This chapter shall be known as the "Wind Energy Facility Ordinance
for Shaler Township."
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the construction
and operation of wind energy facilities in Shaler Township, subject
to reasonable conditions that will protect the public health, safety
and welfare.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
APPLICANT
The person or entity filing an application under this chapter.
FACILITY OWNER
The entity or entities having an equity interest in the wind
energy facility, including their respective successors and assigns.
HUB HEIGHT
The distance measured from the surface of the tower foundation
to the height of the wind turbine hub, to which the blade is attached.
OCCUPIED BUILDING
A residence, school, hospital, church, public library or
other building used for public gathering that is occupied or in use
when the permit application is submitted.
OPERATOR
The entity responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance
of the wind energy facility.
TURBINE HEIGHT
The distance measured from the surface of the tower foundation
to the highest point of the turbine rotor plane.
WIND ENERGY FACILITY
An electric generating facility, whose main purpose is to
supply electricity, consisting of one or more wind turbines and other
accessory structures and buildings, including substations, meteorological
towers, electrical infrastructure, transmission lines and other appurtenant
structures and facilities.
WIND TURBINE
A wind energy conversion system that converts wind energy
into electricity through the use of a wind turbine generator, and
includes the nacelle, rotor, tower, and pad transformer, if any.