Wind energy overlay & setbacks
Current understanding
The WECS overlay district, setback and noise rules, and amendments.
Evidence log
- 2010-06-23 — On-Site WECS’ All Dristricts: cross-connection with on-site-wecs: On-site accessory WECS are governed by a separate 2010 countywide standard applicable in every district, distinct from the utility-scale wind overlay’s setback and district regime. (novelty: 3)
- 2015-11-17 — Wind Energy Ordinance: Wind Energy Ordinance (adopted) — creates the Wind Energy Facility Overlay District and sets site-plan, setback, noise, and related standards governing turbine siting countywide. (novelty: 5)
- 2009-05-15 — 2005 Master Plan Amendment: 2005 Master Plan Amendment established the policy basis for the commercial wind overlay by designating specific areas as suitable for commercial WECS while preserving prime farmland (plan-report). (novelty: 4)