§ 155.453 APPLICABILITY.
   A single or combination of not more than two wind turbine generators sized to serve the needs of the on-site consumer for a home, farm or small business shall be a permitted use in all districts where the parcel size is one acre or larger, and shall not be considered a special use where the wind turbine is ten kW or less of rated capacity and the wind tower is 75 feet or less in total height. The approvals may be administratively given subject to meeting the requirements of this chapter. Where a wind turbine is greater than ten kW of rated capacity and/or greater than 75 feet in total height, the wind turbine shall be considered a special use approval. A wind energy system shall not exceed a total height of over 150 feet. Where a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) may be used or may be mounted on a roof, not exceeding a total height of 35 feet above ground level, the Planning Commission may approve the installation where a parcel is less than one acre in size as long as the turbine meets the required setback from the property lines.
(Ord. 11-001, passed 1-18-2011)