Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-July 28, 2010

NELSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
July 28,  2010

Present: Chair Philippa Proulx, Commissioners Linda Russell, Michael Tapager, Michael Harman, Emily Hunt, and Supervisor Allen Hale

Staff Present:  Fred Boger and Betty Fortune

Call to Order:  Chair Proulx called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. in the Board of Supervisors meeting room, County Courthouse, Lovingston, and announced that there were no public hearings on the agenda.

Approval of Minutes – June 23, 2010:  Commissioner Harman made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Commissioner Hunt abstained, and motion passed 5-0.

Zoning Ordinance Amendments – Change from CUP to SUP – Resolution to Advertise

The Commissioners reviewed the draft document prepared by Planning Secretary which deleted all present references to Conditional and Special Use Permits in Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 8A, 8B, 9, 12, 18 and 22 and renumbered the uses alphabetically under the heading of Special Use Permit .  Changes were made in the following items:
•    4-1-32a – Quarrying, borrow pits
•    8A-1-4a – Personal and professional services Offices, professional, and services
•    8B-1-7a – Hotel and motel, any
Mr. Boger explained the origin of differentiating a SUP from a CUP.  Since the Virginia Code considers them to be the same, the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance under discussion will reflect this position.

Commissioner Russell made a motion to amend the draft with the above changes and to advertise these amendments for public hearing in the August 25 meeting.  Commissioner Tapager provided the second, and motion passed 6-0.

Subdivision Ordinance Amendments – “Governing Body” references

The Commission discussed the terminology of “governing body” as it applies specifically to Section 4-2 in the Subdivision Ordinance. The definition refers to the Board of Supervisors as the “governing body,” but the approval process for subdivisions has been delegated to the Planning Commission. Mr. Boger was asked to consult with County Attorney Payne to provide suggestions for clarifying “governing body” as it applies to this ordinance.  That recommendation will be presented at the August meeting.

Communication Tower Ordinance

Chair Proulx explained that after the PC made a decision to retain the current Communication Tower ordinance, a letter was received from Lori Schweller, legal counsel for Verizon Wireless, stating that she supported the amended ordinance and requested that the Commission reconsider their position to not revise the existing ordinance.  Chair Proulx asked the Commissioners to review this draft (7/30/09) and also Ms. Schweller’s comments.  County Attorney Payne has also provided his interpretation of how small antennae for broadband use should be addressed in the ordinance.  Commissioners were asked to review his interpretation if they have not already done so.

Commissioner Russell stated that there are restrictions on placement of towers along a state designated scenic byway in the current ordinance; however, they are not protected in the proposed ordinance.  She would like to have some limitations to protect the viewshed of these roads.  Mr. Boger was asked to recommend guidelines for scenic by-way locations.

It was noted by Commissioner Russell that additional antennae are allowed in the existing ordinance by administrative approval and recommended that Mr. Boger add this regulation to the proposed ordinance.

The following changes in the proposed ordinance were agreed upon:
•    Section 20-4 – Definitions – Class I Communication Tower:  A communication tower which does not exceed eighty-five (85) feet in tower height, as defined herein.
•    Section 20-4 – Definitions – Class II Communication Tower:  A communication tower that is greater than eighty-five (85) feet but does not exceed one hundred thirty (130) feet in tower height, as defined herein.
•    Section 20-5-4 (f) – The minimum distance from the tower’s base to the property line shall be:  (a) 85 foot high or less wood pole – 0%; (b) wood poles greater than 85 feet in height – 100% of tower height;  (No change in remainder of section.)
•    Section 20-11 (b) – The required fall area does not apply to a wood tower 85 feet or less in height.
•    Section 20-12 (3) – A Class III Communication Tower requiring a Special Use Permit.
•    Section 20-13 (a) – A Class I Communication Tower shall not exceed eighty-five (85) feet in height.
•    Section 20-14 (a) – A Class II Communication Tower shall be greater than eighty-five (85) feet in tower height, but shall not exceed one hundred thirty (130) feet in height.
•    Section 20-15 – Class III Communication Tower:  A Class III communication tower may be established upon approval of a Special Use Permit…(No change in remainder of section.)
•    Section 20-15 a.  The facility shall comply with subsection 20-5, unless modified by the Board of Supervisors during Special Use Permit review.
•    Section 20-15 b.  The facility shall comply with all conditions of approval of a Special Use Permit.

