52:27D-141.3 - Definitions relative to solar energy systems

52:27D-141.3  Definitions relative to solar energy systems.

3.As used in this act:

"Advertising" means the same as the term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-23).

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Community Affairs.

"Developer" means any person who constructs or offers to construct a dwelling unit as part of a residential development.

"Dwelling unit" means a single-family residence constructed as part of a development, the roof of which is exclusive to that residence and not a common element or common area.

"Owner" means any person who acquires a legal or equitable interest in a dwelling unit.

"Prospective owner" means any person who contemplates acquiring a legal or equitable interest in a dwelling unit.

"Residential development" means development undertaken for the purpose of creating 25 or more dwelling units for owner occupancy.

"Solar energy system" means any system which uses solar energy to provide all or a portion of the heating, cooling, or general energy needs of a dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, nocturnal heat radiation, flat plate or focusing solar collectors, or photovoltaic solar cells.

L.2009, c.33, s.3.