§ 17.18.070. Environmental standards.

A.

Wetlands. Commercial wind energy conversion facilities shall be located in a manner consistent with all applicable local and state wetlands regulations.

B.

Land Clearing/Open Space. Wind energy conversion facilities shall be designed to minimize land clearing and fragmentation of open space areas, and shall avoid permanently protected open space when feasible. Wind turbines should be sited to make use of previously developed areas wherever possible. Wetland buffer areas may be used for the purposes of providing a clear area.

C.

Stormwater. Stormwater run-off and erosion control shall be managed in a manner consistent with all applicable state and local regulations.

D.

Noise. The commercial wind energy conversion facility and associated equipment shall conform to Massachusetts noise regulations (310 CMR 7.10) and the provisions of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere, Title 9, Chapter 9.08. An analysis, prepared by a qualified acoustical engineer, shall be required by the special permit applicant to demonstrate compliance with these noise standards.

E.

Shadowing/Flicker. Wind energy conversion facilities shall be sited in a manner that does not result in significant shadowing or flicker impacts. The proponent has the burden of proving that this effect does not have significant adverse impact on neighboring or adjacent uses either through siting or mitigation.

F.

Safety Standards. No hazardous materials or waste shall be discharged on the site of any commercial wind energy facility. If any hazardous materials or wastes are to be used on site, unless contained within the wind turbine itself, there shall be provisions for full containment of such materials or waste. An enclosed containment area, designed to contain at least one hundred ten percent of the volume of the hazardous materials or waste stored or used on the site may be required to meet this requirement. The wind turbine shall also be designed to prevent unauthorized access.

(C.O. 09-139, § 1, 9-21-2009)