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SOLAR COLLECTOR: A device, structure or a part of a device or structure for which the primary purpose is to capture sunlight and transform it into thermal, mechanical, chemical, or electrical enemy. SOLAR ENERGY: Radiant energy received from the sun that can be collected in the form of heat or light by a solar collector. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM: A device or structural design feature, a substantial purpose of which is to provide da�rlight for interior lighting or provide for the collection, storage and distribution of solar energy for space heating or cooling, electricitygeneration or water heating, SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, ACTIVE: A solar energy system whose primarypurpose is to harvest energy by transferring solar energy into another form of energy or transferring heat from a solar collector to another medium using mechanical, electrical, or chemical means. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, BUILDING -INTEGRATED: A solar energy system that is an integral part of a principle or accessory building, replacing or substituting for an architectural or structural component of the building. Building -integrated systems include but are not limited to photovoltaic or hot water solar energy systems that are contained within or substitute for roofing materials, windows, skylights, awnings and shade devices. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. ROOF -MOUNTED: a solar energy system mounted directly or abutting the roof of a principal or accessory building, SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, GRID-INTERTIE: A photovoltaic solar energy system that is connected to an electric circuit served by an electric utility company SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, OFF -GRID: A photovoltaic solar energy system in which the circuits energized by the solar energy system are not electrically connected in any way to electric circuits that are served by an electric utility company SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, GROUND -MOUNT: A freestanding solar system mounted directly to the ground using a rack or pole rather than being mounted on a building SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, PASSIVE: A system that captures solar light or heat without transforming it to another form of energy or transferring the energy via a heat exchanger. SOLAR FARM: A commercial facility that converts sunlight into electricity, whether by photovoltaic 24, concentrating solar thermal devices (CS1), or other conversion technology, for the principal purpose of wholesale sales of generated electricity. SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM (ALSO THERMAL SYSTE : A system that includes a solar collector and a heat exchanger 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. SOLAR RESOURCE: A view of the sun from a specific point on a lot or building that is not obscured by any vegetation, building, or object for a minimum of four hours between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Standard Time on any day of the year. C. Solar Energy Systems: The following standards apply tosolar enerenergy systems, subject to standards of the applicable zoning district in which they are located. 1. Exemptions. Passive or building integrated solar energy systems are exempt from the requirements of this section and shall be regulated as any other building element. 2. Uses. Roofmountedsolar energy systems are an accessory use in all districts. Ground - mounted solar energy systems are an accessory use in the Agricultural, Residential, PI — Public and Institutional. and Industrial districts. Community Solar Gardens or Solar Farms as defined in this section are an interim use in the following zoning district outside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUS4: AG — Agricultural. PI — Public and Institutional. LI — Light Industrial, GI — General Industrial and HI — Heavy Industrial.