(a) A special use permit, issued pursuant to Chapter 1230, shall be required for the construction and operation of any wind energy facility. The Planning Commission shall make recommendation to Council and Council may approve such special use, provided the applicant demonstrates compliance with the requirements of the laws of the City.
(b) Fees. The applicant shall pay a non-refundable application fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) to the Planning Commission for an original Wind Energy Facility Special Use Permit or any amendment to an existing Wind Energy Facility Special Use Permit.
(c) Any physical modification to an existing special use permit for a wind energy facility that materially alters the size, type and number of wind turbines or other equipment appurtenant thereto shall require an amendment to the special use permit approved by the City.
(d) Submission Requirements.
(1) An application for a special use permit or for an amended special use permit shall be on a form approved by the Planning Coordinator and shall contain the following information:
A. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant.
B. The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the property and the zoning district of the subject property.
C. A narrative description of the existing use.
D. A narrative describing the proposed wind energy facility, including an overview of the project; the project location; the approximate generating capacity of the wind energy facility; the approximate number, representative types and height or range of heights of wind turbines to be constructed, including their generating capacity, dimensions and respective manufacturers, and a description of ancillary facilities.
E. An affidavit or similar evidence of agreement between the property owner and the facility owner or operator demonstrating that the facility owner or operator has the permission of the property owner to apply for necessary permits for construction and operation of the wind energy facility on the owner's behalf.
F. Identification of the properties on which the proposed wind energy facility will be located and the properties adjacent to where the wind energy facility will be located.
G. A site plan showing the planned location of each wind turbine, property lines, setback lines, access road and turnout locations, substation(s), electrical cabling from the wind energy facility to the substation(s), ancillary equipment, buildings, and structures, including permanent meteorological towers, associated transmission lines, and layout of all structures within the geographical boundaries of any applicable setback, a lighting plan, and other information the Planning Commission may require.
H. Documents related to decommissioning.
I. Other relevant studies, reports, certifications and approval as may be reasonably requested by the City to ensure compliance with this chapter and Code.
J. Any documents reasonably deemed necessary by the Planning Coordinator or the City Engineer, including but not limited to the following:
1. Site plan to scale showing the location of each of the proposed wind energy facilities and the locations of all existing buildings, structures and property lines along with distances.
2. Site plan to scale showing the property lines and physical dimensions of the site.
3. Elevations of the site to scale showing the height, design and configuration of the wind energy facility and the height and distance to all existing structures, buildings, electrical lines and property lines.
4. Standard drawings and an engineering analysis of the system's tower including weight capacity and wind resistance.
5. A standard foundation and anchor design along with soil conditions and specifications for the soil conditions at the site.
6. Location of all aboveground and underground utility lines on-site or within one radius of the total height of the wind energy facility.
7. Specific information on the type, size, rotor material, rated power output, performance, safety and noise characteristics of the system including the name and address of the manufacturer and model number.
8. Show the locations of any buildings or improvements that are within the fall zone of the proposed tower.
9. Evidence that the provider of electrical service of the property has been notified of the intent to install an interconnected electricity generator unless the system will not be connected to the electricity grid.
10. A description of emergency and normal shut-down procedures.
K. The fee as established.
(e) Upon receipt of the foregoing the Planning Commission shall schedule a public hearing and consider the application for the special use permit and make a recommendation to City Council.
(Ord. 25-10. Passed 5-10-10.)