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Wind generators are allowed as a conditional principal or accessory use in all commercial and rural districts, Ground mounted systems are not allowed within the shorcland overlay district but roof/structure mounted systems are. The setback requirements are limited to the systems height or district height for roof/structure mounted systems. It must be setback 1,25 times its height from lot lines, shoreland overlay district, utility lines, and private roads, 0 Rotor length is limited to a diameter of 52 feet or blade length of 26 feet. The color of the systems shall be uniform in color, white or off white, grey, or another non -obtrusive color. Generators may be placed on a lot of any size and must meet the setbacks. However, more wind generators may be added but additions are limited to I system per 5 acres of land. No moving part associated with the ground mounted system may be lower than 30' from the ground or obstruction equal to its height from the base. No moving part may be lower than the roof line for roof/structure mounted systems, The maximum height of the system as a whole is 125 feet. Roof/Structure mounted systems are limited to the max height within that zoning district. Roof/Structure mounted systems are allowed in commercial and rural districts as well as the shoreland overlay district. Rural districts are allowed one system per building and commercial districts are limited to the structure and manufacturers recommendations. Wind Generators are allowed as either a conditional principal or accessory use in both commercial and rural districts. • The wind generator must be maintained throughout its life time and painted with non - obtrusive color(s). The building official has the power to decommission a system if its integrity is compromised. • Systems are exempt from screening. This is due to their size, • No perceivable vibrations shall be felt from the property line. • Noise is regulated by section 130.45 of the current City code. • Lighting is at the discretion of the FAA. •Batteries and storage devices are needed to comply with the Minnesota electrical and fire code. And meet the International Electrotechnical commission standards.