07-14-27: SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEM:

   (1)   Lot Size: No more than one small wind energy system per one acre of land is allowed.

   (2)   Height: When located on parcels five (5) acres or less, tower height shall be a maximum of thirty five feet (35') above finished grade of the fixed portion of the tower, excluding the wind turbine and blades. When located on parcels greater than five (5) acres, tower height shall be limited to eighty feet (80').

   (3)   Proximity To Property Boundary: No part of the small wind energy system structure, including guywire anchors, may extend closer than one hundred feet (100') to the property boundaries of the installation site.

   (4)   Noise: Noise produced by the wind turbine shall not exceed fifty five (55) decibels (dBA) at the site's property lines.

   (5)   Capacity: The system capacity shall not exceed one hundred kilowatts (100 kW).

   (6)   Decision Of The Director:

      A.    The Director shall consider the following:

         1.    Lot size;

         2.    Lot configuration;

         3.    Proximity to neighboring structures;

         4.    Topography;

         5.    Viewsheds; and

         6.    The uses of the surrounding properties in the determination of the compatibility of the proposed small wind energy system with such uses.

      B.    The Director shall specify the maximum number of towers. (Ord. 16-001, 1-8-2016)