Small and Large Wind Energy Systems Ordinance

Small and Large Wind Energy Systems Ordinance

NOTE: Review Per Lead The Small and Large Wind Energy Systems Ordinance employs a tiered review process for small and large wind energy systems, based on the height of the wind tower, the size of the parcel, the zone district where it is to be located, and whether the wind system conforms to a list of design standards. Small wind systems (defined as over 35 ft in height) would be allowed in agricultural, rural residential, commercial, and industrial zones, and would be prohibited in urban residential zones. Wind turbines under 35 ft in height would be allowed with a building permit only. For large wind energy systems (generating more than 50 kilowatts), all applications would be subject to a Major Use Permit and be referred for approval to the Planning Commission. Large wind energy systems would be allowed only within agricultural zoning districts and would be required to conform to move restrictive setback and other regualtions than small energy systems.

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Other (ordinance to regulate wind energy systems)

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Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Drainage/Absorption, Flood Plain/Flooding, Geology/Soils, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Land Use/Planning, Mineral Resources, Noise, Public Services, Transportation, Vegetation, Wetland/Riparian, Wildfire