Chapter 18.162
NONCOMMERCIAL ENERGY SYSTEMS

Sections:

18.162.010    Noncommercial wind energy systems.

18.162.020    Noncommercial photovoltaic energy systems.

18.162.010 Noncommercial wind energy systems.

All new or replacement wind energy systems that are not commercial power generating facilities shall be a permitted use in all zones. In addition to any requirements of the applicable zone, all new or replacement wind energy systems that are not commercial power generating facilities shall be subject to the following standards:

(1) Wind energy systems are subject to the setback requirements of the zone. In addition the wind energy system shall be set back at least the height of the wind energy system from all property lines. The wind energy system shall not be located closer to dwellings on adjacent property than to existing dwellings on the parcel or lot where the wind energy system is located.

(2) Roof-mounted, building-integrated, building-mounted or architectural wind energy systems may extend an additional five feet above the highest ridge of the building’s roof or 15 feet above the highest cave, whichever is higher.

(3) Wind energy system towers must meet the dimensional standards for building and structure heights in the applicable zone.

(4) Wind energy systems and meteorological towers shall comply with all applicable state construction and electrical codes, and the National Electrical Code. The applicant shall obtain all necessary building and electrical permits from the Crook County building department prior to installation or alteration of the wind energy system. (Ord. 245 § 1, 2011; Ord. 229 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)

18.162.020 Noncommercial photovoltaic energy systems.

All new or replacement photovoltaic energy systems that are not commercial power generating facilities are allowed without land use review in all zones. Although the use is allowed without land use review, all new or replacement photovoltaic energy systems that are not commercial power generating facilities shall meet the following standards:

(1) Ground-mounted noncommercial photovoltaic energy systems shall meet the setback requirements for the underlying zone.

(2) All components of a noncommercial photovoltaic energy system shall comply with the height restrictions of the zone.

(3) Photovoltaic energy systems may be mounted to an approved on-site structure or established as a freestanding structure.

(4) Noncommercial photovoltaic energy systems shall comply with all applicable state construction and electrical codes, and the National Electrical Code. The applicant shall obtain all necessary building and electrical permits from the Crook County building department prior to installation or alteration of the photovoltaic energy system. (Ord. 330 § 3 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 245 § 1, 2011; Ord. 229 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)