Land use and dimensional regulations.
The following resource protection provisions shall apply to all alternative or renewable energy systems:
(1) The landowner shall provide documentation of the land and airspace on his property, which must remain open to assure adequate solar access, water, and/or wind to the renewable energy system. All such documentation shall be considered as part of the permit application or special exception application.
(2) As part of the permit application, the landowner shall notify the Zoning Officer that the alternative or renewable resource system has been installed. The landowner shall also provide the Zoning Officer with any other permits that have been obtained from agencies with jurisdiction in order to locate the alternative or renewable energy resource system on the property.
The following provisions shall apply to noise, shadow flickering, and/or interference involving alternative and/or emerging energy systems:
(1) Audible sound from any alternative and/or emerging energy facility shall not exceed 55 dBA, as measured at the applicant's property line. Middletown Township has the right to inspect, measure, and record sound levels at the applicant's expense.
(2) The applicant shall not disrupt radio, telephone, television, or similar communication signals and shall mitigate any harm caused by the alternative and/or emerging energy system.
