Wind energy facilities in all zoning districts must be approved by the Planning Commission through the special use approval process described in § 153.115, and must meet the following standards:
(A) The wind energy facility must be accessory to a permitted use the zoning district, except in the M-1 district, where the wind energy facility may be the principal use.
(B) The wind energy facility must be designed to provide electricity primarily for the principal use on the property, except in the M-1 district.
(C) The setback and lot coverage standards for the zoning district in questions must be maintained.
(D) Sufficient access must be provided to the wind energy facility to provide for maintenance.
(E) A "fall zone" equal to the height of the windmill must be maintained between the windmill and any other structure.
(F) The building height standards for the zoning district in question shall not apply to towers for wind energy facilities. However, the windmill shall be the lowest possible height to produce the needed energy for the principal use on the property, except in the M-1 district, where it shall be the lowest possible height needed to produce the desired amount of electricity.
(Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)