Permitting wind energy systems

All energy systems, regardless of type, and all meteorological towers require an approved building permit from the building official. Residential scale energy systems that do not conform to dimensional requirements require a special use permit.

A special use permit is required for all commercial scale energy systems.

A special use permit and dimensional variance is required for any non-conforming residential scale energy system.

Meteorological towers receiving a building permit are permitted on a temporary basis, not to exceed one year from the date the building permit was issued.

Only one wind energy system is allowed on a subject property.

All wind energy systems are required to undergo an annual safety review through the filing a certified inspection report with the building official.

(Ord. No. 2012-019, § 8, 12-12-2012)