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p) Intent to install, Prior to installation of a wind generator the applicant must show proof that the utility provider has given consent to connect to the grid. Off -grid systems are exempt from this requirement. 5Deconnnissioning a) Decommissioning. A wind energy systems shall be maintained at all times according to the manufacture's specifications. If a wind generator has become unstable, leans significantly out -of -plumb, or poses a danger of collapse, it shall be removed or brought into repair within 60 days following notice by the Building Official to the owner of the lot upon which the systern is located. The Building Official may order immediate repairs if, in the opinion of the Building Official, the generator will imminently collapse or if a safety risk is being posed. If the owner of a wind generator plans to abandon or discontinue, or is required to discontinue, the operation of the system, the owner shall notify the Building Official by certified I.J. S. mail of the proposed date of abandonment or discontinuation. Such notice shall be given no less than 30 days prior to abandonment or discontinuation. In the event that an owner fails to give such notice, the wind energy system shall be considered abandoned if the wind energy system is not operated for a continuous period of twelve (12) months, At such point the owner has the option to either fully abandon and remove the system or submit a new application for operation of the system. b) RemovaL Upon abandonment or discontinuation of use, the property owner shall physically remove the wind energy system as soon as practical, considering the weather conditions within six (6) months from the date of abandonment or discontinuation of use. "Physically remove" includes, without limitation, the actual, complete removal of the tower, turbine, and all other components of the wind energy system from the site of the original installation. c) Site Restoration. The owner shall, upon "decommissioning/abandonment," as soon as practical, considering the weather, restore the area affected by any wind generator to the condition that existed immediately before construction began, to the extent possible. The time period may be no longer than six (6) months after decommissioning of the turbine, unless otherwise negotiated with the Building Official. Restoration shall be compatible with the safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of the City. All costs associated with the restoration of the site will be the responsibility of the property owner. d) Tranfer of ownership, Permits are not transferrable. If the portion of property containing the wind generator is sold, the new owner must apply for a new wind generator permit or remove the systern per the decommissioning plan, 0