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Wind Farm Zoning Change
A controversial zoning change for wind farms has gone through in Stephenson County, but a lawsuit may not be far behind.
In a 12 to 9 vote, the full county board has changed wind turbines from industrial to agricultural zoning, thereby reversing the zoning board's decision from last week.
Neighbors say the board's decision Wednesday night strips them of their first amendment rights. The zoning change means wind companies no longer have to apply for a special use permit and therefor neighbors will no longer have a chance to voice their concerns at a public hearing before a new wind farm is built.
July 12, 2007
by Alice Barr
in WIFR
A controversial zoning change for wind farms has gone through in Stephenson County, but a lawsuit may not be far behind.
In a 12 to 9 vote, the full county board has changed wind turbines from industrial to agricultural zoning, thereby reversing the zoning board's decision from last week.
Neighbors say the board's decision Wednesday night strips them of their first amendment rights. The zoning change means wind companies no longer have to apply for a special use permit and therefor neighbors will no longer have a chance to voice their concerns at a public hearing before a new wind... [continue via Web link]
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