2009-82 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE - WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS

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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 (30dB) decibels at the nearest point on each property line, whichever distance is greater. 4. Noise. a. It shall be a violation of this Section for noise generated by the operation of a Wind Energy System to exceed a noise level of thirty (300) decibels as measured at any point along the property line. 5. Location. a. No Wind Energy Systems shall be erected within the front yard of any use. b. No part of a Wind Energy System (including blades) shall be located within or over any utility, water, sewer, or other type of easement. c. No part of a Wind Energy System (including blades) shall be located within any required setbacks. 6. Multiple Wind Energy Systems.