Chair Proulx requested that Staff provide an updated draft of the proposed ordinance at the August meeting.

Rezoning Review – Thomas Nelson Highway

Mr. Boger handed out a revised letter which could be sent to property owners in close proximity to Vito’s Restaurant, 8181 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, which was recently rezoned from A-1 to B-1.  The purpose of the letter will be to determine whether property owners at 8047, 8101, 8151, 8207, and 8215 Thomas Nelson Highway are interested in their property being rezoned from A-1 to B-1.  Further changes were suggested, and Mr. Boger was asked to rewrite the letter and send to Chair Proulx and Supervisor Hale for their approval prior to the next meeting.

BOS Liaison – Supervisor Hale
Mr. Hale commented that he and Mr. Harvey have been appointed to the Nelson County Service Authority Board.

Other Business – Mr. Boger said he would be attending a conference on September 22 and asked if the Commission would consider rescheduling that month’s meeting.  Since no other date appeared to be convenient for the Commissioners, Chair Proulx said she would prefer not to change the date since the Knott SUP has been scheduled for that date.  The Commissioners agreed.  Supervisor Hale said that, in his opinion, generally speaking, changing meeting dates is not a good idea.  Mr. Boger will provide his usual reports for their consideration.

Adjournment – At 9:05 P. M. Commissioner Hunt made a motion to adjourn, and motion passed 6-0.

Next Meeting – August 25, 2010

Respectfully submitted,

Betty M. Fortune
Planning Commission Secretary

A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX A,
ARTICLES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 8A, 8B, 9, 12, 18, 22
RELATING GENERALLY TO ZONING

WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Planning Director and Planning Commission that it is not necessary to separate uses between Conditional Use Permit and Special Use Permit in the Zoning Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the term “Special Use Permit” is used more generally than “Conditional Use Permit” and accomplishes the same purpose; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, for the purposes of public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good planning and zoning practices, the Nelson County Planning Commission authorizes Staff to advertise the following items for public hearing at the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting:

ARTICLE 2.  DEFINITIONS
Inoperative motor vehicle:  An inoperative motor vehicle shall mean one or more of the following: (i) any motor vehicle which is not in operating condition; (ii) any motor vehicle which for a period of 60 days or longer has been partially or totally disassembled by the removal of tires and/or wheels, the engine, or other essential parts required for operation of the vehicle; or (iii) any motor vehicle on which there are displayed neither valid license plates nor a valid inspection decal.  However, this definition shall not apply in connection with properties: (i) lawfully used as an automobile dealership, public garage, automobile salvage operation or scrap processor; or (ii) when a Special or conditional Use Permit provides for the storage of inoperative vehicles.

Site Plan Review Committee:  The Site Plan Review Committee shall consist of, but is not limited to, representatives from Federal, State, and local governments, utility companies, other agencies and departments, and other professionals as necessary to review, but not limited to, the site plan, subdivision plat, Special Use Permit and Conditional Use Permit application, Rezoning application, zoning amendment, in preparation of the Planning and Zoning Director’s comments and recommendations.                                O2010-5

ARTICLE 3 – CONSERVATION DISTRICT C-1
3-1-a    Uses – Permitted by Conditional Use Permit only.
3-1-1a        Borrow pit
3-1-2a        Camp, day
3-1-3a        Camp, summer
3-1-4a        Campgrounds
3-1-5a        Cemeteries
3-1-6a        Country clubs
3-1-7a        Golf courses (except driving ranges and miniature courses)
3-1-8a        Hunting clubs
3-1-9a        Lodges, fraternal
3-1-10a    Sawmills, permanent
3-1-11a    Private airstrips
3-1-12a    Cabin                                           O2009-05
3-1-13a    Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.    O2009-12
3-1-14a    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.    O2009-12
3-1-b    Uses – Permitted by Special Use Permit only.
3-1-1b        Sawmills, temporary
3-1-2b        Location signs, up to fifteen (15) square feet in total area

