This subchapter creates the framework for the siting of wind energy conversion systems, which convert the power of the wind into the generation of electricity. It is the intent of this subchapter to:
(A) Facilitate the comprehensive provision of wind energy conversion systems (“WECS”) to the residents and businesses of town;
(B) Minimize the height, obtrusiveness, and the visual impacts of WECS, and all associated equipment and buildings;
(C) Encourage WECS to be located in such a manner as to minimize their impact to residential uses; public parks, open space, and greenways; and streams, creeks, and rivers;
(D) Ensure that the height of WECS have the least visual impact, and are no greater than required to achieve their designated service;
(E) Protect views of and vistas from architecturally or historically significant structures and historically significant landscapes so that these architectural or historical resources are not impaired or diminished by the placement of WECS; and
(F) Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from the failure of a WECS, through structural design standards and setback requirements.
(Ord. 1221, § 9.04A., passed 1-26-2010)