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C. Rotor Size. A11 WECS rotors shall not have rotor dimensions greater than twenty-six L. Electromagnetic Interference. WECS shall be designed and constructed so as not to (26)feet. cause radio and television interference. D. Rotor Clearance. Blade-ares created by the WECS shall have a minimum of thirty(30) M. Noise Emissions. Noises emanating firom the operation of WECS shall be in compliance feet of clearance over any structure or ttee within a two 6undred(200)foot radius. with and regulated by the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Standards,Minnesota Regulations NPC I and 2,as amended. E. Rotor Design. The blade design and materials are to be designed and constructed to ensure safe opetation in an utban/rural atea. N. Utility Company Interconnection. No WECS shall be interconnected with the local electrical utility company until the utility company and the City Engineer have F. Rotor Safety. Each WECS shall be equipped with both a manual and sutomatic braking commented upon such proposai. The interconnection of the WECS with the utility device capable of stopping WECS operation in high wind(forty(40)MPH or greater)or company shall adhere to the National Electrical Code as adopted by the City. in conditions of imbalance. G. Ligh�ing Protection. Each WECS shall be grounded to protect against natural lighming 515-34-9: Ornemental Wind Devices. Omamental wind devices that are not a WECS shall strikes in conformance with the National Electrical Code as adopted by the CiTy. be exempt from the provisions of this Section and shaU conform to other applicable provisions of this Chapter and the City Code. H. Component Compatibility. The Wind turbine and wind curbine tower are to be desigied and constructed to be compatible. 515-34-10: Building Permit Required. A building permit shall be required for the I. Tower Access. To prevent unauthorized climbing,WECS towers must comply with one installatian of a WECS in the City. of the following provision: 1. Tower climbing apparatus shali not be located within twelve (12) feet of the 515-34-11: Inapection. The City hereby reserves the right upon issuing any WECS ground. Conditional Use Permit to inspect the premises on which the WECS is located. If a WECS is not maintai�ed in operational condition and poses a poterrtial safety hazard,the owner shall upon 2. A locked anti-climb device shall be installed on the tower. written notice from the City,take expeditious action to correct the situation. 3. Tower capable of being climbed shail be enclosed by a locked,pmtective fence at least eight(8)feet high. 515-3412: Abandonment Any WECS or tower which is not used for six(6)successive months shall be deemed abandoned and shall be dismantled and removed from the property at J. Signs. WECS shall have one(1)sign,not to exceed two(2)square feet at the base of the the expense of the property owner. tower and said si�shall contain the following information: 1. Warning high voltage. 2. Manufacturer's name. 3. Emergency phone number. 4. Emergency shutdown procedures. K. Lighfiing. WECS shall not have affixed or attached any lights,reflectors,flashers or any other illumination,except fot illumination devices required by FAA Regulations Part 77 "Objectives Affecring Navigable Air Space"and Lighting." Brainerd Zoning Ordinance Wind Energy Conversion Systems(WECS) grainerd Zoning Ordinance R'ind Energy Conversion Systems(WECS) 34-4 345