3-1-a    Uses – Permitted by Special Use Permit only

3-1-1a    Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.    O2009-12
3-1-2a    Borrow pit
3-1-3a    Cabin    O2009-05
3-1-4a    Camp, day
3-1-5a    Camp, summer
3-1-6a    Campgrounds
3-1-7a    Cemeteries
3-1-8a    Country clubs
3-1-9a    Golf courses (except driving ranges and miniature courses)
3-1-10a    Hunting clubs
3-1-11a    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine    O2009-12
3-1-12a    Location signs, up to fifteen (15) square feet in total area
3-1-13a    Lodges, fraternal
3-1-14a    Private airstrips
3-1-15a    Sawmills, permanent
3-1-16a    Sawmills, temporary
3-1-17a    Reserved for future use
3-1-18a    Reserved for future use
3-1-19a    Reserved for future use
3-1-20a    Reserved for future use

ARTICLE 4 – AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT A-1
4-1-a    Uses – Permitted by Conditional Use Permit only.
4-1-1a        Banquet hall
4-1-1a(1)    Borrow pit
4-1-2a        Camp, day
4-1-3a        Camp, summer
4-1-4a        Campgrounds
4-1-5a        Cemeteries
4-1-5a(1)    Conference center
4-1-6a        Labor camp facilities
4-1-7a        Landfill, sanitary
4-1-8a        Mobile home parks
4-1-9a        Motels, hotels
4-1-10a     Quarrying, borrow pits
4-1-11a     Restaurants
4-1-12a     Sawmills, permanent
4-1-13a     Private airstrip
4-1-14a     Automobile graveyards, class C
4-1-15a     Natural resource extractions
4-1-16a     Multifamily dwellings
4-1-17a     Fraternal lodges and community buildings
4-1-18a     Commercial sale of agricultural equipment
4-1-19a     Outdoor firing range in conjunction with the County noise control ordinance
4-1-20a     Offices, professional, and services
4-1-21a     Golf Courses
4-1-22a     Vegetative rubbish recycling facility
4-1-23a    Wood yard                                           O2008-10
4-1-24a    Cabin                                           O2009-05
4-1-25a    Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.    O2009-12

4-1-26a    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.    O2009-12
4-1-27a    Corporate Training Center    (Res. 05/11/04)
4-1-b    Uses – Permitted by a Special Use Permit only.
4-1-1b        Antique, craft, or gift shops
4-1-2b        Blacksmith shop
4-1-3b        Dairy plant
4-1-4b        Garage, public
4-1-5b        Retail store, neighborhood
4-1-6b        Reserved
4-1-7b        Sawmill, temporary
4-1-8b        Veterinary hospital
4-1-9b        Reserved
4-1-10b     Open storage area with or without gates
4-1-11b     Location signs, up to twenty-five (25) square feet in total area
4-1-12b     Sale of new and/or used cars
4-1-14b     Race track
(Res. of 8-8-89; Res. of 9-11-90; Res. of 9-14-93; Res. of 2-14-95; Res. of 6-18-99)
4-1-15b    Farm winery permanent remote retail establishment

