The purpose of this chapter is to facilitate the commercial construction, installation, and operation of wind energy conversion systems or other renewable energy technologies in unincorporated Jersey County that promote economic development and ensure the protection of health, safety, and welfare while also avoiding adverse impacts to important areas such as agricultural lands, endangered species habitats, conservation lands, and other sensitive lands. This chapter governs the siting of wind energy conversion system facilities and substations that generate electricity to be sold to wholesale or retail markets. This chapter does not apply to residential construction and is not intended to replace safety, health, or environmental requirements contained in other applicable codes, standards, or ordinances. The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.
(Ord. WEC-23, passed 8-8-2023)