§ 17.18.090. Monitoring and maintenance.

A.

The applicant shall maintain the wind energy conversion facility in good condition. Such maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, painting, structural integrity of the foundation and support structure and security barrier (if applicable), and maintenance of the buffer areas and landscaping. Site access shall be maintained to a level acceptable to the fire chief. The project owner shall be responsible for the cost of maintaining the wind energy conversion facility and access road, unless accepted as a public way, and the cost of repairing any damage occurring as a result of operation and construction.

B.

The applicant shall notify the city council of the wind energy conversion facility becoming operational; thereafter the applicant shall submit to the city at annual intervals, a report detailing operating data for the facility, including but not limited to days of operation, energy production, and certification of compliance with noise standards; such measurements shall be signed by an acoustical engineer stating that the noise measurements are accurate and meeting the noise Standards sub-section of this chapter.

C.

Notice shall be provided to the city of any change in ownership of the facility or discontinued operation for more than a two-week period.

(C.O. 09-139, § 1, 9-21-2009)