(a) It shall be unlawful to construct, erect, install, alter, operate, or locate a wind energy conversion system in DeKalb County without first obtaining a permit from a local governing body of DeKalb County.
(b) The property upon which the wind energy conversion system is proposed to be located shall be appropriately zoned by the respective municipal council or county commission, if applicable.
(c) In the event a municipality elects to regulate wind energy conversion systems within the corporate limits of the municipality, the regulations of the municipality shall govern, provided that the regulations meet minimum standards established by the governing body of the county.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 26 - Zoning and Planning.
Part 1 - Wind Energy Conversion Systems.
Section 45-25-260 - Applicability.
Section 45-25-260.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-25-260.02 - Permit Required.
Section 45-25-260.03 - Adoption of Rules, Laws, or Ordinances.
Section 45-25-260.04 - Financial Assurances.
Section 45-25-260.05 - Certification, Safety, and Setback Requirements.
Section 45-25-260.06 - Abandonment and Removal of System or Tower.
Section 45-25-260.07 - Construction of Part.
Section 45-25-260.08 - Jurisdiction and Regulation of Public Service Commission.