A. This chapter is intended to promote wind energy use within the city of Plano, while preserving and protecting the health, safety and welfare of property owners and residents.
B. The regulations of this chapter shall govern and control the site design, erection, enlargement, expansion, alteration, operation, maintenance, relocation and removal of small wind energy systems in the city of Plano.
C. The regulations of this chapter shall be in addition to provisions of the city of Plano's adopted codes, federal aviation administration requirements and all applicable federal and state statutes.
D. Power generated by a small wind energy system shall be primarily for the use of the property owner, on the property where the system is located. It is not the intent of this chapter to promote the operation of small wind energy systems in the city of Plano for profit by outside utility companies or other third parties. Small wind energy systems, however, may be connected to the power grid in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. (Ord. 2013-20, 8-12-2013)