2009-82 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE - WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS

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WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS A. GENERALLY A Wind Energy System may be installed as an accessory structure accordingto o an approved plan as provided below in order to accomplish its purposes to appropriately and efficiently provide energy within any zoning district. All Wind Energy Systems, unless otherwise specified by ordinance shall conform to the requirements of this Section. Wind Energy Systems not meeting the requirements mentioned herein shall not be permitted. Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge or structurally modify a Wind Energy System without first obtaining a Wind Energy_ System Permit from City Council. All Wind Energy Systems shall conform to all applicable rules and regulations including but not limited to the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Electrical Code. B. SITE REQUIREMENTS 1. Lot Size. a. No minimum lot size required for wind energy systems. 2. Tower Height. The tower shall be measured from the ground to the top of the tower, excluding the wind turbine generator and blades. a. Maximum allowable tower height for any Single and Two-Family uses within the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-5, R-6 and PMR Districts shall not exceed a height of one hundred (100) feet. b. Maximum allowable tower height for any Multi-Family and Non- Residential uses within the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-5, R-6 and PMR Districts shall be based on site specifications and the ability to meet all requirements set forth in this Section. c. Maximum allowable tower height for uses in all other districts shall be based on site specifications and the ability to meet all requirements set forth in this Section. 3. Setbacks. A Wind Energy System shall be set back a distance equal to or greater than its extended height, measured from the center of its base, to the nearest point on each property line, or a distance at which sound from the system does not exceed thirty