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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-11 06-339 ORDINANCEItem No, 339 Dale: 10-11-06 06 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: I:(FT�T. CIM; M Legal Approval: City Salidmr 1. boduced for _ Passage First Reading Page_ &_ _ Referral 06 339 Or Assigved to (:mmcilnr Stove October It. 2006 CITY OF BANGOR .14 (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. 06 339 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 L TY ML 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 w mu 06-339 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