solar energy

The village's subdivision ordinance provides definitions for several solar-related terms including solar access, solar energy system, and solar skyspace easement (Sec. 3.02). The village's zoning code addresses solar energy in its section on residential districts. The code requires the maximum effective use of passive solar energy through proper building orientation in order to encourage energy conservation, listing a number of factors to consider when maximizing solar orientation and noting that solar skyspace easements may be necessary to preserve solar access (Sec. 7.01.C).