Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Applies to all wind energy conversion systems within the Town.
Extracted standards
10 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Design
- Non-reflective finish
A WECS shall have a non-reflective finish and shall be painted or otherwise treated to match or blend with the primary background.
Height
The height of WECS shall not exceed the maximum permitted height within the applicable zone.
Noise
- Noise compliance
WECS shall comply with Chapter 8.20.
Other
- Liability insurance
The owner of any WECS shall provide proof of liability insurance that specifically addresses the installation, use, and maintenance of the WECS.
- Location in rear portion
A private, noncommercial WECS shall be located in the rear portion of the property.
- Net-metering allowed
A private, noncommercial WECS may be net-metered with written authorization provided by the utility company.
- Removal after abandonment
Any WECS that is not operated for a continuous period of six months shall be considered abandoned and shall be removed within six months of discontinuance.
- Screening heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
The WECS shall be separated from adjoining properties by at least a six-foot-high solid fence or wall.
- Security requirement
WECS shall be secured from access to the general public by fencing or other deterring device. Tower climbing apparatus shall be located not closer than 12 feet to the ground or be un-climbable by design for the first 12 feet.
Setback
A WECS shall maintain the same minimum setbacks required for a primary structure within the applicable zone.
From the ordinance
The height of WECS shall not exceed the maximum permitted height within the applicable zone. ... A WECS shall maintain the same minimum setbacks required for a primary structure within the applicable zone.