(A) CWECS shall be located on a parcel of at least ten acres in size.
(B) CWECS shall be designed and placed in such a manner as to minimize to the greatest extent feasible, adverse visual and noise impacts on adjacent areas. This shall include documentation of:
(1) Noise levels conforming to the International Electromechanical Commission (IEC) Standard 61400-11 part 11; and
(2) Projections of the shadow flicker on any existing structures located off the property on which the CWECS will be constructed and the extent and duration of the shadow flicker on these existing structures.
(C) CWECS shall maintain a minimum setback distance from any property lines of two times the combined height of the tower and blade.
(D) CWECS shall maintain a minimum setback distance from any public road or highway of at least two times the combined height of the tower and blade.
(E) In no case shall a CWECS be located within any required setback or in any front yard area.
(F) If an aggregated project, setbacks from multiple entities shall be one and one-tenth times the height of the total system.
(G) Structures for wind turbines shall be self-supporting tubular towers painted a neutral color such as white or pale gray. No lattice structure shall be used. No logos or advertisements are allowed on these structures. Each turbine shall be marked with a visible identification number located no higher than 15 feet above ground level.
(H) Colors and surface treatment of the CWECS and supporting structures shall, to the greatest extent possible, minimize disruption of the natural characteristics of the site.
(I) Reasonable measures shall be taken to mitigate specific adverse visual impacts such as reflections, shadow flicker, and blade glint affecting residences within or immediately adjacent to the project area.
(J) Appropriate landscaping shall be provided to screen accessory structures from roads and adjacent residences
(K) CWECS shall be equipped with air traffic warning lights or other marking lights only if so required by the Federal Aviation Administration and in which event, such light should be positioned or shielded to avoid visual impact on neighboring properties, and shall be a white flashing light from daylight till twilight and a steady red light night time.
(L) The applicant shall minimize or mitigate any interference with electromagnetic communications, such as radio, telephone, or television signals caused by any wind energy facility.
(Ord. passed 8- -2010)