(A) No wind energy conversion system (WECS) shall be constructed in the county without first obtaining a WECS construction permit in accordance with this chapter.
(B) No wind energy conversion system shall be operated in the county without a valid WECS inspection certificate in accordance with this chapter. Each WECS inspection certificate shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. Notwithstanding the terms of the preceding sentence, an inspection certificate shall not be considered invalid so long as a timely and generally complete application to renew is pending.
(Ord. 2010-02-CM, passed 4-5-10; Am. Ord. 2010-24-CM, passed 2-21-11)