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other A county action that doesn't fit a standard category.

news report Press coverage of a county action — journalism, not the primary government record.

proposed A draft ordinance or amendment out for hearing or public comment — not yet adopted.

plan report A master plan, study, or official county report.

resolution A Board of Commissioners resolution (including moratoria).

budget adopted An adopted county budget or millage action.

ordinance adopted A county ordinance or zoning-ordinance amendment in force — binding county law.

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ordinance adopted County Board

Wind Energy Ordinance

This ordinance creates a Wind Energy Facility Overlay District and the site-plan, setback, noise, and related standards that govern where and how wind turbines may be built in Huron County.

Why it matters: A county ordinance or zoning-ordinance amendment in force — binding county law.

17-nov-2015

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ordinance adopted County Board

Zoning Ordinance of Huron County

Huron County's adopted zoning ordinance sets the district rules, permitted and special-approval uses, and bulk standards that govern what can be built where across the county.

ordinance adopted County Board

On-Site WECS' All Dristricts

Huron County allows small on-site wind turbines as accessory uses in every zoning district, subject to height, lot-area, setback, and noise standards adopted in 2010.

ordinance adopted County Board

Huron County Memorial Airport Zoning Ordinance

Sets height limits and land-use permit requirements around Huron County Memorial Airport to keep structures and activities from creating airport hazards.

budget adopted County Board

FY 2026 Budget

Huron County’s approved FY 2026 budget locks in General Fund and departmental revenues and spending for the coming fiscal year.

resolution County Board

Board Rules (4-14-2026)

The Huron County Board of Commissioners adopted amended internal operating rules (meetings, agendas, quorum, public notice) effective April 14, 2026.

plan report County Board

2005 Master Plan Amendment

The 2005 Master Plan Amendment adopted a dual policy of preserving prime farmland while designating specific areas of the county, via a zoning overlay, as suitable for commercial wind energy conversion facilities.

Coming up

Seat opportunity · 23-oct-2026 Write-in candidacy deadline — any Michigan office on the Nov 3 ballot

Election day · 03-nov-2026 General election — Huron County ballot

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