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Item/Subject: OMinaim)% ncodingtheland DevAopment Code§165-13(Dehnibons)aM
Adding New § 165-130.1 to Regulate AWliary private Wind Turbines
Responsible Departunent Code Enforcement
Commentary:
This amendment to the Land Development Cade creates standards for the construction
and operation of auxiliary wind turbines, or residential windmills, used for generating
power for on-site consumption. The regulations are based on a model craned by the
American Wind Energy Association and are designed W protect the health and safety of
the general public while providing for the development of alternative energy sources.
Department Head
Budget Approval:
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Legal Approval:
City Salidmr
1. boduced for
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First Reading Page_ &_
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Or Assigved to (:mmcilnr Stove October It. 2006
CITY OF BANGOR
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(TITLE.) Ordinance, Amending the Land Development Code § 165-13 (Definnons) and Adding New §
165-130.1 to Regulate Auxiliary Private Wind Turbines.
Se It ordaLxld by the City ofRangor, as follows:
Section 1: Amending § 165-13 by adding the following definitions, as follows:
SMALL WMD ENERGY SYSTEM: A wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind turbine,
a tower, and associated control or conversion electromm, which has a rated capacity of not more than
100 kW and which is intended to primarily reduce on-site consumption of utility power.
WIND TURBINE TOWER HEIGHT: The height above grade of the fixed portion of the tower,
excluding the wird turbine itself.
Section 2: Amendment the land Development Code by adding new section $165-130.1, as follows:
§165-130.1 Auxiliaryprivate wind turbines.
A. Purpose: It is the purpose of this section to promote the safe, effective and efficient use of small
wind mere systems installed to reduce the on-site consumption of utility supplied electrwity.
B. Zones Wh«e Allowed: Small wind energy systans shall be allowed as accessury structures in
all zoning classifications except P&C, RP, and SPD, subject to all other applicable provisions of
this Chapter.
C. Maximum Wind Turbine Tower Height: Tower height shall not exceed the maximum allowable
height for any structure in the underlying tuning district, except 0mt in RR&A, the maximum
tower height shall be 80 feet if the lot size is between IA acres and 5 acres and 100 feet if the lot
size is greater than 5 acres. Nothing herein shall be consnved to preempt any height limitations
imposed by FAA regulations.
D. Set -back: The base of the wind system structure shall be set back from all property lines a
minimum distance equal to the height of the wind system structure (including billyextended
blades).
E. Noise: Small wind energy systems shall not exceed 60 d1i as measured at the property, line.
The level, however, may be exceeded during short -tens events such as utility outages and/or
severe wind storms.
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F. Approved Wind Ifurbincs: All small wind turbine designs must be approved by the Emerging
Technologies program of the California Energy Commission or any other small wind
certification pmgam recognized by the American Wind Energy Association.
O. Compliance with International Building Code: Building permit applications for small wind
energy systems shall be accompanied by standard drawings of the wind turbine structure,
including the rower, base, and footings. An engineering analysis of the tower showing
compliance with the International Building Code and caniBed by a licensed professional
engineer shall also be submitted. We stamps shall not be required.
H. Compliance with FAA Regulations: Small wind energy, systems must comply with applicable
FAA regulations, including any necessary, approvals for installations close to airports.
1. Compliance with National Electric Code: Building permit applications for small wind energy
systems shall be accompanied by a line drawing of the electrical components in sufficient detail
to allow for a determination that the manner of installation conforms to the National= Electrical
Code.
S. Utility NoGBcation: No small wind energy system shall be handled until evidence has been
given that the utility company has been informed of the cusmmefs intent to install an
interconnected customer -owned generator. Off -god systems shall W exempt from this
requirement.
K. Land Development Pennie A Land Development Permit shall be required for a small wind
energy system if required by Article XVI.
IN CITY COUNCIL
Occobe' 11. 2006
Fire >Eeeding
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Itl CTTYCOUNCIL
October 23. 2006
Notion Made and Seconded
for Passage
vote: s -D
Councilors
voting yes: Allen
Cashvell.D'Urrlco. Farrington,
GraMck. Greene. Palmer 6 Stone
Councilors voting no: None
Councilor Absent: Haves
Passe 1
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Amending Lend Develooment Code Section 165-13
(Definitions) and Adding New Section 165-130.1
to Heeulate Amviliaty Private Wind Turbines
Assigned to Councilor Stone