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Page 4 of 7 <br /> City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance <br /> November 5, 2009 <br /> pads, underground electrical wires, or any other components associated with the wind <br /> system's operations, all of which shall be to a depth of ten (10) feet. <br /> 11. Signage. <br /> a. Commercial marking, messages, banners, or advertising of any kind on a Wind Energy <br /> System shall be prohibited. <br /> b. One (1) sign, no less than four (4) square feet and no greater than (6) square feet in area, <br /> shall be posted at the base of the tower. The sign shall include a notice of no trespassing, <br /> a warning of high voltage, and the phone number of the property owner/operator to call <br /> in case of emergency. <br /> 12. Tower Access. <br /> a. The tower should not be accessible for unassisted climbing. This can be prevented by <br /> not providing rungs for the first twelve (12) feet, covering the climbing apparatus, <br /> enclosing the base of the structure with a six (6) foot fence, or by any other approved <br /> preventative measures. It shall be a violation of this Section for any unattended Wind <br /> Energy System to be accessible for unassisted climbing. <br /> 13. Color. <br /> a. The Wind Energy Systems shall be of a neutral color, such as white or light grey, and the <br /> surface shall be non-reflective. <br /> 14. Lighting. <br /> a. No lights shall be installed on any part of the Wind Energy System, unless required to <br /> meet FAA regulations. <br /> 15. Soil Studies <br /> a. Provide proof that the site's soil conditions meet the minimum standards as specified by <br /> the tower turbine manufacturer. <br /> b. Formal site soil analyses are not necessary or required for residential scale turbines if <br /> they are designed to withstand worst case scenario soil conditions. <br /> c. For turbines greater than twenty (20kW) kilowatts, a Structural Engineer's seal will be <br /> required as well as a full soil analysis of the site. <br /> 16. Liability Insurance. <br /> a. Proof of liability insurance for a duration of not less than 24 months from the estimated <br /> completion date of construction of the Wind Energy System, covering loss or damage to <br /> persons or property occasioned by failure of the facility, shall be provided, and updated <br /> proof shall be provided annually thereafter. <br /> 17. Local Historic Districts, Local Landmarks, and National Historic Districts. <br /> a. Wind Energy Systems located within the Local Historic Districts or on the site of a Local <br /> Landmark may be installed as long as the applicant receives a Certificate of <br /> Appropriateness from the Historical and Architectural Sites Commission prior to <br /> submitting an application to the Plan Commission and City Council. <br /> b. Wind Energy Systems located within a National Historic District or on the site of a <br /> National Landmark must receive a recommendation from the Historical and Architectural <br />