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B. November 2013 PC Recommended WECS Ordinance Tezt (Not adopted) <br /> (Initial 11/14 staff-suggested revisions are in underline/s�r•a�e�l�g�format highlighted in yellow) <br /> (Revisions resulting from PC 1/20/15 review are highlighted in gray) <br /> �6,� Wind EnerQv Conversion Svstems. <br /> (a) Zoning districts. Residential Wind � Energy Conversion Systems (<10 <br /> kV� in accordance with the standards in this section are permitted accessory uses <br /> on lots at least 10 acres in gross area within the RR-1 A and RR-1 B Rural <br /> Residential zoning districts. <br /> „+�.o.. ,,, a:�,..:,.+� ���`���t�,�ic�t.,� �,.:��:;�C� <br /> . <br /> . _ <br /> � a�t���d�i� �b������d��.il�;:.. .n: �����i�+c�..�:�� <br /> (Note: PC not unanimous that this should be added, but if <br /> CommerciaUlndustrial allowed, potentially should be via CUP and specific <br /> standards created) <br /> (b) �es#de�tt�iul �Y � Standards. (Note: PC generally concluded that WECS that <br /> didn't meet established standards should be subject to a variance process) <br /> 1. Number. No more than one wind energy conversion system is permitted per <br /> parcel. <br /> 2. Height. In the RR-lA and RR-1B zoning districts, a maacimum hub height of <br /> 30 feet is allowed as a permitted accessory use. <br /> 3. Blade length. A maximum blade length of 15 feet is permitted. <br /> 4. Clearance. The minimum distance from the ground for the lowest point of a <br /> blade or any other moving part shall be 12 feet. <br /> 5. Roof mounting. Roof or wall mounted WECS are not <br /> permitted. <br /> 6. Setbacks. The base of the �•n�a *�•�'���� WECS tower shall be set back at least <br /> 300 feet from all property lines. Wind energy conversion systems shall not be <br /> installed in the front yard of any lot or in the side yard of a corner lot <br /> adjacent to a public right-of-way. Wind energy conversion systems shall not <br /> be located more than 150 feet from the principal structure on the property. <br /> 7. Easements. Wind energy conversion systems shall not encroach on public <br /> drainage, utility roadway or trail easements. <br /> 8. Noise. Wind energy conversion systems shall comply with Minnesota <br /> Pollution Control Agency standards outlined in Minnesota Rules Chapter <br /> 7030 at all property lines. <br /> 9. Screening. Wind energy conversion systems are exempt from the screening <br /> requirements for the district in which they are located. <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />