Legal

1) Henno Viljoen (9N)
Planning Requirements
(according to USA Bylaws)
* Utility notifications
* Temperary meterological tower
* Design standards
* Appearance approval by FAA
* Danger lighting for overflying planes
* Height restricted to 150m
* Bystanding emergency services
* Access controlled area

2) Estee van Niekerk (9C)
As-of-Right Siting:
As-of-Right Siting shall mean that development may proceed without the need for a special permit, variance, amendment, waiver, or other discretionary approval. As-of-right development may be subject to non-discretionary site plan review to determine conformance with local zoning bylaws as well as state and federal law. As-of-right development projects that are consistent with zoning bylaws and with state and federal law cannot be prohibited

Building Permit:
The permit issued in accordance with all applicable requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR).
Designated Location: The location[s] designated by [the community’s local legislative body] in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40A, section 5, where wind energy facilities may be sited as-of right. Said location is shown on a Zoning Map. This map is hereby made a part of this Zoning Bylaw and is on file in the Office of the [Town/City] Clerk.

Height:
The height of a wind turbine measured from natural grade to the tip of the rotor blade at its highest point, or blade-tip height. The height of the wind energy facility will have a direct impact on the amount of power it generates. While actual outputs vary, a wind turbine that is 250 feet tall will have an average nameplate capacity of roughly 660 kW, whereas a turbine that is 450 feet will have an average nameplate capacity of roughly 1.5 to 2.0 MW. As previously mentioned, to satisfy the as-of-right zoning requirement contained in the Green Communities Act, the as-of-right bylaw must allow for the construction and operation of wind generation facilities that utilize at least one turbine with a rated nameplate capacity of 600 kW or more. Actual generating capacity must be considered not only in terms of tower height, but also in light of average wind speeds at a given location.

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