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1. map and describe within a one thousand foot radius (1,000') of the proposed WECS the topography, existing residences and location of their windows, locations of other structures, wind speeds and directions, existing vegetation and roadways. The model shall represent the most probable scenarios of wind constancy, sunshine constancy, and wind directions and speed. 2. calculate the locations of shadow flicker caused by the proposed project and the expected duration of the flicker at these locations, and calculate the total number of hours per year of flicker at all locations. 3. identify problem areas where shadow flicker will interfere with existing or future residences and roadways and describe proposed mitigation measures, including, but not limited to, a change in site selections of the WECS, a change in the operation of the WECS, or grading or landscaping mitigation measures. c. Written documentation from the U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service or applicable government agency, documenting that the proposed site will not interfere with migratory bird patterns. d. Before the issuance of a building permit, the following supplemental information shall be submitted: 1. Affirmation that the proposed WECS will comply with any applicable regulations administered by the Federal Aviation Administration, and 2. A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer which demonstrates the compliance of the WECS with the aforementioned structUral and electrical (but not radio frequency) standards. a. Electrical standards are set by State Statue/Law and inspected by the State Electrical Inspector. 3. Certificate of insurance for the WECS. 9.17.19 Conditional Use Permit Required. Except as otherwise provided for in this Section of the Code, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct in place, place or re-erect, or replace any WECS without first making application to the City Council and securing a conditional use permit therefore as hereinafter provided. Routine maintenance of the WECS and related structures shall not require the issuance of a conditional use permit. 9.17.20 Violations. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. . 9.17.21 Existing WECS. Any WECS in existence as of the effective date of this Ordinance, which do not conform to or comply with this Section of the Code are subject to the following provlslons: