This article is designed to promote the safe, efficient and
effective use of small wind energy systems and to promote the reduction
of on-site consumption of utility-supplied electricity, while protecting
against any adverse effects of such systems.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FALL ZONE
The area, defined as the farthest distance from the tower
base, in which a guyed tower will collapse in the event of a structural
failure. The radius of the area is the same as the total height of
the structure.
SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEM
A wind energy conversion system, consisting of a wind turbine,
a tower, and associated control or conversion electronics, which has
a rated capacity intended primarily to reduce on-site consumption
of utility power.
TOWER HEIGHT
The height above grade of the fixed portion of a tower that
is part of a small wind energy system, inclusive of the wind turbine.
Small wind energy systems shall only be permitted on parcels
greater than four acres in size.
Applications for small wind energy systems shall be submitted
to the Village of Patchogue Building and Housing Department and shall
include:
A. The name, address and telephone number of the applicants; and, if
the applicant will be represented by an agent the name, address and
telephone number of the agent as well as an original signature of
the applicant authorizing the agent to represent the applicant.
B. The name, address and telephone number of the property owner. If
the property owner is not the applicant, the application shall include
a letter or other written permission signed by the property owner
confirming that the property owner is familiar with the proposed applications
and authorizing the submission of the application.
C. The address of each proposed tower site, including Tax Map section,
block and lot number.
D. Evidence that the proposed tower height does not exceed the height
recommended by the manufacturer or distributor or the system.
E. A plot plan on an approved property survey, at a scale of one inch
equals 100 feet, depicting the limits of the fall zone distance from
structures, property lines and public roads and the projected noise
level, in decibels (dBA), from the small wind energy system to the
nearest occupied dwellings.
F. A line drawing of the electrical components of the system in sufficient
detail to allow for a determination that the manner of installation
conforms to the Village Code and the New York State Building Code.
In order to promote experimental efforts in the development
of alternative energy, the Village government and its properties are
declared exempt from this legislation.