Sample Zoning for Wind Energy Systems 2020

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October 11, 2020 - Author: Mary Reilly and Brad Neumann

This publication presents a zoning ordinance sample amendment for utility scale wind energy systems and smaller wind electric generation systems for an individual business or home. There are earlier versions of this document. They should not be used. There are significant and important updates and changes to this version. Do not use a version dated prior to November 2017. 

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