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(1) Height. The Height of Small Wind Energy Systems in Residential or Commercial Zones shall not exceed eighty (80) feet, measured at the highest point of the turbine blade or other component. In Agricultural or Manufacturing Zones, the Small Wind Energy System shall not exceed one hundred and twenty (120) feet. If the Small Wind Energy System is Attached to a Building or Structure, this measurement shall include the height of the Building or Structure. The Small Wind Energy System shall comply in all respects with ‘Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77', and any other applicable Federal Aviation Administration requirements.

(2) Setbacks. Small Wind Energy Systems shall be set back at a distance equal to or greater than one hundred percent (100%) of the total height of the system from all overhead utility lines, property lines, and public roads or public Rights-of-way. If the Small Wind Energy System is installed on a roof, the total height is equal to the roof height and tower height. Guy wires and other support devices shall be set back at least five (5) feet from all property lines. Guy wires and other support devices shall be set back at least twenty (20) feet from any public Right-of-way. Small Wind Energy Systems shall not be allowed in the required Front Yard setback.

(3) Minimum Blade Height. The minimum height of the lowest point of a turbine blade shall be fifteen (15) feet above the ground and ten (10) feet above or distant from any roof surface.

(4) Color and Finish. The Small Wind Energy System shall remain painted or finished the color or finish that was originally applied by the manufacturer, or shall be painted gray, beige, or white. Rust, corrosion or peeling paint on any component of an Alternative Energy System shall be repaired and/or repainted.

(5) Lighting. Illumination or lighting on the Small Wind Energy System shall be prohibited except as required and allowed by the Federal Aviation Administration.

(6) Signage and Advertising. Signs and advertising shall be restricted to reasonable identification of the manufacturer, operator of the Small Wind Energy System, utility, and safety signs. No other signage shall be permitted.

(7) Access. No tower shall have a climbing apparatus within twelve (12) feet of the ground. All access doors or access ways to towers and electrical equipment shall be accessible by authorized Personnel only. Towers with lattice within twelve (12) feet of the ground shall be enclosed within a secured Fence or wrapped by a protective metal mesh up to twelve (12) feet and sufficient to prevent climbing.

(8) Feeder Lines. All exterior electrical lines shall be placed in a conduit and buried below the surface of the ground. Electrical lines may be placed overhead only near points of interconnection to the electric grid.

(9) Sound. The Small Wind Energy System and associated equipment shall not exceed fifty (50) dB(A) for any period of time under normal operating conditions as measured from the nearest neighboring inhabitable Structure. This maximum sound level may be exceeded during short-term events beyond the Owner’s or operator’s control such as utility outages and/or severe wind storms.

(10) All wind turbines or Small Wind Energy Systems with a rated nameplate capacity over 100 kilowatts are prohibited.