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SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ORDINANCE 2016-475 NOTICE: THIS PUBLISHED MATERIAL IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF HUGO. THE FULL TEXT OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE HUGO CITY HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. TITLE: An ordinance adding and amending Chapter 90, Article I, Sec. 90-1. — Definitions, Chapter 90, Article IV - Zoning District Regulations, and Chapter 90, Article VI- Requirements for Specific Uses and Performance Standards. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE: Chapter 90, Article I, Sec. 90-1. — Definitions Add the following: Accessory Solar Energy Systems means an accessory solar energy system is composed of a single or multiple solar panels where the system is deemed accessory to the primary land use. An accessory solar energy system is intended to primarily reduce on-site consumption of utility power for an active existing use/structure. Excess electrical power generated and not presently needed for on-site use may be provided to the utility company. Ground Mounted Solar Energy System means a solar energy system that is structurally mounted to the ground, generally upon a pole or rack mount. A ground mounted system may be a fixed or tracking system. Roof Mounted Solar Energy System means a solar energy system that is structurally mounted to the roof of a structure. These systems are generally affixed with a racking system and may be flush or angled. Solar Access means unobstructed access to the solar resource on a lot or building, including access across adjacent parcel air rights, for the purpose of capturing direct sunlight to operate a solar energy system. Solar Array means a group of solar panels wired together. Solar Energy Easement means an easement that limits the height or location, or both, of permissible development on the burdened land in terms of a structure or vegetation, or both, for the purpose of providing access for the benefited land to wind or sunlight passing over the burdened land. Solar Energy System means a system whose primary purpose is to harvest energy by transforming solar energy into another form of energy or transferring heat from a collector to another medium using mechanical, electrical, or chemical means. Solar Farm means a solar energy system that is composed of multiple solar panels where the primary or a significant land use, whether by footprint or visual impact or both, of the parcel is for a solar array. A solar farm produces energy for wholesale to subscribers. Solar Hot Water System means a system that heats or preheats water for building heating systems or other hot water needs, including residential domestic hot water and hot water for commercial processes.