4-1-a    Uses – Permitted by Special Use Permit only.
4-1-1a    Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these
regulations.        O2009-12
4-1-2a    Antique, craft, or gift shops
4-1-3a    Automobile graveyards, class C
4-1-4a        Banquet hall
4-1-5a    Blacksmith shop
4-1-6a        Borrow pit
4-1-7a    Cabin                                        O2009-05
4-1-8a        Camp, day
4-1-9a        Camp, summer
4-1-10a    Campgrounds
4-1-11a    Cemeteries
4-1-12a    Commercial sale of agricultural equipment
4-1-13a    Conference center
4-1-14a    Corporate Training Center    (Res. 05/11/04)
4-1-15a    Dairy plant
4-1-16a    Farm winery permanent remote retail establishment
4-1-17a    Fraternal lodges and community buildings
4-1-18a    Garage, public
4-1-19a    Golf Courses
4-1-20a    Labor camp facilities
4-1-21a    Landfill, sanitary
4-1-22a    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.    O2009-12
4-1-23a    Location signs, up to twenty-five (25) square feet in total area
4-1-24a    Mobile home parks
4-1-25a    Motels, hotels
4-1-26a    Multifamily dwellings
4-1-27a    Natural resource extractions
4-1-28a    Offices, professional, and services
4-1-29a    Open storage area with or without gates
4-1-30a    Outdoor firing range in conjunction with the County noise control ordinance
4-1-31a    Private airstrip
4-1-32a    Quarrying
4-1-33a    Race track
(Res. of 8-8-89; Res. of 9-11-90; Res. of 9-14-93; Res. of 2-14-95; Res. of 6-18-99)
4-1-34a    Restaurants
4-1-35a    Retail store, neighborhood
4-1-36a    Sale of new and/or used cars
4-1-37a    Sawmills, permanent
4-1-38a    Sawmill, temporary
4-1-39a    Vegetative rubbish recycling facility
4-1-40a    Veterinary hospital
4-1-41a    Wood yard                                O2008-10
4-1-42a    Reserved for future use
4-1-43a    Reserved for future use
4-1-44a    Reserved for future use
4-1-45a    Reserved for future use

4-9    Oil and gas exploration and extraction.
The Board of Supervisors may authorize the issuance of a conditional Special Use Permit for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas provided the Board of Supervisors determines that natural resource exploration and extraction are appropriate in the area in which the activity is to be located.  In addition to the guidelines and standards concerning compatibility with existing uses in the neighborhood of the activity as set forth in Section 12-3-6 of this ordinance, the Board of Supervisors shall determine that the proposed activity will not constitute a significant threat to the environment.  In order to insure that the proposed activity will be carried out in a manner which will minimize any environmental impact, the applicant shall have prepared an Environmental Management Plan.  This plan, to be prepared at the applicant’s expense, shall address, at a minimum, the following areas:

4-10    Multifamily dwellings.
The Board of Supervisors may authorize the issuance of a conditional Special Use Permit for multifamily housing units of up to six (6) units and not more than two (2) stories, provided that the gross density is not greater than one (1) unit per acre for the first four (4) units and one-half acre for units thereafter up to six (6) units.  Multifamily buildings shall be located seventy-five (75) feet or more from any street or highway right-of-way which is fifty (50) feet or greater in width or one hundred (100) feet or more from the centerline of any street less than fifty (50) feet in width.  The minimum frontage shall be two hundred fifty (250) feet along a road built to County or State standards.

ARTICLE 5.  RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-1
5-1-a    Uses – Permitted by Conditional Use Permit only.
5-1-1a        Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.
O2009-12
5-1-1b    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.    O2009-12
5-1-b    Uses – Permitted by Special Use Permit only.
5-1-1b    Double-wide mobile home mounted on a permanent concrete or block foundation

5-1-a    Uses – Permitted by Special Use Permit only.
5-1-1a    Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these
regulations.    O2009-12
5-1-2a    Double-wide mobile home mounted on a permanent concrete or block foundation
5-1-3a    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.    O2009-12

ARTICLE 6.  RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-2
6-1-a    Uses – Permitted by Conditional Use Permit Only
6-1-1a        Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.                                                                                                      O2009-12
6-1-2a        Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.                                            O2009-12

