Wind energy conversion systems, hereinafter referred to as “WECS”, may be approved by the planning commission as a conditional use in all zoning districts, if all of the following conditions are met:

1. A site plan shall be submitted to the City.  Such site plan shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals thirty feet (1”=30’) and shall show all property lines, structures on the applicant’s property and adjacent properties, overhead utilities and easements and rights of way on or adjacent to the applicant’s property, and any other information deemed necessary by the City Staff. 
   
2. A building permit shall be required for all WECS. The building permit application shall include plans that have been reviewed and stamped by a state of Utah certified engineer and meet all relevant international building code requirements.
   
3. Height of a WECS shall not exceed 45’. Height shall be measured from the highest point of the WECS to the top of adjacent finished grade. Heights greater than 45’ may be allowed in Commercial Zones, Industrial Zones and Residential Zones (only when the residential lot is larger than 1 acre) as approved by the Planning Commission.
   
4. A WECS shall not be closer to any property line than its total height plus 15%.
   
5. A WECS may be roof mounted on any structure if meeting all safety and building requirements. In commercial/industrial applications, such as on rooftops of office or retail buildings, a WECS may not exceed thirty five feet (35’) in height as measured from the base to the peak of the apparatus. In residential applications a WECS many not exceed five feet (5’) in height, as measured from the highest point of WECS to the top of ridge-line of roof or parapet or top of any architectural element mounted on roof.
   
6. The applicant shall submit proof of continuing liability insurance covering any WECS that may be located on the applicant’s property.
   
7. The WECS shall not cause any interference to any existing or future microwave transmitters and/or receivers.
   
8. The WECS shall not cause a sound that could be considered a nuisance.  No wind turbine or combination of wind machines on a single parcel shall create noise that exceeds a maximum of forty five (45) decibels (dBA) at any property line. Measurements of sound levels shall not be adjusted for, or averaged with, non-operating periods. Any wind turbine(s) exceeding these levels shall immediately cease operation upon notification by city and may not resume operation until the noise levels have been reduced and verified by an independent third party inspector, approved by city, at the property owner's expense. Upon review and acceptance of the third party noise level report, city will allow operation of the affected wind turbine(s). Wind energy conversion system(s) unable to comply with these noise level restrictions shall be shut down immediately and removed upon notification by city, after a period established by the Zoning Administrator.
9. A WECS shall not be placed on any easement, right of way or common area.
   
10. All property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the applicant's property lines shall be notified by mail of the date and location of the planning commission meeting that will consider a WECS application. Such notification shall be made not less that ten (10) days prior to any such meeting and shall be at the expense of the applicant.
    
11. For application in recorded subdivisions, written approval by the subdivision architectural committee, HOA, or other authorized persons either living in or being involved into the development of the subdivision, shall be furnished by the applicant.
    
12. The applicant shall furnish elevation drawings and/or photographs of the proposed WECS.
    
13. The applicant shall furnish any additional information required by the planning commission or the City Staff.
    
14. A minimum one-half (½) acre lot is required for the installation of a WECS.
    
15. A minimum required ground clearance between the bottom on the blade(s) and the finished grade is to be a minimum of twelve feet (12') if the blades present a risk of injury to the general public.
    
16. WECS shall not be located in the front yard area unless approved by the Planning Commission.