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l�1�-�nl►�/ � Section 11.01:Zoning Ordinance PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE Subdivision 9.4:Utility and Communication Uses Sobd.5. For freestanding WECS,an inventory(in conformance with Section 530 9•4 Udtity and Commanication Uses of the City Code)of significant trees proposed to be removed within the construction area for the A. Wind Energy Conversion Systans(WECS) WECS shall be provided for alt uses except single-family residential uses. 1. Intent The intent of this Subdivision is to promote safe, effective and efficient use of alternative energy sources and (Amended by Ord.No.2013-11,04/23/13) systems as the technology becomes available.The intent is also to establish standazds and procedures by which the installation and operation of wind energy conversion systems(WECS)shall be govemed within the City. 2. Pcocedure. a. The erection of wind energy conversion system shall require a Conditional Use Permit,subject[o the requirements of this Subdivision 8.2I:Condiuonal Use Permit. b. Wmd energy conversion systems(WECS)govemed by this Subdrwsion shall be allowed within the PB—Public Building wning districts. 3. Submittal Requirements. a. Site Plan Drawing.All applications for a WECS Condidonal Use Permit shall be accompanied by a detailed certified survey/site plaa drawn to scale and dimensioned,displaying the following infotmation: (1)Lot lines and dimensions; (2) Location and height of all buildings,structures,aboveground utilities and trees on the lot,including both existing and proposed sauctures and guy wire anchors. (3)Location and height of all adjacent buildings,structutes,aboveground utilities and trees located wit6in three hundred fifty(350)feet of the exterior boundaries of the property in quesaon; (4) An elevation drawing of the premises accurately depicting the proposed WECS and its relatioaship to structures on the subject site and adjacent lots. (5)Existing and proposed setbacks of all strucmres located on the property in quesUon. b. Additionai Submiaal Requirements.In addidon to the informa4on requ'ved elsewhere in this Ordinance,development applications for WECS,and temporary towers for meteomlogical equipment shall include the following supplemental information: (1) A signi5cant tree inventory in conformance with Subdivision 10.5:Slopes/ Woodland Protection,Preservation and Replacement showing the loss of significant trees within the construction area for the WECS and/or tempotary meteorological tower; (2) A lettet or copy of the review response from the Federal Aviation Administration conceming the development application and their reyuirements for warning dev�ces,height restrictions,etc; (3) The technical specifications for the WECS including,but not limited to,the type, height,blade length,operadng parameters,the anticipated sound level at the property line,and lightning protection;and (4)Cleazance distance between the farthest extensions of the WECS blades to the pmperty lines. 21173-4 96 Chapter 11:Plantung and Development