(A) General. Accessory wind energy conversion systems, small scale, shall be conditional as an accessory use in the residential zoning districts (R-1, R-1-U and R-2) as a single system whose main purpose is to supply electricity for on-site consumption. It is essential that a site plan must first be submitted in order to determine if a property is eligible for a wind energy conversion system. Roof- mounted systems to existing structures or facilities are easier to regulate provided they comply with minimum design standards outlined below. Compliance with applicable standards shall be documented and shown on a site plan and submitted to the Zoning Administrator along with a conditional use permit application for review and approval by the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment.
(B) Residential wind energy conversion systems. A conditional use permit application, as well as a site plan, denoting the dimensions of the subject property for a proposed small scale wind energy conversion system located at a residence must meet the following standards as an accessory use: roof-mounted wind energy conversion systems shall meet the following location standards.
(1) Roof-mounted accessory wind energy conversion systems shall not extend above the ridge-cap of the roof or exceed the 35 feet height restrictions of this chapter.
(2) The wind energy conversion system and mounting devices for roof-mounted systems shall not extend beyond the exterior perimeter of the roof of the building on which the system is mounted or built.
(3) Roof-mounted systems shall be located so as not to impede the ability of emergency personnel to access the roof for firefighting purposes.
(Ord. passed 3-14-2005; Ord. passed 10-10-2016; Ord. passed 3-14-2019, § 315)