1156.07 DESIGN STANDARDS.

   (a)   Access. No tower shall have a climbing apparatus within fifteen feet (15’) of the ground. All access doors or access ways to towers and electrical equipment shall be able to be locked. If climbing access to the turbine is less than twelve feet (12’) from the ground, then fencing shall be required around the base of the WECS.

   (b)   Noise. A WECS shall have a Sound Power Level warranted or guaranteed by the Manufacturer of less than or equal to 107 dBa. In no event shall the WECS exceed the noise restrictions for the zoning area in which it is located.

   (c)   Certifications. A WECS shall be certified to meet the requirements of the American Wind Energy Association Small Wind Turbine Performance and Safety Standard (AWEA Std 9.1- 2009) or IEC 61400 by an independent association including ETL, CSA, UL, Small Wind Certification Council, DNV, TUV, NORD, or other nationally recognized testing agency.

   (d)   Visual Appearance. WECS towers shall be monopole and not lattice. Wind turbines and towers shall be white, off white or unpainted metal, should be corrosion resistant, and have a non-obtrusive and non-reflective finish.

   (e)   Electric Collection Lines. All electrical interconnection or distribution lines shall predominantly be underground.

   (f)   Electrical Interconnections. All electrical interconnection shall comply with Ohio Administrative Code “Chapter 4901:1-22 Interconnection Services” as amended. Lighting: WECS shall not be illuminated except as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

   (g)   Signage. A sign or signs shall be posted on the tower, transformer, and substation warning of high voltage. Signs with emergency contact information shall also be posted on the

turbine or at another suitable point.

(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)