40.240.320    Renewable Energy Production

A.    Production of electrical power, including, but not limited to, wind and solar production, for commercial purposes is considered an industrial use and is prohibited.

B.    Solar and wind power generation that is accessory to a primary structure or allowed use is not considered an industrial use and may be permitted; provided, that the capacity for power generation is limited to the expected annual electrical power need of the structure or use. The generating equipment may serve only the parcel on which it is located, or an adjacent parcel in the same ownership and used in conjunction with the subject parcel. Sale of power back to the electrical grid is permitted; provided, that it is an occasional event, not ongoing over the course of the year.

C.    Equipment attached to an existing structure is an addition to the structure on which it is located.

D.    Freestanding equipment is a new accessory structure.

(Added: Ord. 2021-12-02)

ARTICLE IV. LAND DIVISIONS AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS