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necessary to direct the location and construction of these systems. D. Solar energy systems need to be regulated for removal when no longer utilized. SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply to this chapter: APPLICANT The person or entity filing an application and seeking an approval under this chapter; the owner of a solar energy system or a proposed solar energy system project; the operator of a solar energy system or a proposed. solar energy system project; any person acting on behalf of an applicant, solar energy system or proposed solar energy system. Whenever the term "applicant," "owner," or "operator" is used in this chapter, said term shall include any person acting as an applicant, owner or operator. BUILDING-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS A solar energy system that is affixed to the side(s) of a building or other structure either directly or by means of support structures or other mounting devices, but not including those mounted to the roof or top surface of a building. Said system is designed and intended to generate energy primarily for on-site consumption. GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM A solar energy system that is affixed to the ground either directly or by support structures or other mounting devices. Said system is an accessory structure, designed and intended to generate electricity primarily for on-site consumption. ROOFTOP-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM Any solar energy system that is affixed to the roof of a building and wholly contained within the limits of the roof surface. Said system is designed and intended to generate energy primarily for on-site consumption. UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM Any solar energy system that cumulatively on a lot is designed and intended to supply energy primarily into a utility grid for offsite sale or consumption. SECTION 4. USE DISTRICTS. Use districts where allowed. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, solar energy systems shall be allowed as follows: A. Rooftop-mounted and building-mounted solar energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts in the Town. B. Ground-mounted solar energy systems are permitted as accessory structures in all zoning districts of the Town subject to the restrictions in § 95A-7. C. Utility-scale solar energy systems are only permitted in C-1, C-2, and C-3 zoning districts. D. Any inconsistent provisions of the Zoning Law which purport to or may be interpreted to allow solar energy systems in other districts are hereby superseded. E. The provisions of this chapter apply to solar electricity generation and solar water heating systems,