[Adopted 7-17-2007 by L.L. No. 15-2007]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEM
A wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind turbine
(not to exceed 125 kilowatts of production), a tower, and associated
control or conversion electronics, which has a rated capacity intended
primarily to reduce on-site consumption of utility power.
[Amended 5-24-2011 by L.L. No. 6-2011]
TOWER HEIGHT
The height above grade of the fixed portion of a tower that
is part of a small wind energy system, exclusive of the wind turbine.
Applications for small wind energy systems shall
be submitted to the Town of Southold Building Department and shall
include:
A. Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant.
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. 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. 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 of the system.
E. A plot plan at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet
depicting the limits of the fall zone, distance from structures, property
lines, public roads and projected noise levels (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 Electric Code.
G. Written evidence that the electric utility service
provider that serves the proposed site has been informed of the applicant's
intent to install an interconnected customer-owned electricity generator,
unless the applicant does not plan, and so states in the application,
to connect the system to the electricity grid.
[Amended 8-29-2023 by L.L. No. 23-2023]
The Building Department fee for small wind energy
system applications shall be established by resolution of the Town
Board.
All small wind energy systems which are not
used for 12 successive months shall be deemed abandoned and shall
be dismantled and removed from the property at the expense of the
property owner. Failure to abide by and faithfully comply with this
section or with any and all conditions that may be attached to the
granting of any building permit shall constitute grounds for the revocation
of the permit by the Building Department.