HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-16 Planning Board Supplemental Materials (91)Article __XX____. Amend North Andover Zoning Bylaw – Section 8.11 Interim Regulations Wind Facilities. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw,
by adding Section 8.11 Wind Facilities in order to allow time to make the appropriate amendments to the Zoning Bylaw to allow the use of Wind Facilities.
8.11.1 Purpose: Provide restrictions
that will allow the Town adequate time to consider whether to allow the construction and operation of on-site and utility-scale wind facilities and to provide standards for the placement,
design, construction, monitoring, modification and removal of wind facilities that address public safety, give consideration to impacts on scenic, natural and historic resources of the
town and provide adequate financial assurance for decommissioning, to the extent that such facilities are permitted under state laws and regulations, and if so, where and under what
conditions. This interim bylaw shall provide to the town the opportunity to study the potential impacts of wind facilities on adjacent uses and on general public health, safety and
welfare, and to develop zoning and other applicable regulations that appropriately address these considerations consistent with statewide regulations and permitting procedures.
8.11.2
Definition: This interim bylaw shall apply to all utility-scale, on-site wind facilities and small wind energy systems, proposed to be constructed after the expiration of this bylaw.
This bylaw shall also apply to building integrated wind systems and physical modifications to existing wind facilities that materially alter the type, configuration, location or size
of such facilities or other equipment.
8.11.3 Interim Restriction: Wind Energy Facilities shall not be permitted is any zoning district in the Town of North Andover so long as this
Section 8.11 is effective, as set forth in Section 8.11.4 below. Use variances shall be strictly prohibited.
8.11.4.Expiration: This section shall be effective for a period of (12)
twelve months beginning June 1, 2014, so that the Town of North Andover can enact superseding zoning regulations that set forth the allowed locations, dimensional, parking and other
requirements applicable to wind energy facilities.
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