Ord #119-3rd Ser/Amending code re: zoning code/alternative energy syst

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CITY OF ORONO HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE NO. 119, THIRD SERIES AMENDING ORONO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 78,THE ORONO ZONING CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 78-1379 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORONO, MINNESOTA ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Orono City Code Chapter 78 - Zoning Regulations, Article X - Supplementary Requirements and Restrictions, Division 1 - Generally is hereby amended by adding Section 78- 1379 Alternative Energy Systems, to read as follows: "Sec. 78-1379. - Alternative Energy Systems (1) Scope. Section 78-1379 applies to alternative energy systems in all zoning districts. (2) Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this section is to establish standards and procedures by which the installation and operation of alternative energy systems shall be regulated within the city. The city finds that it is in the public interest to encourage alternative energy systems that have a positive impact on energy production and conservation while not having an adverse impact on the community. (3) De�nitions. For the purpose of Section 78-1379, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. (a) General De�nitions ACCESSORY. A system designed as a secondary use to existing buildings or facilities, wherein the power generated is used primarily for on-site consumption. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM. A ground source heat pump, wind energy conversion system, hydronic furnace or solar energy system. (b) Ground Source Heat Pump System Definitions CLOSED LOOP GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. A system that circulated a heat transfer fluid, typically food-grade antifreeze, through pipes or coils buried beneath the land surface or anchored to the bottom of a body of water. GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. A system that uses the relatively constant temperature of the earth or a body of water to provide heating in the winter and Page 1 of 7