(A) The distance between a utility grade wind energy system and the property lines of adjacent non-leased properties, including public rights-of-way, shall be at least the height of the wind energy system tower including the top of the blade in its vertical position.
(B) Where property is leased on both sides of a public right-of-way, a wind energy system may be placed no closer than one rotor radius from the closest edge of the right-of-way. Leased property can include more than one piece of property and the requirement shall apply to the combined properties.
(C) SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) or meteorological (MET) towers shall also comply with the property setback requirement. The setback shall be at least the height of the SCADA or MET tower.
(D) An operations and maintenance office building, a substation, or ancillary equipment shall comply with any property setback requirement that may be applicable to that type of building or equipment.
(E) Overhead transmission lines and power poles shall comply with the setback requirements applicable to public utilities.
(Ord. passed 5-13-2009)