Other proposed regulations include safety, noise levels, and appearance.
What we’re trying to do is be proactive, Northwood Mayor Mark Stoner said. We want to make sure if somebody puts up one it is safe not only for them but their neighbors.
Northwood’s proposed turbine regulations include:
— Setting up of a clear-fall zone so that, if toppled, a turbine would not strike any buildings or neighboring property lines.
— Having broadband noise of no more than 10 decibels on top of the original ambient baseline sound level beyond the property line.
— Not crossing property lines with any ice throw or shedding, which also cannot impinge on public right-of-ways and overhead utility lines.
— Not allowing any advertising logos or signs on the structures to be white, gray, or sky blue.
A zoning certificate would be needed before constructing any wind turbine in Northwood, according to the recommendations from the Northwood Planning Commission.
Applicants would have to supply a report prepared by a professional engineer, according to the recommendations.
A proposed ordinance based on the recommendations will be written for Northwood City Council’s consideration.
