ZONING BYLAW - Town of Charlton

1. At all times the applicant shall maintain the small wind turbine and related equipment in
good working condition and perform regular maintenance in accordance with the
approved maintenance schedule. A record shall be kept of all maintenance performed,
and said record must be provided to the Zoning Enforcement Officer whenever requested
to verify maintenance.
2. Should the turbine fall into disrepair and/or experience a situation where it is producing
unusual noise or other emissions, the applicant shall have no more than 24 hours to
implement actions to correct the situation.
3. Failure to properly maintain the small wind turbine or correct other issues may result in
revocation of the site plan approval.
G. Removal Requirements
1. A small wind turbine that is not used for twelve (12) successive months shall be deemed
abandoned and shall be dismantled and removed from the property at the expense of the
small wind turbine owner. Removal of the system shall include the structure, foundation,
transmission equipment, fencing and other appurtenances. The site shall be re-vegetated
to prevent erosion.
2. The owner of the small wind turbine shall submit a letter to the Planning Board in
January of each year confirming the turbine is still in use and verifying compliance with
standards of the bylaw and the special permit that was granted.
H. Waiver Provisions
The Board may waive strict compliance with any provision of this bylaw if it deems it in the
public interest and determines that the intent of the bylaw has been maintained. Such waivers
must be referenced in the written site plan approval decision, including the reasons for them.
5.17 Village District Regulations
A. Landscaping
5.17.1.1 A landscaped buffer zone, of at least the width of the required setback, continuous
except for approved driveways, shall be established along any side of the lot with road frontage
to visually separate the building and its parking areas from the road. Trees shall be placed at
least three feet (3’) from the face of the curb, and at least two feet (2’) from the sidewalk.
5.17.1.2 A landscaped buffer zone along the side and rear of each lot, of at least the width of
the required side and rear setback, shall be provided where a proposed non-residential use abuts
a residential use.
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