(A) Building permit. A building permit shall be required for the installation of a small wind energy system.
(B) Documents. The building permit application shall be accompanied by a conditional use order by the Zoning Board and a plot plan which includes the following:
(1) Property lines and physical dimensions of the property;
(2) Location, dimensions, and types of existing major structures on the property;
(3) Location of the proposed wind system tower;
(4) The right-of-way of any public road that is contiguous with the property;
(5) Any overhead utility lines;
(6) Wind system specifications, including manufacturer and model, rotor diameter, tower height, tower type (free-standing or guyed);
(7) Tower foundation blueprints or drawings;
(8) Tower blueprint or drawing.
(C) Fees. The application for a building permit for a small wind energy system must be accompanied by the fee required for a building permit for a permitted accessory use.
(D) Expiration. A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire if:
(1) The small wind energy system is not installed and functioning within 24 months from the date the permit is issued; or
(2) The small wind energy system is out of service or otherwise unused for a continuous 12-month period.
(Ord. 11-10-061, passed 11-28-2011)