6-1-a    Uses – Permitted by Conditional Special Use Permit Only

6-1-1a        Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.                                                                                                     O2009-12
6-1-2a        Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.                                      O2009-12
ARTICLE 8.  BUSINESS DISTRICT B-1
8-1-a    Uses—Permitted by Conditional Use Permit only.
8-1-1a    Borrow pit
8-1-2a     Hospitals, special care
8-1-3a    Commercial amusement parks, theaters, commercial assembly halls, public billiard parlors and pool rooms, bowling alleys, dance halls and similar forms of public amusement
8-1-4a    Fraternal lodges and community buildings
8-1-5a    Single family dwelling units, two family dwelling units, and multi-family dwelling units
8-1-6a    Group homes
8-1-7a    Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.                                      O2009-12
8-1-8a    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.                      O2009-12
8-1-b    Uses—Permitted by Special Use Permit only.
8-1-1b    General advertising signs.
8-1-2b    Farm winery permanent remote retail establishment
8-1-a    Uses—Permitted by Conditional Special Use Permit only.
8-1-1a    Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.                                      O2009-12
8-1-2a    Borrow pit
8-1-3a    Commercial amusement parks, theaters, commercial assembly halls, public billiard parlors and pool rooms, bowling alleys, dance halls and similar forms of public amusement
8-1-4b    Farm winery permanent remote retail establishment
8-1-5a    Fraternal lodges and community buildings
8-1-6b    General advertising signs.
8-1-7a    Group homes
8-1-8a     Hospitals, special care
8-1-9a    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.                  O2009-12
8-1-10a    Single family dwelling units, two family dwelling units, and multi-family dwelling units
8-1-11a    Reserved for future use.
8-1-12a    Reserved for future use.
8-1-13a    Reserved for future use.

ARTICLE 8A.  BUSINESS DISTRICT B-2
8A-1-a Uses—Permitted by Special Use Permit only.
8A-1-1a    Restaurants
8A-1-2a    Retail sales (structure to be limited to four thousand (4,000) square feet or less).
8A-1-3a    Gasoline filling stations and/or the servicing and minor repairs of motor vehicles in an enclosed structure
8A-1-4a    Personal and professional services
8A-1-b    Uses – Permitted by Conditional Use Permit Only
8A-1-1b    Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.           O2009-12
8A-1-2b    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.           O2009-12

8A-1-a Uses—Permitted by Special Use Permit only.

8A-1-1a    Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.                                                O2009-12
8A-1-2a    Gasoline filling stations and/or the servicing and minor repairs of motor vehicles in an enclosed structure
8A-1-3a    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.           O2009-12
8A-1-4a    Offices, professional, and services
8A-1-5a    Restaurants
8A-1-6a    Retail sales (structure to be limited to four thousand (4,000) square feet or less).
8A-1-7a    Reserved for future use.
8A-1-8a    Reserved for future use.
8A-1-9a    Reserved for future use.

ARTICLE 8B.  SERVICE ENTERPRISE DISTRICT SE-1
8B-1-a  Uses—Permitted by Special Use Permit only.
8B-1-1a    Amusement park, theater, bowling alleys, dance halls, and similar forms of public amusement
8B-1-2a    Convenience store
8B-1-3a    Gasoline filling stations and/or servicing and minor repair of motor vehicles in an enclosed structure
8B-1-4a    Any hotel and motel
8B-1-5a    Wayside stands
8B-1-6a    Blacksmith shop     (Res. of 9-11-90)
8B-1-7a    Multi-family dwelling
8B-1-8a    Farm winery permanent remote retail establishment

8B-1-b  Uses – Permitted by Conditional Use Permit Only
8B-1-1b    Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.    O2009-12
8B-1-2b    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.    O2009-12

8B-1-a  Uses—Permitted by Special Use Permit only.
8B-1-1a    Additional small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.    O2009-12
8B-1-2a    Amusement park, theater, bowling alleys, dance halls, and similar forms of public amusement
8B-1-3a    Blacksmith shops                            (Res. of 9-11-90)
8B-1-4a    Convenience store
8B-1-5a    Farm winery permanent remote retail establishment
8B-1-6a    Gasoline filling stations and/or servicing and minor repair of motor vehicles in an enclosed structure
8B-1-7a    Hotel and motel
8B-1-8a    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.    O2009-12
8B-1-9a    Multi-family dwelling
8B-1-10a    Wayside stands
8B-1-11a    Reserved for future use.
8B-1-12a    Reserved for future use.
8B-1-13a    Reserved for future use.

