A. Effective January 1, 2024, Code § 255-600, Table 6-1 was amended to make wind energy facilities a prohibited use in all zoning districts. New wind energy facilities are authorized through use variances. Wind energy facilities that were lawfully permitted prior to January 1, 2024, shall be subject to applicable zoning regulations.

B. This article shall not apply to small-unit turbines, except to require the applicant requesting a smallunit turbine to apply for a use variance for said small-unit turbine from the Zoning Board of Review (or, in the case of Unified Development Review, the Planning Commission). The small-unit turbine must also meet the definition and standards of such as set forth herein.

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