The requirements of this Chapter shall apply to all small wind energy systems, commercial wind energy systems or tower proposed after the effective date of this Chapter. Any system that has been installed, but not used for two (2) consecutive years, may not be subsequently used without meeting the requirements of this Chapter. No pre-existing system shall be altered in any manner that would increase the degree of non-conformity with the requirements of this Chapter and no alterations shall be made to a non-conforming, pre-existing system during its life which exceeds fifty percent (50%) of its fair market value. If such system is destroyed or damaged to the extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its fair market value at the time of destruction or damage, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with this Chapter.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)