A. Number Of Wind Energy Systems: Only one unit per parcel shall be allowed with a minimum one acre lot size.
B. Maximum Tower Height: The tower height limitations in table 3-25 of this section (maximum tower heights for accessory wind energy systems) shall apply to all accessory wind energy systems, provided that the application for a system includes evidence that the proposed height does not exceed the height recommended by the manufacturer or distributor of the system.
TABLE 3-25
MAXIMUM TOWER HEIGHTS AND MINIMUM
PARCEL SIZE FOR ACCESSORY WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
Zoning District | Minimum Parcel Size | Maximum Tower Height | |
OS | Open space | 1 acre | 52.5 feet |
R-HR | Residential-hillside reserve district | 1 acre | 52.5 feet |
RL | Rural living district | 1 acre | 52.5 feet |
RS | Single-family residential district | 1 acre | 52.5 feet |
RM | Multi-family residential district | 1 acre | 52.5 feet |
All other land use districts | 1 acre | 52.5 feet | |
C. Setbacks: The minimum setback from any property line shall be equal to the system height.
D. Climbing Apparatus: Climbing apparatus shall be located at least twelve feet (12') above the ground, and the tower shall be designed to prevent climbing within the first twelve feet (12').
E. Lighting: Tower structure lighting shall be prohibited unless required by another code or regulation.
F. Noise: The noise performance standards in section 9.34.080, "Noise", of this article 3, shall apply, except during short term events (e.g., utility outages, windstorms, etc.).
G. Visual Effects: An accessory wind energy system shall not substantially obstruct views of adjacent property owners.
H. Location: An accessory wind energy system shall not be placed or constructed where otherwise prohibited by the terms of any easement.
I. Turbine Certification: The system's turbine shall be approved or shall have been approved by the California energy commission or certified by a national program (i.e., national electrical code (NEC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL)).
J. Engineering Analysis: The application shall include standard drawings and an engineering analysis of the system's tower, showing compliance with the California building code and certification by a professional mechanical, structural, or civil engineer licensed by the state.
K. Compliance With Aviation Law: The system shall comply with all applicable federal aviation administration requirements and the state aeronautics act 1 .
L. Compliance With Electrical Code: The application shall include a line drawing of the electrical components of the system detail to allow for a determination that the installation conforms to the national electric code.
M. Reduction In On Site Electricity Consumption: The system shall be used primarily to reduce on site consumption of electricity. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)
Notes
| 1 | 1. PUC § 21001 et seq. |