§ 153.27 EVALUATION OF SPECIAL USE.

   Following the procedures as established in §§ 157.435 through 157.447, the Zoning Board of Appeals, in evaluating a special use for a small wind energy system, shall consider the following matters:

   (A)   The height of the system relative to the size of the parcel on which the system is proposed to be located;

   (B)   The need for the proposed height of the system in order to allow the system to operate effectively;

   (C)   The visual impacts of the system on adjacent properties and the general area in which the system is proposed to be located;

   (D)   The building density of the general area in which the system is proposed to be located;

   (E)   Whether a substantial adverse effect on public safety will result from the height of the system or some other aspect of the system’s design or proposed construction, but only if that aspect of design or construction is modifiable by the applicant;

   (F)   The existing uses on adjacent and nearby properties; and

   (G)   Whether the design of the proposed system reflects compliance with § 153.24.

(Prior Code, 7 TCC 4-8)