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Chapter 1391 Wind Energy Facilities 1391.01 Purpose. 1391.08 1391.02 Definitions. 1391.09 1391.03 Applicability. 1391.10 1391.04 Special Use Regulation. 1391.11 1391.05 Special Use Permit. 1391.12 1391.06 Design and installation. 1391.13 1391.07 Lighting, Design and Noise. 1391.14 1391.01 PURPOSE. Shadow flicker. Signal Interference. Liability insurance. Maintenance and Abandonment. Decommissioning. Public inquiries and complaints. Remedies. Wind energy is a recognized, renewable and nonpolluting energy resource and its conversion to electricity may reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources. This Chapter is adopted in order to provide for the construction and operation of wind energy facilities in Mayfield Village subject to reasonable conditions and limitations that will provide the public health, safety and welfare. 1391.02 DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of the Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings given in this section, without regard to whether such term is capitalized or not. (a) Applicant. The person or entity filing an application under this Chapter. The terms "person" and "entity" are interchangeable in this Chapter. (b) Facility Owner. The person or entity having an equity interest in the wind energy facility, including their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. (c) Hub Height. The distance measured from the surface of the wind energy facility's foundation to the height of the wind turbine hub to which the blades or other spinning device is attached. (d) Land Owner/Property Owner. The owner of the property the facility is located upon. (e) Lattice Tower. A tower constructed of vertical metal struts and cross braces forming a square or triangular structure that tapers from the foundation. (f) Monopole Tower. A tower constructed of a single, self-supporting metal tube, anchored to a foundation.