The owner of an AWES(s) or WES and associated facilities which have been inoperable for 180 days will be notified by the Village of Channahon that the owner has 180 days from the notice date to restore the AWES(s) or WES to operating condition or remove the AWES(s) or WES. Removal of the wind system shall consist of: the turbines, any above ground improvements, fencing, all foundations, pads, underground electrical wires, or any other components associated with the wind systems operations, all of which shall be to a depth of ten feet. Failure to restore operating condition or remove the AWES(s) or WES will be in violation of the zoning ordinance and will result in the removal of the AWES(s) or WES at the owner's expense and the costs of removal assessed against the property.
(Ord. 1607, passed 1-4-10)