documentation from DCR , Seymour Johnson AFB or the state for approval of future wind energy facilities .
Town of Manteo Zoning Ordinance Section 12‐8.1 establishes regulations for wind energy facilities in the Town of Manteo Zoning Ordinance . The application to construct a wind energy facility requires a certification of compliance with applicable local , state , and federal regulations . There is no required coordination regarding military compatibility with DCR or Seymour Johnson AFB .
• The Wind Energy Facility Ordinances for H Counties do not establish maximum allow of the airspace used for military training .
• The Tyrrell County Wind Energy Facilities O of wind energy facilities that if located wit southern portion of the county could pose training .
Town of Southern Shores Section 36‐176 of the Town of Southern Shores Zoning Ordinance establishes regulations for wind energy facilities . Wind turbine structures are limited to a maximum height of 45 feet . The ordinance does not require any coordination or documentation from DCR , Seymour Johnson AFB or the state for approval of future wind energy facilities .
Findings
• Dare , Hyde , Tyrrell and Washington counties and the towns of Duck , Kill Devil Hills , Kitty Hawk , Nags Head , Manteo , and Southern Shores are the only jurisdictions in the Study Area that regulate the establishment of wind energy facilities ; however , this regulation does not involve notification or coordination with Seymour Johnson AFB , DCR , or any other military installation .
• The Dare County zoning ordinance allows for a maximum height of 600 feet , which may be excessive to reap the benefits of wind energy generation for this area .
• Each of the jurisdictions ’ wind energy facilities ordinances were established and adopted prior to the 2013 state law , which means these regulations are not necessarily reflective of new military compatibility guidelines .
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