2009-82 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE - WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS

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. 1 used exclusively onsite, except when a lot on which the system is installed also receives electrical power supplied by a utility company, excess electrical power generated and not presently needed for onsite use may be used by the utility company in accordance with all applicable regulations. WIND ENGERGY SYSTEM, EXTENDED HEIGHT: A distance equal to the height of the tower, plus the length of one (1) blade. Section 3. That Section XXIX.J. of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Decatur (Ord. No. 3512 as amended by Ord. No. 2002-33) be, and the same is hereby, amended so that as so amended said Section XXIX.J.6. shall be renumbered to XXIX.J.7 and the new subsection 6. shall provide as follows: 6. Wind Energy System Permits. Fees accompanying an application for a Wind Energy System permit shall be the same as those in subparagraph 1 ("Rezoning from residential to more intensive use") above. Section 4. That the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Decatur (Ord. No. 3512 as amended by Ord. No. 2002-33) be, and the same is hereby, further amended at Section XXXV by deleting the word "RESERVED" and adding language to provide as follows: SECTION XXXV. WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS A. GENERALLY A Wind Energy System may be installed as an accessory structure according to 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 ermitted. 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.