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,~ CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ORDINANCE N0.2009 - 63 BY: Mayor O'Grady AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW CHAPTER 1153 (WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS) OF THE NORTH OLMSTED ZONING CODE IN ORDER TO PERMIT AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WECS) IN THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the North Olmsted Zoning Code currently does not regulate or otherwise provide for the use of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) in the City; and WHEREAS, in light of the promise that such systems hold for reducing energy costs and creating a cleaner environment, the Mayor and the Director of Planning recommend that this Council adopt zoning regulations providing for the appropriate use of such systems in the City; and WHEREAS, the Director of Planning, at the request and direction of the Mayor, has drafted and recommended for the consideration of the City Council, a proposed new Chapter 1153 of the Zoning Code which would establish regulations for the use of WECS in North Olmsted and limit the areas in North Olmsted where WECS could be located, all in a manner to best protect and promote the general health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to accordingly create new Chapter 1153 of the Zoning Code, as recommended by the Mayor and the Director of Planning; and WHEREAS, the Planning & Design Commission on the ~ day of _~~~ , 2009, by formal motion, (recommended -did not recommend) (with Bugg teed changes) that this Ordinance be adopted; and WHEREAS, following publication of newspaper notice in conformance with the provisions of Section 14 of Article IV of the Charter of the City of North Olmsted and Section 1127.03 of the North Olmsted Zoning Code, a public hearing was held on this proposed legislation on the o2~ day of -}- , 2009; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That there is hereby created new Chapter 1153 of the North Olmsted Zoning Code, entitled "Wind Energy Conversion Systems," which, as created, shall read in its entirety as provided for in attached and amended Exhibit A, which is by reference expressly incorporated herein.