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A. Wind power electrical generation equipment meeting the following standards shall be allowed accessory to a single-family residence:

1. The equipment may not exceed more than one unit per principal residence, and shall have a total rating of less than 10kW under normal wind conditions;

2. Equipment shall not be located in a front yard setback. All equipment shall comply with setbacks of the zone classification;

3. Height limits for the underlying zone shall apply. The height limit may be exceeded provided the equipment is set back one additional foot for every foot said equipment exceeds the height limitation of the underlying zone classification;

4. Minimum distance between the ground and any protruding blades shall not be less than 15 feet as measured from the lowest point of the arc of the blades;

5. The outer and innermost guy wires must be clearly visible through the use of covers, flagging or other methods to a height of 6 feet above the guy wire anchors;

6. Guy wire anchors must be a minimum of 10 feet from all property lines;

7. Must be in compliance with applicable county, state and federal regulations;

8. Equipment shall not be installed along the major axis of an existing microwave communications link where the operation system is likely to produce an unacceptable level of electromagnetic interference, unless the applicant provides sufficient evidence satisfactory to the Planning Director indicating that the degree of expected interference is insignificant;

9. All equipment shall be located and installed in compliance with the guidelines of the Federal Aviation Regulations if located on property adjacent to an airport runway approach or clearance zone;

10. Noise generated at any property line shall not exceed that allowed under Chapter 8.76 PCC; and

11. In urban zones, power lines for a detached unit shall be located underground.

(Ord. 2016-33 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 2016-14s § 2 (part), 2016)