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Extracted standards
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- Climbing disabled below heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
Foot pegs and rungs used for climbing on a freestanding tower shall be removed or otherwise disabled below a height of twelve (12) feet.
- Electrical lines underground
Electrical lines shall be placed underground unless otherwise approved by the director of development and permit, or designee.
- Illumination restricted
No turbine shall be illuminated unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Industry standards required
Installation and design of the wind turbine shall conform to applicable industry standards, including those of the American National Standards Institute.
- Non-reflective surface required
Except as required by the FAA, turbines shall have a non-reflective surface and have a galvanized finish and be a non-obtrusive color such as white, off-white or gray.
A turbine shall not be permitted in NSA Northwest Annex ROTHR EMI restricted or in the Audubon Important Bird Area for the Great Dismal Swamp.
- Redundant braking required
All turbines shall be equipped with a redundant braking system in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications to protect the turbine from wind damage.
- Removal after disuse90 days
A turbine that is not in use for a period of one (1) year shall be removed within ninety (90) days from the date of notification by the director of development and permits, or designee.
No signage shall be posted or displayed on any turbine, except safety or warning signs.
From the ordinance
Each wind turbine permitted in sections 14-401 and 14-402 shall comply with the following requirements: 1. No signage shall be posted or displayed on any turbine... 2. No turbine shall be illuminated unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).