BARODA TOWNSHIP – WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS

BARODATOWNSHIP RESIDENTS – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT- Baroda Township Wind Energy Conversion Systems Ordinance Amends; Definitions Section II, Commercial Section VII and Agricultural Section IX, and adds to the Special Use Section XIII of the Baroda Township Ordinance. Section II Definitions: Define Private Residential Wind Energy Conversion Systems – Residential Wind Energy Conversion System. A Wind Energy Conversion System designed, constructed and connected to a homeowner’s personal residential electrical supply lines for the purpose of supplying electrical power for personal use on their private property. Define Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems. Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems.  A. Purpose, B. Definitions, C. Commercial scale wind tower SLUP, D. Setbacks,  E. 2:1 ratio, F. A minimum one quarter of one mile from the highest point on the tower blade tip, G. 2:1 ratio, H. 3:1 ratio, I. provide public safety,  J. requirements shall apply A. Purpose: Private Wind Energy Conversion Systems B. Definitions:  C. Review Requirements. D. General Requirements 1. WECS Height, 2.WECS Setback, 3.Noise, 4.Signs, 5.Lighting, 6.Color, 7.Safety, 8. Interference, 9.Certification, 10. Compliance, 11. Maximum Power Rating, 12. Providing Electrical Power, 13. Abandonment, 14. Repair and Maintenance, 15.On-Site Service WECS Test Facility, E. Ground-Mounted, On-Site Service WECS 1. Number. 2. Setback. 3. Lot Area. 4. Rotor Blade Tip Clearance.  5. Rotor Blade Diameter, 6. Tower, F. Building Mounted On-Site Service WECS 1. Number, 2. Rotor Blade Diameter, 3. Height, 4. WECS Setback, 5. Mount, G. Approval of On-Site Service WECS, 1. All on-site service WECS shall be reviewed and approved through a site plan review process. Amendment to the Baroda Township Zoning Ordinance Amending Section 2-Definitions Amending Section 7 – Commercial Section Amending Section 9 – Agricultural Section Amending Section 13 – Special Uses. The full text of this amendment is available at the Baroda Township Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.  Copies of the full zoning ordinance including amendments will be posted on the Baroda Township Website www.Barodatownship,org. This ordinance amendment will be in effect 7 days after publication. Wendie Shafer, Baroda Township Clerk. 9091 First St. Baroda MI 49401. (269) 422-2300