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designed to be operated in direct contact with a building. (i) "Wind Energy Conversion System, Medium" means a wind energy system that~as-a __ _ ------ Formatted: strikechrou9h has a total height of 170 feet or less, and is primarily used to generate energy for use by its owner, reduce the need to purchase utility power from the grid, and has the ability to sell power back to the grid. (j) "Wind Energy Conversion System, Small" means a wind energy system that has a~tte~{ _-_.---~Fotmatted: strikethrougn total height of 75 feet or less, and is primarily used to generate energy for use by its owner, reduce the need to purchase utility power from the grid, and has the ability to sell power back to the grid. 1153.03 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM WECS. a Desi n An WECS shall be desi ed as a mono ole tower. lddttionall alterna ive ---- Deleted: Lattice towers are prohibited. stt~Y~ctural, designs f'c~r_~!~':~;t:,'S_may be.Pet7,~ii_i,t~ cl by the Planning and Design Commission, subject to revicr~~ and restrii;tions contained h`rein. All electrical wires associated with a WECS shall be located within the Str~wrure_c>;r„tower and underground. (b) Blade clearance. The vertical distance from ground level to the tip of a wind energy generator blade when the blade is at its lowest point must be at least 30 feet. No blades may extend over parking areas, driveways or sidewalks. (c) Noise. Audible sound from and WECS shall not exceed the limits as set forth in Chapter ---- ~eteted: Any wECS snau not exceed ~------------------- - SSdB(A)atanyadjacentpropertyline. 555 CNoise Control of the North Olmsted Codified Ordinances. This sound pressure level maybe (d) Appearance, color, and finish. The exterior surface of any visible component of a WECS exceeded during short-tetm events such must be anon-reflective, neutral color. as atiiity outages and/or severe wind storms. If the ambient sound pressure (e) Controls and brakes. Any WECS shall be equipped with tsc~th,, manual (electronic or level exceeds 55 dB(A), the 5rattaara mechanical) and automatic over speed and braking controls to limit the blade rotation shall be ambientdB(A)plus IOdB(A). speed to within the design limits of the system_.~~~hieh must c<~ide redunc{ancv against ever speed atrd_~r~k~ f~iiure._._titali c_c~?~tl~tac~n5 rnay.~#Isc~._1?e irtst<r(l~c~ h~Et.sha_ll...ncrt ht dt;emedWsuflicient systetrl rt;dun<lancy. (f) Shadow flicker. The WECS owner and operator shall make reasonable efforts to minimize shadow flicker to any occupied building on anon-participating landowner's property. (g) Access. All ground-mounted electrical and control equipment must be labeled and secured to prevent unauthorized access. A tower may not have step bolts or a ladder within 12 feet of the ground. (h) Lighting. A WECS tower may not be artificially lighted unless lighting is required by the Federal Aviation Administration. (i) Si na e. No sign, other than a warning sign or installer, owner, or manufacturer identification sign, may be placed on any component of a WECS so as to be visible from any public right-of--way. Permitted signs shall be limited to four (4) square feet in area. ~ 153.04 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR SMALL WECS. -_-- Deleted: ~ (a) Use res;ulations. Small WECS shall only be permitted as a conditional use in all zoning districts, subject to the requirements of Chapter 1118.