Wind energy systems with a wind turbine of up to eight feet in diameter are permitted in the village provided that they meet all applicable state and federal rules and regulations. Any such system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

(Code 1986, § 10-1-120)

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Dish means that part of the satellite signal receiving antenna characteristically shaped like a saucer or dish.

Dish-type signal receiving antenna, also referred to as "earth stations" or "ground stations," means one or a combination of two or more of the following:

(1)

A signal receiving devise (antenna, dish antenna or dish-type antenna, the purpose of which is to receive communications or other signals from satellites in earth orbit and other extra-terrestrial sources.

(2)

A low noise amplifier (LNA) which is situated at the focal point of the receiving component and the purpose of which is to magnify, store, transfer or transmit electronic or light signals.

(3)

A coaxial cable, the purpose of which is to carry or transmit the signals to a receiver.

Grounding rod means a metal pole permanently positioned in the earth to serve as an electrical conductor through which electrical current may safely pass and dissipate.

Receiver means a television set or radio receiver.

(b)

Permit required.

(1)

No permit is required for any earth station which is 36 inches or less in diameter.

(2)

No person shall construct or erect an earth station over 36 inches in diameter without a permit nor shall construction commence before a permit is issued pursuant to this section. Application for permit shall be made in the same manner as building permits under section 50-15.

(c)

General requirements for earth stations.

(1)

No earth station over 36 inches in diameter shall be constructed in any front yard in any R-l, R-2 or R-3 district.

(2)

All earth stations shall comply with the side and rear lot line dimensions and setback requirements for accessory structures, as specified in the zoning district where the earth station is to be located.

(3)

No earth station shall be linked physically or electronically to any receiver which is not located on the same lot, premises or parcel of land as the earth satellite.

(4)

No earth station dish shall exceed 12 feet in diameter.

(5)

All earth stations shall comply with the height requirements specified in the zoning district where the earth station is located.

(6)

All earth stations shall be erected and designed so as to reduce visual impact for surrounding property at street level and from public streets.

(Code 1986, § 10-1-121)