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t�`lv�n�- � �I�l/��- �Es�/U��UN S PC Exhibit D �y PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE swales, waterways, creeks, rivers, lakes, streams, wetland areas, and any other open surface water flow which is the result of storm water or ground water discharge. This SECTION 21173—WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM(WECS) term does not include man-made piping systems commonly referred to as storrn sewers. Wetland. Land which is annually subject to periodic or continual inundation by water 21173.01. PREEMPTION AND APPLICABILITY: WECS that have a combined and commonly referred to as a bog,swamp,or marsh. nameplate capacity of 5,000 kilowatts or moro are regulated by the state,and aze preempted from the regulations of this Section. This Section applies only to WECS that have a combined Wind Energy Conversion Syatems (WECS). Any device such as a wind charger, nameplate capacity of less than 5,000 kilowaus. windmill,or wind turbine,which converts wind energy to a form of useable energy. Wind Energy Converoion System,Small. A wind energy conversion system consists of 21173.02. PURPOSE AND IN7'ENT: The piupose of this Section is to establish a wind turbine and associated control or conversion electronics and is used primarily to predictable and balanced regulations for the esffiblishment of WECS in the locations and reduce on-site consumption of utility power. Small wind energy conversion systems are circumstances under which the use may be established without detriment to the public health an administrative accessory use in residential districts and shall be attached to an existing safety and welFare of neighboring property owners or occupants. principal building. A small wind energy conversion system shall not exceed a rated capacity of 100 kWh. 21173.03. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The following requirements shall apply to all Yard. A required open space on a lot which is unoccupied and unobstructed by a WECS: structure from its lowest level to the sky except as permitted by this Ordinance.The yard extends along the lot line at right angles to such lot line to a depth or width specified in Subd.1. WECS shall be allowed as an accessory structure. the setback regulations for the zoning district in which such lot is located. Subd.2. The monopole or building upon which ihe proposed WECS is to be Yard,Front. A yard extending along the full width of the front lot line between side lot mounted shall have the structural integrity to carry the weight and wind loads of the WECS and lines and extending from the abutting street right-of-way line to depth required in the to accommodate its vibration impacts, as documented in writing by a licensed structural setback regulations for the zoning in which such lot is located. engineer. Yard,Rear. The portion of the yard on the same lot with the principal building located Subd.3. WECS and any related equipment shall comply with the noise regulations between the reaz line of the building and the rear lot line and extending for the full width estabtished in Section 2025 of the City Code. of the lot. Subd.4. WECS shall be equipped with an overspeed control device. Yard,Side. The yard extettding along the side lot line between the front yard and reaz yards to a depth or width required by setback requirements for the zoning disirict in which Subd.5. WECS,including the blades ar mtors,shall be grounded and shielded in such lot is located. conformance with the National Elecvical Code. Zero Lot Line. The reduction of side yard setback requirements to zero,permitting the Subd.6. The compatibility of the blades or rotors with the generator shall be placement of a structure near or adjacent to the side yard lot line.With zero lot line no certified by a licensed engineer. portion of the structure or accessory appurtenance shall project over the lot line. Zoning Administrator. The duly appointed person charged with enforcement of this Subd.7. WECS shall be filtered,shielded or otherwise designed and constructed so Ordinance. as not to cause elechical,radio frequency,television,or other wmmunication signal interference. Zoning Amendment. A change authorized by the City either in the allowed use within a Subd.8. WECS and their related support and equipment shall be a non-conuasting district or in the boundaries of a district. color such as pale grey or white or shall have a galvanized finish to reduce visual impact,unless otherwise requited by the Federal Aviation Administration. Zooing District. An area or areas within the limits of the City for which the regulations Sabd.9. Except those devices required by the Federal Aviation Administration,no and requirements governing use are uniform as defined by this Ordinance. lights,reflectors, flashers or any other type of illuminarion shall be attached to a WECS ar celated support or equipment Brainerd Zoning Ordinaace Rules and Defmitions 2-36 21173-1