The applicant shall develop a process to resolve any complaints that may arise from neighboring property owners during the construction and operation of the wind energy conversion system. The process shall use an independent mediator and shall include a time limit for acting on a complaint that is received. The process shall not preclude the local government from acting on a complaint. The applicant shall provide to the nearby residents a toll-free phone number for complaints during the construction of the facility if a problem should arise. The applicant will respond to all complaints from persons directly affected by the commercial project within 48 hours, will attempt to resolve all complaints in a prompt and responsible manner, will keep a log of all complaints and the method of resolution, will make the log available to the county, and will agree to participate in a non-binding mediation for complaints that are not resolved, with the cost of such to be paid directly by the applicant.
(Ord. WEC-23, passed 8-8-2023)