(a) Wind energy facilities may be located in any zoning district subject to the requirements and restrictions of this chapter and any other applicable local, state and federal regulations.
(b) A ground mounted wind turbine shall have a minimum of one foot of setback per one foot of height from all property lines and/or street right of way lines. The turbine setback shall be measured from the center of the wind turbine base. In no case shall a wind turbine facility be allowed to be closer than fifteen (15) feet to a property line or street right of way line.
(c) A rotor blade shall not extend closer than five (5) feet from an overhead utility line, sign or building on the subject property.
(d) The height of a ground mounted wind turbine shall be limited by the setback requirements of this chapter.
(e) The height of a rooftop or building mounted wind turbine facility shall not exceed the maximum permitted building height for the property by more than twenty percent (20%).
(Ord. 147-2018. Passed 7-2-18.)