(a) No wind energy facility, or addition of a wind turbine to an existing wind energy facility, shall be constructed or located within the Village unless a conditional use permit has been issued by the Village, to the facility owner or operator approving construction of the facility for compliance with the applicable sections of this Chapter and the Ohio Building Code.
(b) Fees. The applicant shall pay a nonrefundable fee of one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) to apply to the Planning Commission for wind energy conditional use permit.
(c) Any physical modification to an existing conditionally permitted wind energy facility that materially alters the size, type and number of wind turbines or other equipment shall require conditional use approval by the Planning Commission, with the consent of Village Council, or Village Council, without the consent of Planning Commission. Like-kind replacements as determined by the Building Official shall not require review by the Planning Commission.
(d) Submission Requirements. An application for a conditional use permit shall be as described in Grafton Codified Ordinances Chapter 1250 shall contain the following additional information:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the project applicant/owner.
(2) The address, legal description and zoning district of the subject property.
(3) A narrative description of the existing use.
(4) Structural drawings and engineering analysis, stamped by a certified engineer, or the WECS demonstrating adequate weight and lateral stress capacity, foundation and anchor design demonstrating adequate vertical and lateral support capacity for the soil standards at the site, manufacturer's decibel rating for the proposed unit, a list and or depiction of all safety measures that will be on the unit including anticlimb devices, data specifying the kilowatt size, rated power output and generating capacity of the proposed unit.
(5) A narrative describing the proposed wind energy facility, including an overview of the project; the project location; the approximate generating capacity of the wind energy facility; the approximate number, representative types and height or range of heights of wind turbines to be constructed, including their generating capacity, dimensions and respective manufacturers, and a description of ancillary facilities.
(6) An affidavit or similar evidence or agreement between the property owner and the facility owner or operator demonstrating that the facility owner or operator has the permission of the property owner to apply for necessary permits for construction and operation of the wind energy facility.
(7) Identification of the properties on which the proposed wind energy facility will be located, and the properties adjacent to where the wind energy facility will be located.
(8) A site plan showing the planned location of each wind turbine, property lines, setback lines, access road and turnout locations, ponds, lakes, creeks, rivers and other water courses, existing wind turbines, towers and other similar structures, substation(s), electrical cabling from the wind energy facility to the substation(s), ancillary equipment, buildings, and structures, including permanent meteorological towers associated transmission lines, and layout of all structures within the geographical boundaries of any applicable setback, a lighting plan, and other information the Planning Commission or Council may require.
(9) Documents related to decommissioning.
(10) Other relevant studies, reports, certifications and approval as may be reasonably requested by the Village to ensure compliance with this Chapter and Code.
(11) Any documents reasonably deemed necessary by the Village Administrator.
(12) Emergency and normal shut down procedures.
(13) An electrical one line drawing of the electrical components of the system in sufficient detail to establish that the installation conforms to all applicable electrical codes.
(14) If a connection to the municipal electric system is proposed, Grafton's Electric Department must approve the connection in writing. A copy of the contract between the applicant and the utility verifying that the proposed connection is acceptable and/or other evidence demonstrating that the utility is aware of the proposed connection and does not object to said connection.
(15) The fee as established.
(Ord. 11-014. Passed 6-7-11.)