Section
156.001 Definitions
156.002 Permit required
156.003 Fees
156.004 Application data
156.005 Town Manager’s duties, rights and powers
156.006 Unlawful to interfere with Town Manager
156.007 Notice for inspection
156.008 Bond required
156.009 Technical requirements
156.010 Materials to be of approved type
156.011 Maker’s name and the like required on equipment
156.012 Repairs without permit
156.013 Codes supplemental to code
156.014 Authorizing additional rules
156.999 Penalty
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
HEIGHT. The overall vertical length of the system above the ground, or, if such system be located on a building, then, above that part of the level of such building upon which the system rests.
MAST. The portion of an outside wind-powered electricity-generating system to which the system is attached, and the supporter extension required to elevate the system to a height deemed necessary for adequate operation.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
TOWN MANAGER. The Town Manager of the Town of Limon, Colorado, or the manager’s designee.
WIND-POWERED ELECTRICITY-GENERATING EQUIPMENT. Any portion of the equipment used for generating electricity by means of and through the use of wind.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.1) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 538, passed 5-6-2010; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
It shall be unlawful for any person to install, either as owner or as agent, servant or employee of the owner, or as an independent contractor for the owner, or otherwise, any wind-powered electricity-generating system, any additions to, or substitutions for, said system unless and until an inspection permit shall have first been obtained from the Town Manager, or the Manager’s designee.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.2) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015) Penalty, see § 156.999
(B) A re-inspection fee of $12.50 shall be paid for each trip when extra inspections are necessary due to any one of the following reasons:
(1) Wrong address;
(2) Condemned work resulting from faulty construction;
(3) Repairs or corrections not made when inspection is called; and/or
(4) Work not ready for inspection when called.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.3) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
Application for permits shall be made upon a blank form provided by the Town Manager and shall contain or have attached thereto the following information:
(A) Name, address and telephone number of the owner;
(B) The legal description of the premises on which the installation is to be made;
(C) Whether it is a new installation, repair or maintenance work;
(D) A blueprint or ink drawing of the plans and specifications and method of installation and attachment to the building or in the ground;
(E) Name of the person making the installation; and
(F) Such other information as the Town Manager shall require to show full compliance with this and all other laws, codes and ordinances of the town.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.4) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
(A) It shall be the duty of the Town Manager, or the Manager’s designee, to inspect all wind-powered electricity-generating systems to ascertain if the work has been done in a workmanlike manner and to investigate all complaints from the general public pertaining to said system installations.
(B) The Town Manager, or the Manager’s designee, is hereby empowered to inspect or re-inspect any wiring, equipment or apparatus conducting or using electric current generated by any wind-powered electricity-generating system in the town, and if conductors, equipment or apparatus are found to be unsafe to life or property, or are not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, the Town Manager shall notify the person owning or operating the hazardous wiring or equipment to correct the condition within a 48-hour period or within the time the Town Manager specifies. Failure to correct violations within the specified time shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.5) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder or interfere with the Town Manager, or the Manager’s designee, in the discharge of their duties under the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 513.12.6) (Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997; Ord. 463, passed 5-3-2001; Ord. 521, passed 1-3-2008; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015) Penalty, see § 156.999
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