Wind Energy Systems, Small-Scale
Extracted standards
4 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Maximum tower heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.
The wind energy tower height shall not exceed a maximum height of sixty-five (65) feet on a parcel of less than five (5) acres, or a maximum height of eighty (80) feet on a parcel of five (5) acres or more.
Noise
- Maximum noise level60 dB
Small wind energy systems shall not exceed sixty (60) decibels, as measured at the closest property line; however, the level may be exceeded during short-term events such as severe windstorms.
Other
- Fence or non-climbable base
The supporting wind energy tower shall also be enclosed with a six-foot tall fence or the base of the wind energy tower shall not be climbable for a distance of twelve (12) feet.
- Minimum distance between ground and blades15 ft
The minimum distance between the ground and any protruding blades utilized on a small wind energy system shall be fifteen (15) feet, as measured at the lowest point of the arc of the blades.
From the ordinance
The wind energy tower height shall not exceed a maximum height of sixty-five (65) feet on a parcel of less than five (5) acres, or a maximum height of eighty (80) feet on a parcel of five (5) acres or more.