The applicant shall minimize or mitigate any
interference with communications, such as electromagnetic and microwave,
and including radio, telephone or television signals, caused by any
wind energy system. If the applicant is a public utility, § PSC
113.0707, Wis. Adm. Code, also applies.
The owner of a large wind energy system must
take reasonable steps as are necessary to prevent, mitigate or eliminate
shadow flicker on any residence located within 1/2 mile.
Owners shall reimburse the Town's actual reasonable
fees and costs incurred in the preparation, negotiation, administration
and enforcement of the permit, including, without limitation, the
Town's attorneys' fees, engineering consultant fees, meeting/hearing
fees and the costs of public notices. Fees are payable within 30 days
of invoice. Unpaid invoices shall bear interest at the rate of 1%
per month until paid. The Town may recover all reasonable cost of
collection, including attorneys' fees.
In addition to indemnification described within
this chapter, the owner shall reimburse the Town its reasonable attorney's
fees incurred in defending any legal actions brought by third parties
challenging the legality or enforceability of a permit. If the Town
seeks reimbursement, it shall notify the owner in writing promptly
upon discovering any claim entitling it to a land use defense reimbursement,
but in no event later than 60 days after receiving written notice
of any action, lawsuit, proceeding, investigation or other claim against
it which may give rise for a land use defense reimbursement.