Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems Permitting

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems Ordinance AND AMENDMENTS

An ordinance that establishes guidelines for the effective and efficient development and use of large-scale Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems (C-WECS) projects by regulating and requiring a C-WECS Special Use Permit for the siting, design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of these wind energy conversion systems (WECS) to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of teh County's residents and businesses.

ORDINANCE #56
- Ordinance #56: An Ordinance regulating commercial wind energy conversion systems in unincorporated Woodbury County as amended by Ordinance #67 and Ordinance #72
AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE #56
- Ordinance #67:
  - Occupied Residence Turbine Setback Requirement amended to 2,500 FT.
- Ordinance #72:
  - City Limits Turbine Setback Requirement amended to 2 miles.
  - Pubilc Conservation Setback Requirement amended to 1 mile.

SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

Protected Area	Turbine Set Back Requirement
Adjacent Property Lines	110% of total height
Occupied Residence	2,500 feet (Amended by Ordinance #67)
Unoccupied Non-Residential Building	110% of total height
Confinement Feeding Operation Building	110% of total height
Public Road Right-of-Way	600 feet or 110% of total height (whichever is greater)
Public Drainage District Right-of-Way
Open Ditch	300 feet
Tile (centerline)	100 feet
Public Conservation Area	1 mile (Amended by Ordinance #72)
Cemetery	600 feet
City Limits	2 miles (Amended by Ordinance #72)
Airports (public and private)	FAA consultation and determination required