As used in this ordinance, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
No wind energy conversion system shall be constructed until
a special use permit has been issued to the property owner by the
Town Board. Each application for said special use permit shall be
submitted to the Town Board and shall be accompanied by the following
supporting documents:
A. A complete plan of the proposed system and its proposed location.
B. A certification by a registered professional engineer attesting to
the system's strength and integrity.
Upon receipt of a completed permit application and supporting
documents, the Town Board shall hold a public hearing with due notice
to each adjoining property owner. In determining whether to grant
the special use permit, the Town Board shall be guided by the following
criteria:
A. Whether the proposed system endangers the public safety and welfare.
B. Whether the proposed system adversely affects the natural environment
and character of the community.
C. Whether the proposed system causes either excessive noise or radio
and television interference to adjoining property owners.
The Building Inspector of the Town of East Hampton, or his agent,
shall have the right, upon due notice to the property owner, to enter
upon the premises on which a wind energy conversion system has been
constructed for the purpose of inspecting said system.
A certificate of conformance must be obtained from the Building
Inspector prior to the operation of the wind energy conversion system.
Said certificate shall certify that:
A. The Building Inspector of the Town of East Hampton, or his agent,
has inspected the system.
B. The system has been constructed in accordance with the plans and
specifications accompanying the special use permit application.
This ordinance shall take effect 10 days after posting and publication
as required by law.