A. Design Safety Certification. The design of the wind energy facility shall conform to applicable industry standards.
B. Controls and Brakes. All wind energy facilities shall be equipped with a redundant braking system.
C. Electrical Components. All electrical components of the wind energy facility shall conform to relevant and applicable local, State and national codes, and relevant and applicable international standards.
D. Visual Appearance.
1. Wind turbines shall be a non-obtrusive color.
2. Wind energy facilities located in a residential district shall not be artificially lighted, except to the extent required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other applicable authority that regulates air safety.
3. Wind turbines shall not display advertising.
E. Power Lines.
1. On-site transmission and power lines between wind turbines shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be placed underground.
F. Warnings.
1. Clearly visible warning signs concerning voltage must be placed at the base of all transformers and substations.
2. Visible, reflective, colored objects, such as flags, reflectors, or tape shall be placed on the anchor points of guy wires and along the guy wires up to a height of ten feet from the ground.
G. Climb Prevention/Locks.
1. Wind turbines shall not be climbable up to 15 feet above ground surface.
2. All access doors to wind turbines and electrical equipment shall be locked or fenced, as appropriate to prevent entry by non-authorized persons.
H. Maintenance.
1. The owner of a wind turbine shall properly maintain the turbine in accordance with Section 1305 International Property Maintenance Code.
2. The Building Department shall conduct an annual inspection of any wind turbine to ensure compliance with all safety and maintenance requirements.
(Ord. 2011-32. Passed 3-7-11.)