(a) It shall be unlawful to construct, erect, install, alter, operate, or locate a wind energy conversion system in Etowah County without first obtaining a permit from a local governing body of Etowah 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.
Last modified: May 3, 2021