1. (1) Renewable energy production may be allowed where authorized in specified land use designations and consistent with the guidelines in sections (2) through (5) below.
   (2) Except as specified in section (3) below, production of electrical power, including, but not limited to wind and solar production, for commercial purposes is considered an industrial use and is prohibited.
   (3) Solar and wind power generation that is accessory to a primary structure or allowed use in the GMA is not considered an industrial use and may be permitted provided that the capacity for power generation is limited to the expected annual electrical power need of the structure or use. The generating equipment may serve only the parcel on which it is located, or an adjacent parcel in the same ownership and used in conjunction with the subject parcel. Sale of power back to the electrical grid is permitted, provided that it is an occasional event, not ongoing over the course of the year.
   (4) Equipment attached to an existing structure is an addition to the structure on which it is located.
   (5) Free-standing equipment is a new accessory structure.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 196.150, RCW 43.97.015, 16 USC § 544e(c) & 16 USC § 544f(l)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 196.150, RCW 43.97.015, 16 USC § 544e(c) & 16 USC § 544f(l)

History

CRGC 1-2022, adopt filed 03/02/2022, effective 05/01/2022