ARTICLE 9.  INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT M-2
9-1-a    Uses—Permitted by Conditional Use Permit only.
9-1-1a    Abattoir
9-1-2a    Airport
9-1-3a    Borrow Pit
9-1-4a    Food or meat packing or processing plant
9-1-5a    Quarrying
9-1-6a    Automobile graveyard, class C
9-1-7a    Public and/or private penal, detention facilities
9-1-8a    Small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.
O2009-12
9-1-9a    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.    O2009-12
9-1-b    Uses—Permitted by Special Use Permit only.
9-1-1b    General advertising signs
9-1-2b    Restaurant

9-1-a    Uses—Permitted by Special Use Permit only.
9-1-1a    Abattoir
9-1-2a    Airport
9-1-3a    Automobile graveyard, class C
9-1-4a    Borrow Pit
9-1-5a    Food or meat packing or processing plant
9-1-6a    General advertising signs
9-1-7a    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.        O2009-12
9-1-8a    Public and/or private penal, detention facilities
9-1-9a    Quarrying
9-1-10a    Restaurant
9-1-11a    Small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.                                                O2009-12
9-1-12a    Reserved for future use.
9-1-13a    Reserved for future use.
9-1-14a    Reserved for future use.
9-1-15a    Reserved for future use.

ARTICLE 12.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
12-8    Permanent mobile home parks.
The location of mobile home parks shall require in addition to the zoning permit and certificate of occupancy a Conditional Special Use Permit issued by the governing body.  Owners and/or operators of such parks shall comply with the building code adopted by the State of Virginia.
12-10    Temporary mobile home parks.
Conditional Special Use Permits for temporary mobile home parks may be issued by the governing body subject to the following conditions:
12-10-6    Bond.  The governing body, in granting such a Conditional Special Use Permit, shall require the posting of a bond to assure that the temporary trailer court will be removed and the site left in good order at the expiration of the permit.

ARTICLE 18.  LIMITED INDUSTRIAL M-1
18-3    Uses—Permitted by Conditional Use Permit only.
The following uses should be permitted as conditional use permit in Limited Industrial Districts:

18-3-1    Any use requiring outside storage or displays.
18-3-2    Any television antennas, radio antennas, microwave towers, and other public communication facilities which exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
18-3-3    Heliports, helistops, provided that such facilities meet all federal, state and local regulations and are located at least one-half (1/2) mile from any residential district or use.
18-3-4    Automobile service stations.
18-3-5    Motels.
18-3-6    Retail drug and food stores, wearing apparel shops, banks, barber shops, beauty shops, hardware stores, printing shops for paper goods and newspapers, professional offices, personal and professional services.
18-3-7    Small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.
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18-3-8    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.                      O2009-12

18-3    Uses—Permitted by Conditional Special Use Permit only.
The following uses should be permitted as conditional Special Use Permit in Limited Industrial Districts:
18-3-1    Any use requiring outside storage or displays.
18-3-2    Any television antennas, radio antennas, microwave towers, and other public communication facilities which exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
18-3-3    Automobile service stations.
18-3-4    Heliports, helistops, provided that such facilities meet all federal, state and local regulations and are located at least one-half (1/2) mile from any residential district or use.
18-3-5    Lattice structure used to support a wind turbine.            O2009-12
18-3-6    Motels.
18-3-7    Retail drug and food stores, wearing apparel shops, banks, barber shops, beauty shops, hardware stores, printing shops for paper goods and newspapers, professional offices, personal and professional services.
18-3-8    Small wind energy system(s), per requirements in Article 22 of these regulations.
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18-3-9    Reserved for future use.
18-3-10    Reserved for future use.
18-3-11    Reserved for future use.

ARTICLE 22.  SMALL WIND ENERGY ORDINANCE
22-4    Permitted Use
A small wind energy system shall be permitted in all zoning districts, subject to certain requirements as set forth below:
(1)  Number of small wind energy systems permitted by right:
(a) Parcels less than one acre in size – one (1) building-mounted small wind energy system.
(b) Parcels one (1) acre or greater in size – one (1) permitted.  Conditional Special Use Permit required for additional system(s).

Motion made by Commissioner:  Linda Russell
APPROVED:
Motion seconded by Commissioner:    Michael Tapager
ATTEST:
Secretary – Planning Commission
Motion Passed:  6-0                    DATE:  July 28, 2010