Prince William County Unincorporated, Virginia · General provision
Sec. 32-300.02.19
Extracted standards
4 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Minimum blade clearance for small wind energy system15 ft
The minimum distance between the ground and any protruding blades utilized on a system shall be 15 feet.
- Maximum noise level for small wind energy system60 dB
The noise level of the system shall not exceed 60 decibels, as measured at the closest property line.
- Maximum tower heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for small wind energy system120 ft
The tower height, excluding blade assembly, shall not exceed 120 feet.
- Minimum lot size for small wind energy system10 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
The system shall be located on a parcel that is a minimum of ten acres.
From the ordinance
A small wind-driven energy system accessory to a bona fide agricultural use is permitted, with a Special Use Permit, in the A-1 district subject to the following standards ... (e) The system shall be located on a parcel that is a minimum of ten acres. (f) The tower height, excluding blade assembly, shall not exceed 120 feet.