(a) A small wind energy system must be set back at least 1.0 times the maximum blade tip height from any nonparticipating property line, nonparticipating residence, occupied community building or overhead communication and electrical transmission line, not including utility service lines to individual houses or outbuildings.

(b) The owner of an adjacent nonparticipating residence or adjacent occupied community building may waive the required setback distance. [Code 12.18.2-16.]