Any on-site use wind energy system (including a structure mounted WES) that is 65 feet or less in total height shall be a permitted use in all zoning districts, subject to all of the following.
(A) The height of the WES with the blade in vertical position shall not exceed 65 feet.
(B) The WES shall be set back from all lot lines a distance that is at least equal to one and one-half times the height of the WES as measured from the lot line to the base of the tower and no portion of the WES (including the guy wire anchors) shall be located within or above the required front, side or rear yard setback.
(C) (1) A structure mounted WES shall have a distance from the nearest property line that is at least equal to 1.1 times the height of the WES as measured from the point of attachment to the structure or building to the top of the WES with the blade in the vertical position.
(2) The blade arcs created by a WES mounted on an existing structure shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet or be designed so that the blade or other moving parts do not present a safety hazard.
(D) (1) A permit shall be required to be obtained from the township to construct and operate an on-site use WES 65 feet or less in total height. A permit shall be issued after an inspection of the WES by the township or an authorized agent of the township, and where the inspection finds that the WES complies with this chapter and also all applicable state construction and electrical codes, local building permit requirements and all manufacturers’ installation instructions.
(2) The WES shall not be operated nor remain on the property unless a permit has been issued. A copy of the manufacturer’s installation instructions and blueprints shall be provided to the township.
(E) An on-site use WES may provide electrical power to more than one dwelling unit; provided that, the dwelling units are located on property or properties that are adjacent to the property or properties on which the WES is located.
(F) Sound levels shall be verified by the manufacturer at the time of application. The documentation must support that the sound level will not exceed 43 dBA Leq measured at the property line of the parcel containing the WES.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 4.15; Ord. 19-3, passed 7-11-2019; Ord. 19-5, passed 8-8-2019; Ord. 2020-01, passed - -2020)