Roof top mounted residential scale wind energy systems must meet all current property line setback requirements for principal structures for the zoning district in which the system is located.

Tower mounted residential scale wind energy systems must allow a minimum setback of one hundred twenty-five (125) percent of system height from all property lines.

Commercial scale energy systems must allow a minimum setback of one hundred twenty-five (125) percent of the system height from all property lines.

Guy wires and anchors used to support the tower are exempt from the wind energy system setback requirements.

Minimum ground clearance of blade at lowest point is fifteen (15) feet from established grade.

(Ord. No. 2012-019, § 8, 12-12-2012)

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