§ 20-1049. Height.

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(a)

The permitted maximum height of a WECS shall be determined in one of two ways. In determining the height of the WECS the total height of the system shall be included. System height shall be measured from the base of the tower to the highest possible extension of the rotor.

(1)

A ratio of one foot to one foot between the distance of the closest property line to the base of the WECS to the height of the system.

(2)

A maximum system height of 175 feet.

(b)

The shortest height of the two above-mentioned methods shall be used in determining the maximum allowable height of a WECS system. The height of a WECS must also comply with FAA Regulation part 77 "Objects Affecting Navigable Air Space" and/or MnDOT Rule 14, MCAR 1.3015 "Criteria for Determining Obstruction to Air Navigation."

(Ord. No. 80, Art. VI, § 20(6-20-7(1)), 12-15-86)

                    
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