.

Airport overlay zone means the area that lays within a two-nautical-mile radius of the centerline of the nearest runway of the Auburn Lewiston Airport.

Dual-use systems means solar energy systems where photo-voltaic panels are attached to structures or buildings without any impact on the primary use (e.g. photo-voltaic panels on structures cantilevered over parked cars or benches; solar panels located on a piece of infrastructure such as a sign or light).

Ground mounted solar energy generating system (also known as free-standing solar energy systems) means a solar energy system that is structurally mounted to the ground. The panels may be stationary or revolving and of any size.

Operations and maintenance plan means a plan outlining the operations and maintenance of a solar energy system, to include safety measures and procedures for maintenance.

Roof mounted and building integrated solar energy generating systems means a solar energy system in which solar panels are mounted on top of the roof of a structure either as a flush-mounted system or as modules fixed to frames which can be tilted toward the south at an optimal angle. The definition also includes a solar energy system that is an integral part of a principal or accessory building and include, but are not limited to, photovoltaic or hot water systems that are contained within roofing materials, windows, walls, skylights and awnings.

Solar access means space open to the sun and clear of overhangs or shade, including orientation of streets and lots to the sun, so as to permit the use of active and/or passive solar energy generating systems on individual properties.

Solar energy generating system means a complete assembly consisting of one or more solar collectors and associated mounting hardware or equipment, intended to provide for the collection, storage and distribution of solar energy for heating or cooling, electricity generation, or solar/thermal hot water systems, these may be ground-mounted, dual-use, roof-mounted and building-integrated systems.

Surface area means the total airspace projected over the ground, footprint of accessways and any appurtenant structures associated with the solar energy generating system.

Total height of solar energy system means the total vertical distance as measured from the average elevation of the finished grade adjacent to the fixed base of the support structure, to the highest part of the system.

Total land area of the system means the total area of a parcel(s) physically occupied by the solar energy generating system installation.

Total rated capacity means the maximum rated output of electrical power production of the photovoltaic system in watts of direct current (DC).

(Ord. No. 02-02242020, 3-2-20)