(A) This subchapter applies to all wind energy systems as defined herein that are proposed to be constructed or located within the village after the effective date of this subchapter.
(B) Any wind energy system constructed or located prior to the effective date of this subchapter will not be required to meet the provisions of this subchapter, provided that any physical modifications to such pre-existing wind energy system that materially alters the size, type and number of any such wind energy systems shall be required to comply with provisions of this subchapter. Preexisting wind energy systems that are destroyed or damaged to the extent they can no further operate shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with this subchapter.
(Ord. 08-2010, passed 4-19-10; Am. Ord. 09-2022, passed 12-5-22)