(a) Freestanding Wind Energy Conversions Systems for energy uses shall be permitted as a conditional use within the Industrial Districts (I-1) and Light Industrial Zones (L-1) on lots five (5) acres or greater and comply with the following regulations:
(1) Primary purpose shall be to provide power for the principal use and accessory uses of the property and is not for the generation of power for commercial purposes.
(2) Placement of WECS towers at a density of no greater than one (1) per five (5) acres.
(3) No WECS shall be located in any required front yard area.
(4) Maximum height shall be 100 ft. measured from the natural grade surrounding the support pad to the top of the blade in a vertical position measured along the vertical axis of the tower.
(5) Minimum setback from all property lines, structures and above general utility lines shall be 150 ft.
(6) Anchor points for guy wires for the tower shall be located no closer than 25 ft. to the property lines and not over or across any above ground electric transmission or distribution line.
(7) Minimum height from the base of the tower to the lowest part of the blade tip or rotor system shall be 12 ft.
(8) Blade color shall be white or light gray.
(9) Lighting of the tower for aircraft and helicopter will conform with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards for wattage and color, when applicable.
(10) The tower shall have either:
A. Tower climbing apparatus located no closer than 12 feet to the ground level at the base of the structure.
B. A locked anti-climb device installed on the tower, or
C. Shall be completely enclosed with a locked fence at least six feet in height to prevent uncontrolled access from unauthorized personnel.
(11) A sign shall be posted at the base of the tower warning of electrical shock or high voltage.
(12) An automatic braking, governing or feathering system shall be required to prevent uncontrolled rotation.
(13) No variance shall be issued for the placement of a WECS so close to a property line as to result in any portion of the WECS at any time, whether erect or in the event the WECS shall fall or be toppled to overhang, cross or otherwise extend beyond the property line.
(b) Site Plan Requirements include but are not limited to:
(1) Property lines and physical dimensions of the site.
(2) Location of WECS tower, guy wires and setbacks from property lines, above ground utility lines and any structures on the property.
(3) Location of signage.
(4) Elevation of the proposed WECS tower.
(5) Location of trees within a 100 ft. radius of the proposed WECS.
(6) Make, model, picture and manufacturer's specification, including noise decibels.
(7) Planning Commission approval.
(c) Windmills 18 ft. in height or less shall be permitted in any Industrial District (I-1) or Light Industrial Zone (L-1) and shall have a minimum setback of 16 ft. from any building, rear or side property line, or equal to the height of the windmill, whichever is greater, and 25 ft. from any right of way line.
(Ord. 31-08. Passed 11-18-08.)