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- Abandonment period12 months
Any wind energy conversion system that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months or more... will be deemed abandoned
- Lattice towers and guy wires prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Lattice type towers and towers using guy wires are prohibited.
- Maximum number of small wind energy systems per lot1 systems
Only one small wind energy conversion system is allowed per lot
- Maximum number of small wind energy systems per lot with conditional useConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. permit3 systems
up to three ground-mounted small wind energy conversion systems may be allowed on a single lot if approved through the conditional use process
- Minimum clearance of moving elements above ground20 ft
The lowest point of any moving elements, such as blades or vanes, must be at least 20 feet above the ground beneath such feature.
- Minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of climbing pegs above ground12 ft
All climbing pegs, ladders and similar apparatus on freestanding towers must be located at least 12 feet above the ground at the base of the structure.
- Minimum lot areaMinimum lot areaThe smallest parcel on which the district allows anything to be built. for multiple systems in residential districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.40,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Multiple small wind energy systems may not be approved on residential district lots of less than 40,000 square feet in area.
- Noise standard at property line
Operational noise may not be audible at the property line except during short-term, high wind speed events, such as storms.
- Underground power transmission lines required
All power transmission and telemetry lines from the tower to any building or other structure must be placed underground.
From the ordinance
Small wind energy systems may be ground-mounted or attached to a building or other structure... Only one small wind energy conversion system is allowed per lot... Multiple small wind energy systems may not be approved on residential district lots of less than 40,000 square feet in area.