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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)

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Contributing findings

County Board ordinance adopted
Wind Energy Ordinance
17-nov-2015 novelty 5 per-area 5 introduces
County Board plan report
2005 Master Plan Amendment
15-may-2009 novelty 4 per-area 4 introduces

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