(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any small wind energy system located on property owned by the city may be exempted from any provision of this chapter (except those provisions relating to permit and inspection fees), provided that any proposal for such a system will be reviewed by the Planning Commission, which may recommend exemption from such sections of this chapter as are deemed
practicable by the Commission, and further provided that Council may determine on a case-by-case basis whether to grant such an exemption.
(B) In granting or denying any exemption hereunder, Council shall consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission, if any, but is not bound by said recommendation.
(C) Notwithstanding any provision contained in this section to the contrary, Council may initiate and approve an exemption from any provision of this chapter (except those pertaining to permit and inspection fees) for any small wind turbine systems to be located on city property without prior recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 47-09, passed 5-4-2009)