a. Electric-generating wind devices shall not cause electrical signal interference.

b. Electric-generating wind devices shall not have any illumination located on the device or the structure supporting the device.

c. There shall be no more than one electric-generating wind device permitted for each parcel or lot of record.

d. Electric-generating wind devices shall comply with all other building codes and other federal, state, and local regulations and the manufacturer's requirements for installation and operation.

e. All electric-generating wind devices and all components must be commercially made product, U.L. approved, and acceptable to the local electric provider company.

f. All electric-generating wind device battery banks shall be installed and located within the primary structure, shall comply with manufacturer specifications, and shall be vented to the exterior of the structure. In the event that a battery bank is installed with the electric-generating wind device, then the location and connections shall be submitted as part of the building permit application. Further, the Building and Planning department shall notify the Fire Department of any building permits issued for electric-generating wind devices with battery banks included.

g. Electric-generating wind devices shall be a nonobtrusive color such as tan, sand, gray, black, white, or similar colors. Galvanized steel or other metal is acceptable for the support structure for the electric-generating wind device.

h. All towers, structures, and supports with electric-generating wind devices shall be utilized for only the electric-generating wind devices and shall not have affixed any other components, appurtenances, or advertising signs.

i. All climbing apparatus shall be located at least fifteen (15) feet above the ground and the tower must be designed to prevent climbing within the first fifteen (15) feet from top of foundation.

j. Any electric-generating wind device that is not operated for a continuous period of twelve (12) months shall be considered abandoned, and the owners of such device shall remove all structures within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice from the Town notifying the owner of such abandonment. If such device and structure is not removed within ninety (90) days, the Town may remove all devices and structures at the owner's expense and lien the property for costs of the removal.

a. Noise levels shall not exceed 60dBA, as measured at the owner's property line. The level, however, may be exceeded during short-term events such as utility outages and/or severe wind storms.

b. No rooftop mounted electric-generating wind device shall be installed until evidence has been submitted that the utility company has been informed of the customer's intent to install an interconnected customer-owned generator. Off-grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement.

a. A standard drawing of the electric-generating wind device and support structure, including the tower, base, and electric connections.

b. A plot plan or survey that shows the proposed location of the electric-generating wind device, including proposed setbacks in compliance with this section, and height of existing residences, if any.

c. All permit fees shall be paid at the time of the issuance of the building permit, including the building permit fee, zoning fee, and electrical permit fee.

a. The residential zoning lot must be a minimum of five (5) acres.

b. An electric-generating wind device height shall not exceed forty-five (45) feet.

c. Electric-generating wind device towers shall maintain a setback from all property lines equal to two hundred (200) percent of the electric-generating wind device height.

d. Minimum grounds clearance shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet from grade level to the blade tip at the lowest point.

a. The electric-generating wind device shall not exceed six (6) feet in height measured from the peak of the roof to the center of the turbine.

b. The electric-generating wind device shall have a minimum clearance of two (2) feet from the roof peak to the blade tip at its lowest point.

c. The rooftop mounted electric-generating wind device is prohibited in any required setbacks.

d. Rooftop electric-generating wind devices shall only be located in an area bounded by the roof peak of the residence, the sideyard setback, and rearyard setback. Rooftop electric-generating wind devices are prohibited from being located on any face of a residence facing any street from roof peak toward the street.