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SECTION 24 — WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS. <br />Section 24.1. Purpose. The: purpose of .this Ordinance -is to establish standards. and procedures by which the.'iristallation and <br />operationa of residential wind energy conversion systems (WECS) shall be governed within the city. <br />24.2, Zoning .Allowance. <br />A Residential WE, may be installed as an accessory use in all zonmi g districts, provided that the: system: complies with <br />all terms and conditions of this .Ordinance. <br />24.3. License Required. <br />A Residential WECS with a blade diameter under..6 feet and installed so that the .total extended height does not exceed <br />10 feet over the tallest .structure' on. a property'shahl not require a City license. For all .other. WECS,. a license 'must be <br />obtained .from the City. of Gem Lake prior. to:.installation..of the system. Tlie City Council shall designate a member .of <br />City staff as the officer responsible for.accepting and. reviewing applications fox Residential WECS. licenses.. The City <br />Council shall establish fees by separate resolution for review of aninitial application and For xcnewal applications. <br />24:3.1.3nitial Application, <br />.Any person wishing to:'install a.Residential WECS. requiring a license shall complete -an application on a form <br />provided by the City, pay therequired application fee, and submit the application .fee,. and attach the following <br />additional :materials: <br />A sidiavur".tosaie, de <br />atio of property b ' .un cries; <br />pro ,erty,. and the I cation of <br />n shall;also=ndicat the height <br />;e <br />DoFrieritationtat 'a. curt <br />location. o <br />n: of all stl <br />under. �6x9tiri&&bperty insuran6 a.. <br />ECS' cot i" one iirs_an' e-p'i opeirty; the <br />and above -ground u�es located on <br />utility easements on to>:property. The <br />oxabjeek lying within 3d. feet from the . <br />coverageto the. proposed Residential <br />e policy. ' <br />C) A copy of the. WE, manufacturer's documentation stating rated getietation capacity, standards <br />certifications (such as Underwriters' Laboratories certification) for. each WECS component,' installation <br />instructions,.standard drawings or schematics' for the equipment,.warranties, manufacturer's warnings.; <br />and emergency procedures. <br />24.3:2..Renewal Application. A personwith a licensed WECS. previously installed upon their property shall <br />submit a renewal application on a form provided by the City, pay the required application: fee, and provide the <br />following. - <br />A) A revised. site. plan. .and elevations. reflecting the current location and height of trees, structures and <br />utilities on: the property in which. the.tow.er is located; and: <br />B) If any of the documents required.by Section 24,3,1 (b) or (c) have been replaced by new documents <br />or revised; current copiesof those documents. <br />24.3.3. Review of Applications. <br />The officer designated by the City Council' shall review the license applicatioins and attached. supporting material <br />for compliance with the.regulations..set forth in this Ordinance. If the revieeving officer believes .the proposed <br />or existing WECS complies; the officer shall issue the.license. <br />24.3.4, Terra of license. <br />Updated June 5, 2017 Gem Lake Consolidated .Laird Use'Ordinance — Page 120 <br />