§ 1500-17-030. Definitions

The words, phrases and terms as used in this Chapter shall have the following meanings:

A.

Mini-wind Energy System. A wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind turbine attached to permitted structure or tower together with associated control or conversion electronics that has a rated capacity of not more than 7 kilowatts per lot, and is used primarily to reduce onsite consumption of utility power.

B.

Small Wind Energy System. A wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind turbine, a tower, and associated control or conversion electronics that has a rated capacity of not more than 50 kilowatts per lot, consistent with the requirements of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 25744 of the Public Resources Code, and that will be used primarily to reduce onsite consumption of utility power.

C.

System Height. The height of the tower and the system measured to the top of the blade at the highest point of the system extended above the existing grade when being operated.

D.

Tower Height. The height above grade of the fixed portion of the tower, excluding the wind turbine.