[Definitions.]
Batesville Code of Ordinances, App. A, art. XV, § 1502
in effectSec. 1502. - [Definitions.]
The following words and phrases have the following meanings in this article:
Solar energy system means a device or structural design feature that provides for the collection of solar energy for electricity generation, consumption, or transmission or for thermal application. For purposes of this article, solar energy system refers only to (1) photovoltaic solar energy systems that convert solar energy directly into electricity through a semiconductor device, or (2) solar thermal systems that use collectors to convert the sun's rays into useful forms of energy for water heating, space heating, or space cooling. Solar energy system includes all components of the electricity generating facility (inverters, transformers, switchgear, substations, communications infrastructure, and other ancillary or related equipment), but does not include transmission lines or generation tie lines connecting the solar energy system to a utility-owned substation.
Ground mounted solar energy system means a solar energy system that is structurally mounted to the ground and does not qualify as an Integrated solar energy system ["ISES"]. For purpose of this article, any solar canopy that does not qualify as an Integrated solar energy system shall be considered a ground mounted solar energy system, regardless of where it is mounted.
No solar energy system shall be located, installed, constructed, modified, or operated in the city unless it complies with the appendix A, zoning. All solar energy systems must be in compliance with all applicable State of Mississippi and federal laws and regulations and shall obtain all necessary city, State of Mississippi, and federal permits and licenses.
(Ord. No. 2022-11-904, § 1, 2, 11-15-22)
Source: City of Batesville, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/batesville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=APXAZO_ARTXVRESOENSY_S1502DEFetched: 10/31/2026