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1. Electronic Submittal - shall mean the utilization of one or more of the following: e-mail, internet or facsimile. 2. Solar easement - shall mean the right of receiving sunlight across real property of another for any solar energy system. Any instrument creating a solar easement shall include, at a minimum, all of the following: (1)A description of the dimensions of the easement expressed in measurable terms, such as vertical or horizontal angles measured in degrees, or the hours of the day on specified dates during which direct sunlight to a specified surface of a solar collector, device, or structural design feature may not be obstructed, or a combination of these descriptions; (2) The restrictions placed upon vegetation, structures, and other objects that would impair or obstruct the passage of sunlight through the easement; and, (3) The terms or conditions, if any, under which the easement may be revised or terminated. 3. Solar energy system —shall mean either of the following: (1) Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or for water heating. (2) A structural design feature of a building, including either of the following: (A)Any design feature whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating. (B)Any photovoltaic device or technology that is integrated into a building, including, but not limited to, photovoltaic windows, siding, and roofing shingles or tiles. (b) Applicability. This chapter applies to the permitting of all solar energy systems. Solar energy systems legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of this chapter 2 11 A-4