The purposes of this chapter are as follows:
(a) Promote the safe, effective, and efficient use of wind energy turbines in order to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels in producing electricity.
(b) Preserve and protect public health, safety, welfare, and quality of life by minimizing the potential adverse impacts of a wind energy turbine.
(c) Establish standards and procedures by which the installation, design, siting, operation, and decommissioning of a wind energy turbine shall be governed.
(Ord. 734. Passed 8-3-11.)