A. Any micro wind system or small wind energy conversion system that is not operated on a functional basis for a period of six (6) consecutive months shall be deemed abandoned. The building official may order the repair or removal of said micro wind system or small wind energy conversion system, in accordance with these provisions. The applicant, owner, or other person responsible for the facility shall repair or remove the same within thirty (30) days of receipt of notification by certified mail. If said facility is not either operational or removed after thirty (30) days from the date of notification, the town may remove the system at the owner's expense.
B. The town reserves the right to enter upon and disconnect, dismantle or otherwise remove any micro wind system or small wind energy conversion system should it become an immediate hazard to the safety of persons or property due to emergency circumstances, as determined by the town engineer or his designee, such as natural or manmade disasters or accidents, when the applicant, owner, or other person responsible for the facility is not available to immediately remedy the hazard. The town shall attempt to notify any such applicant, owner, or other person responsible for the facility of such action within forty eight (48) hours. The applicant, owner, or other person responsible for the facility shall reimburse the town for all costs incurred for action taken pursuant to this section. (Ord. 2012-1, 4-17-2012)