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Ordinance to create Section 12.24 and amend Section 12.06 of the Revised Municipal Code to create restrictions for the installation of wind energy systems.
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WHEREAS, these regulations will focus on regulations pertaining to the installation of wind energy systems; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted pursuant to authority granted by Wis. Stat. § 66.0401; and
WHEREAS, West Allis has a governmental interest to preserve and protect public health and safety without significantly increasing the cost or decreasing the efficiency of a wind energy system (per Wis. Stat. §. 66.0401).
NOW THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of West Allis do ordain as follows:
PART I. Section 12.24 of the Revised Municipal Code is created to read as follows:
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12.24 WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS.
(1) Definitions.
(a) Tower. The monopole, freestanding, or guyed structure that supports a wind generator.
(b) Wind generator. Blades and associated mechanical and electrical conversion components mounted on top of the tower of a wind energy system.
(2) Application. Applicants for the erection of a wind energy conversion system shall complete a Planning Application Form. The fee that applies shall be either the Level 1, 2 or 3 Site Landscaping Architectural Review Fee that can be found in Section 12.13(17). The application shall be accompanied with (6) scaled site plans for the property to be served showing the location of the wind energy system, distance to property lines, overhead utility lines and the public right of way and the means by which the facility will provide power to structures. If the system is intended to provide power to more than (1) premises, the site plan shall show all properties to be served and the means of connection to the wind energy system. A copy of all agreements with system users off the premises shall accompany the application. The application shall further indicate the level of noise to be generated by the...
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