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Resolution 986-13 P�ge 10 Subd. 4. General Standards. The following provisions will apply to all WECS erected under the provisions of this ordinance: a. Rotor Clearance. Blade ares created bv the WECS shall have a minimum of thirty (30) feet of clearance over any structure or tree within a two hundred (200) foot radius, and maintain at least twentv (20) feet of clearance between their lowest point and the ground. b. Rotor Safetv. Each WECS shall be equipped with both a manual and automatic over speed controls to limit the blade rotation within desiqn specifications. c. Color and Finish. All wind turbines and towers shall be white. pray or other non-obtrusive color. Finishes shall be matte or non-reflective. d. Tower Access. To prevent unauthorized climbinq WECS towers must comply with one of the followinq provisions: 1. Tower climbinq apparatus shall not be located within twelve (12) feet of the qround. 2. A locked anti-climb device shall be installed on the tower. 3. Towers capable of beinq climbed shall be enclosed by a locked protective fence at Ieast six (6) feet high. e. Siqns. The place of anv siqns postinqs or advertisements shall be prohibited. WECS shall have a siqn posted at the base of the tower and said shall contain the followinq information: Warninq hiqh voltaqe Manufacturer's name Emerqencv phone number. Emerqencv shutdown procedures. f. Liqhtinq. WECS shall not have no installed or accessory liqhtinq unless required bv federal or state requlations. g. Electromaqnetic Interference. WECS shall be desiqned and constructed so as not to cause radio and television interference. h. Noise Emission. Have a maximum noise production ratinq of fifty-five (55) dB fifty�50) dBA and shall conform to this standard under normal operating conditions as measured at anv proqertv line.